1993 FERRARI 348 TRANSVERSALE BERLINETTA Registration Numbe...

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£34,375

1993 FERRARI 348 TRANSVERSALE BERLINETTA

Registration Number: L796THC
Chassis Number: ZFFJA35B000096427
Recorded Mileage: 43,500 miles

European-delivered from new
Under 500 miles since recent cambelt service 
Original Ferrari wallet, manuals, service book and invoices

Launched in 1975, the Ferrari 308 and later 328 models were a grown up, nostalgic yet modern segue of the darling 246 Dino and and newly launched Boxer Flat 12 models which propelled Ferrari firmly into the 1970s. With starring roles in Magnum (1980) and Beverly Hills Cop (1987), these models captured the hearts and minds of enthusiasts worldwide.

So when the completely new “baby Testarossa” was launched at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 1989, it had two tough acts to follow. Yet the new 348 ran for 5 years, spawning various version including the race-orientated Challenge and Competizione models, and acted as the springboard for the launch of one Ferrari’s most prized products, the beautiful and highly capable F355 which took the brand into the new millennium. The new 348 was criticized for wayward handling and suspect build quality. However, during the life of the 348, the model underwent many modifications and alterations and gradually became a much improved car towards the end of its production run. 

This lovely Ferrari 348 TB (for Trasversale Berlinetta), was supplied new on 9th June 1993 to its first German owner via Official Ferrari Dealer Autobecker Düsseldorf, finished in Rosso Corsa with a Black leather interior, and supplied with desirable factory air conditioning. 

In Germany the car was serviced by Lackmann Officina Ferrari as indicated in the Ferrari service book. Since its arrival into the UK in August 1998 the 348 has been serviced by leading Ferrari specialists Carrera Sport, Loxwoods, Kent High Performance Cars, Foskers, Rardley, and most recently Barkaways in September 2020. In addition to scheduled maintenance Barkaways undertook a cambelt change, brake flush, fitted a replacement steering boot and coolant pipes, and applied wax protection to the underside of the car. A bill for £5458.82 supports this work, in addition to one for the supply and fit of four new Pirelli P-Zero tyres.

The 348 is complete with its original Ferrari leather wallet, all manuals, service book, service invoices and older MoT certificates, also both keys. The car is believed to have had five private owners from new; two in Germany and three in the UK, with c.43,500 miles recorded in all (note: this total mileage includes 54,292 kilometres on its original KPH speedo, and the remainder on a genuine MPH speedo supplied by Maranello in 2004). 

Now offering excellent value for money in the market, the 348 is a capable, fun and fast classic car with a look and style which has very much found its feet in the classic car market. This well maintained example is a very accessible way to enjoy Ferrari ownership. The 348 will be supplied with a UK V5 document and valid MoT certificate to April 2022.