Spectacular 1998 Ferrari 550 Maranello - A Garage Baby With Very Low Miles on 2040-cars
Beverly Hills, California, United States
Body Type:Coupe
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:5.5L 5474CC 334Cu. In. V12 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
Make: Ferrari
Model: 550 Maranello
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Trim: Base Coupe 2-Door
Options: Leather Seats, CD Player
Drive Type: RWD
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag
Mileage: 7,858
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Exterior Color: Black
Interior Color: Tan
Number of Cylinders: 12
This black beauty with tan leather Daytona seats has only 7,858 miles. It has been meticulously serviced at Ferrari of Newport Beach. All major service and belts have been done recently. It gets its exercise once a week and effortlessly works its way down Sunset Blvd. to Malibu Beach, over Mulholland Drive and up through the canyons. It always starts, fluids perfect and all temperatures are normal. The body is nice. No nicks or dents. No accidents. Interior is perfect; no leather shrinkage on the dash.
Although the 550s were under appreciated during the production years, it has proven to be extremely reliable and is now highly sought after for several reasons. It is essentially the last 12-cylinder Ferrari production car that was available with a gated manual six-speed transmission. The silky smooth engine and gearbox reminds us of the time when Ferraris were really fun to drive. That combination is what true Ferrari enthusiasts seek. The meshing of 48 valves, 12-cylinders, 4 exhausts and a six-speed transmission make it a fantastic car to drive. You get the real feeling of the road with it. Paddle shifts just don't get it! Uggh!
The maintenance on these cars is indeed low because not much goes wrong with them and the parts are relatively cheap. You rarely see a 550 at any of the Ferrari service centers; that's because not much goes wrong with a 12-cylinder manual shift combination.
Owners of low mileage 550s with the right color combination can look forward to good appreciation in the future. These cars have held their prices and are now on the uptick. The cars are rare so don't miss out.
For any additional questions, please contact Mark at 310-345-9419.
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