550 Maranello for £55k?

[MattOz]

If I had £55k to spend on a right hand drive Ferrari, is trying to get a 550 pushing my luck?

Car would ideally not be in red, but not too fussed. It should, of course, have FFSH. Argento/Bordeaux or Argento/Black would be preferable. Blue, whether Chiaro or Scuro is 2nd preferred colour on the list.

Extras such as red calipers, daytona seats, shields, 250GT parcel shelf etc are nice to haves, but not bothered if absent.

If anyone hears of one for sale at that price on the grapevine, please let me know. I can be reached via e-mail,

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Cheers
Matt

[MattOz]

Hi Guys,

Thanks for the info. I asked the question on behalf of my best mate. He's just sold his 355 and is looking to move up to a 550.

He's looked at one or two, and there are good examples, with provenance, available for sub-£60k if you search hard enough. Will post piccies once the search is over.

Thanks
Matt

[MattOz]

Update!

Found and bought one last week. 1998 R Reg in Silver with black. Fantastic condition. 11k miles with all annual services and belts done by main dealer.

Only thing that needed doing was new tyres all round (still on originals)and a damn good waxing!

He's very happy with it even though he paid more than he'd originally planned to!

Matt

[MattOz]

Cheeky Git! Lets just say it was more than £55k, but a similar amount less than £65k. A bargain, apparently!

Matt