Old-school Ferrari vibes, manual gated shifter, 3.4L V8, and no tech — just pure driving! First full drop-top Ferrari since the Daytona.
Overview
SBX Cars is proud to offer for sale this 1994 Ferrari 348 Spider showing just 17,704 miles at the time of
this cataloging. Finished in Canna di Fucile Metallic over a Blu Connolly leather interior, it is offered by
Black Horse Garage in Bridgeport, Connecticut.
Introduced in 1989, the 348 was the last V8-powered Ferrari model developed under the direction of
the legend himself, Enzo Ferrari. Its design featured signature Pininfarina styling with elements like
distinctive side slats – inspired by Testarossa, a car that had become a “poster car” for sports car fans
around the globe in the 1980s. A few years into production, a convertible variant of the 348 debuted
and added open-air motoring to the already compelling long list of the 348’s credentials.
The 348 Spider is one of the last truly analog Ferraris. Available now is a car that has been inspected and
maintained from front to back, top to bottom by a renowned Italian sports car specialty facility in
Redondo Beach, California. An engine-out service in 2022 (just a few hundred miles ago) totaling over
$18,000 brought the maintenance up to date via work to the valve cover gaskets, clutch, air conditioning
system, drive belts, seals, filters, injectors and much more.
The car comes with service records, accessories and – most importantly – pride of ownership. It has
been loved by Ferrari enthusiasts since Day 1, and it is ready for a new steward.
Specifications & Options
Exterior
- Canna di Fucile Metallic finish
- Blue retractable soft top
- Pop-up headlights
- Fog lamps
- Power-adjustable side mirrors
- Side air intakes
- Pininfarina badges
- Louvered taillights
- Quad round exhaust tips
- 17-inch five-spoke alloy wheels
- Ferrari-logo center caps
- 215/50 front and 255/45 rear Michelin Sport tires
- Installed in 2022
Interior
- Blu Connolly leather upholstery
- Manual steering
- Power windows
- Power door locks
- Air conditioning
- Sony AM/FM cassette stereo with digital clock
- Veglia Borletti gauges
- 200-mph speedometer
- 10,000-rpm tachometer
- Oil pressure
- Coolant temperature
- Fuel level
Mechanical
- 3.4-liter Quad-Cam Tipo F119 DOHC V8
- Bosch Motronic engine management
- Dry sump lubrication
- Rated at 312 horsepower
- Rated at 229 lb-ft of torque
- Dogleg five-speed manual transaxle
- Limited-slip differential
- Tuned free-flowing exhaust system
- Four-wheel ventilated anti-lock disc brakes
- Ferrari-branded calipers
Service History
The included window sticker shows an original retail price of $121,900 and initial delivery to Grand Prix Motors, Ltd in Seattle, Washington.
A comprehensive engine-out service was performed by Fast Cars Ltd in Redondo Beach, California in 2022 spanning eight pages of receipts itemizing service items totaling $18,893 in expenditures. The work included the following:
- Replacement of the timing belts, clutch assembly, triple seals, drive belts, fuel filters, spark plugs, valve cover gasket and air conditioning receiver.
- The flywheel was resurfaced, the fuel injectors were cleaned, and the valve covers were painted. Records are available for review in the photo gallery.
Condition & Reports
The CARFAX report classifies this 348 as an accident-free, damage-free vehicle. The report begins in Seattle in 1999 and shows Washington-state ownership through 2022, followed by records in California, Arizona, and Connecticut.
The car is described by the selling dealer as “exceptionally clean,” as one would expect from a car with its low mileage and hyper-attentive care.
Included in the Sale
- Leather luggage set
- Original Ferrari car cover
- Schedoni leather tool kit
- Original owner’s manuals in original leather pouch
- Manufacturer’s literature
- Service records
- Original window sticker showing a listing price of $121,900 at Grand Prix Motors Ltd. Seattle
- Vinyl convertible boot
- Ferrari ear plugs
Summary
The Ferrari 348 acted as a bridge between the traditional V8-powered Ferraris of yesteryear and the newer generation – paying homage to Enzo Ferrari who designed it shortly before his passing. It offered a unique driving balance between performance and refinement, most notably through its direct, non-assisted feel. The Spider variant delivered all that and even more, thanks to its retractable top.
Available before you is an unmodified, fastidiously serviced, low-mileage 348 Spider that will delight the senses. From its rare exterior color to its Connolly leather interior to its long list of service items, it checks all the right boxes for even the most detail-oriented of Ferrari aficionados.
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Buyer's Premium
The Buyer’s Premium will be added to the final sale price and is payable directly to SBX Cars. Sales tax applicability will be determined by buyer's location.
- Buyer's premium: 5%
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