Ferrari

Used

F355

Usual

1997 Ferrari F355 Berlinetta – 6-Speed Manual – California Car Since New

Offered for sale is a 1997 Ferrari F355 Berlinetta, finished in the timeless Rosso Corsa over Beige leather, and equipped with the highly desirable 6-speed gated manual transmission. Delivered new by Ogner Motorcars on January 29, 1997, this example was first registered to an owner in Pacific Palisades, California. In April 2000, with just over 6,000 miles, it was acquired by its second owner, whose family has cared for it ever since.

This three-owner, California car retains a clean Carfax and clear title and comes complete with its original books, tool kit, factory flashlight, car cover, seat and steering wheel covers, and original window sticker.

Service & Condition

The car will be sold with a fresh major service, ensuring it is ready for its next caretaker. Its previous major service was performed in July 2019, at 13,840 miles, at which time Michelin Pilot Sport tires were also installed. Today, the odometer reads just under 15,600 miles.
• Exterior: The paint remains in excellent original condition, showing only minor wear consistent with careful use.
• Interior: The cabin presents beautifully, with no stickiness on the plastic trim—a common issue on these cars. The upper dash exhibits some shrinkage, a typical sign of age.
• Glass: All glass is original and in great shape.
• Engine Bay & Front Trunk: Both areas appear clean, original, and well-preserved.
• Driving Experience: The car runs and sounds as a proper, well-kept F355 should, delivering a visceral and engaging driving experience.

The Ferrari F355 Berlinetta – The Best Driving Variant

Among the various configurations of the F355—the Berlinetta (coupe), GTS (targa), and Spider (convertible)—the Berlinetta is widely regarded as the best driver’s car. With its closed structure providing superior rigidity, it delivers sharper handling, better chassis balance, and more predictable dynamics than the open-top variants.

Additionally, this example is equipped with the 6-speed gated manual transmission, which has become one of the most sought-after features in Ferrari’s modern classics. The F355’s 3.5L V8 engine, producing 375 horsepower at 8,250 rpm, was the first Ferrari V8 to feature a five-valve cylinder head, allowing it to rev freely and deliver an intoxicating sound—one of the finest ever from a naturally aspirated Ferrari.

The Rising Desirability of Manual F355s

In recent years, the F355 6-speed manual has become one of the most collectible modern Ferraris. As Ferrari transitioned to automated transmissions in the early 2000s, the gated manual became a thing of the past. Enthusiasts now recognize the F355 as one of the last great driver-focused Ferraris, with its mechanical purity, stunning Pininfarina design, and legendary sound.

This low-mileage, California-kept, 6-speed F355 Berlinetta represents a rare opportunity to acquire a well-preserved, highly original example of one of Ferrari’s greatest modern classics.

For more information or to schedule a viewing, please contact 
Armando Petretti at (310) 908-6200

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1997 Ferrari F355 For Sale

1997 Ferrari F355

$175,000

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