Launched in 1989 the Ferrari 348 carried on the same recipe of its predecessors the 308 and 328. The 348 was launched using a 3.4-litre V8 and throughout its production life span, Ferrari kept iterating and improving on it’s “baby Testarossa”.

Available as a coupe, spider or targa roof equipped models, the 348 was a symbolic way into Ferrari ownership that these days offers extreme value for money. The example we have available is a very late, and very rare GTS, one of less than 140 produced. Finished in Rosso Corsa over a Crema interior, this right-hand-drive UK supplied GTS is not to be confused with the earlier, less desirable TS variant.

The exterior of this example presents extremely well, with just some light stone rash to the lower front valance. All four wheels are wrapped in Pirelli rubber and are also in great shape.

The later models like these offered owners increased reliability and more power, and the GTS with its targa-top allows the best of both worlds in hard top usability and top down fun. The V8 engine is mated to a gated-manual gearbox offering the driver a satisfying click-clack action.

Whilst you’re inside you’re treated to lashings of recently restored leather, re connolised not retrimmed, and deep pile carpet, a centrally mounted fuel level gauge and oil temperature gauge add to the experience, backlit by a very 90s orange hue. You’ll notice at this point that this GTS has covered just over 38,000 miles, and comes complete with an extensive service record, original book pack etc.

If you pop the engine cover, you’ll discover a clean and tidy bay with no leaks or damage, housing the later more reliable and desirable power plant. You’ll possibly also notice the air-conditioning system which is a wonderful additional feature to have come the summer months, which you’ll be set to enjoy stress free as the car will be supplied with a fresh Service and Full Cambelt Service at a Ferrari Specialist, included in the sale price.

The rare specification, and combination of extensive service records, inclusion of the all important cambelt service in the sale price means this could be the best way into modern-classic Ferrari ownership. This car is competitively priced as a GTS in today's market.

The extensive service record show;

Serviced 27.01.1995 @ 5,938 miles by Ferrari Lancaster

Serviced 23.11.1995 @ 9,370 miles by Ferrari Lancaster

Serviced 29.01.1996 @ 11,741 miles by Ferrari Lancaster

Serviced 24.03.1997 @ 14,107 miles by Specialist (cambelts replaced)

Serviced 15.07.1998 @ 18,543 miles by Specialist

Serviced 16.08.1999 @ 21,044 miles by Specialist

Serviced 08.09.2003 @ 26,239 miles by Specialist

Serviced 25.04.2005 @ 28,352 miles by Specialist

Serviced 10.05.2008 @ 30,282 miles by Specialist

Serviced 27.08.2009 @ 32,092 miles Specialist

New Battery 11.12.2009 Meridien Modena Ferrari

MOT and repairs 02.09.2010 @ 33,376 miles Ferrari specialist

Serviced 16.03.2012 @ 34,994 miles Ferrari Specialist

Repair alternator and battery 31.08.2013 @ 36,066 miles

Ferrari Specialist Replace alternator 29.07.2014 @ 36,177 miles Ferrari Specialist

MOT 05 May 2015 @ 36,192 miles

MOT 12 May 2016 @ 36,501 miles

MOT 24 May 2017 @ 36,824 miles

MOT 26 April 2018 @ 36,877 miles

Serviced 12.07.2019 @ 37,051 miles Specialist (cambelts replaced)

Serviced in 2021 by Ferrari specialist - 2024 - cam belt service to be carried out as part of the sale by a Ferrari Specialist

As with all our vehicles, a full digital folder is available on request containing more images, walk-around videos, and scans of the service history. The car can also be viewed by appointment at our West London showroom.