Ferrari 550 Maranello Marenello 1997
General description :
Only 7,660 Miles Since New
Front-Mounted 5.5L V12 Engine
Rosso Corsa Red With Tan Interior
Gated 6-Speed Manual Transmission
Serviced By Factory Ferrari Dealer Since New
LMC is very proud to offer for sale this 1997 Ferrari 550 Maranello
Ferrari has always had a reputation of building the ultimate grand-touring cars. As the first two passenger, front engine Ferrari since the much-revered Daytona, the 550 Maranello was an important car. Based on the 2+2 chassis of the outgoing 456, the 550 was positioned as Ferrari’s top of the line model, featuring a comfortable interior, nicely sized trunk, a front mounted 5.5L V12 engine and a rear mounted 6 speed manual transmission. The world’s press gathered at the Nürburgring to see the unveiling of the newest Ferrari grand tourer. Most did not believe that a front-engine V-12 could outperform a mid-engine sports car, but they were wrong. The 550 Maranello had the performance to match any mid-engine design with better comfort and luggage room.
Presented here is an excellent example, with all the eyeball appeal, performance and comfort one desires from such a Ferrari. Finished in what some say is the only colour a Ferrari should be seen Rosso Corsa Red, paired with the flawless Tan leather interior. Slide behind the wheel and twist the ignition key brings forth the unmistakable sound of a DOHC 48v 5.5L Ferrari V12 engine making 485hp at 7,000rpm. Falling perfectly into your hand is the chrome shift knob of the 6 speed transmission in the perfect gated pattern. Of course, it comes outfitted with all the features one would require from a grand touring coupe such as full climate control, traction/stability systems, power features, and a premium audio system. What makes a Ferrari special is the sound, performance and special overall experience that comes from piloting one of these incredible cars.
The 550 Maranello offered here is a well-documented, low-mileage example having covered only 7,660 miles on the odometer and was serviced at every mileage interval by the Ferrari dealership. This extremely well cared for 550 also comes with Ferrari car cover, battery tender, maintenance history/record and more; a fantastic addition for the collector and/or enthusiast.
http://www.legendarymotorcar.com/inventory/1997-ferrari-550-marenello-1842.aspx
1997 Ferrari 550 Maranello Marenello is listed sold on ClassicDigest in Halton Hills by Legendary Motorcar for Not priced.
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Car type : Car Make : Ferrari Model : 550 Maranello Model Version : Marenello Engine size : 0.0 Model Year : 1997 Location : Halton Hills
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About Ferrari
The first Ferrari road car was the 125 S introduced in 1947 and powered by a 1.5 L V12 engine, right? Well it's not quite that simple, Ferrari did in fact produce e Tipo 815, in 1940. Tipo 815 was designed by ex-Alfa Romeo engineers Alberto Massimino and Vittorio Bellentani and by Enrico Nardi under Enzo's company but legal issues with the former associate Alfa Romeo prevented Ferrari from launching the Ferrari marque at that point.
Enzo did produce a series of fine road cars in the 50's and 60's but they were merely to finance his true passion racing, wheather GT/Sports car or Grand Prix. The 50's saw the birth of Ferrari's most memorable cars, 250 GTB (tour de France) 250 Testa Rossa, 250 GT swb just to name a few.
Under the surface tension was growing though. In November 1961 long-time sales manager Girolamo Gardini made an ultimatum to Enzo: if tensions continued, he would leave the company. As a result, Gardini was ousted, as well as Scuderia Ferrari manager Romolo Tavoni, chief engineer Carlo Chiti, experimental sports car development chief Giotto Bizzarrini, and a number of others who stood by them.
Without Chiti and Bizzarrini the development of what was to become the most quintessential Ferrari and today the world's most expensive car, 250 GTO, was at a pivoting point. 250 GTO project was saved by a young engineer Mauro Forghieri and long-time racing bodyman Sergio Scaglietti who stepped in and took over the program with known results.
In addition to 250 GTO, Ferrari launced such master pieces as 250 LM, 250P, 275 GTB, 365 GTB/4 "Daytona" during the the 60's
By the late 60's Ferrari's prototypes' success came to a sudden halt by a new competitor, GT40. Ford turned to Lola to produce a Ferrari beating long distance racer after Enzo had cut the deal off with Henry Ford II making the latter absolutely boil with fury. The collaboration between Ford and Lola created the mighty Ford GT40 that gave Ferrari some heavy hits in Le Mans 24 to come.
By the end of the 60's FIAT purchased 50% of the company, starting a development that has led to a new mass-produced era of Ferraris.
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