2000 Ferrari

The 550 Maranello marked Ferrari's return to producing a front-V12 engine two-seat Berlinetta, as president Luca di Montezemelo wanted a more useable and driveable flagship model. Gone were the flat-12's of the 70's & 80's, Ferrari was going back to their roots of a super-GT. Unveiled to the public in July 1996 it quickly became yet another sales success, often referred to as the 'Daytona of the Nineties' and remains as desirable. The 550 is a ‘modern classic’ GT that is powerful, elegant and comfortable, and exemplifies the best of Maranello as its name suggests.

Powering the 550 is the F133A, a 48 valve quad-cam V12 producing 485hp and 419 lb/ft torque. A variable length intake optimizes power across the rev-range offering a very refined driving experience with . The handling is really a standout, hydraulically assisted steering is dictated by road speed so the feel and texture through the wheel is quality. Featuring a transaxle layout the all sycromesh 6-speed gearbox offers a tractable and smooth delivery of power. Ferrari got things right with the 550 lapping the famed Fiorano test circuit 3 seconds quicker than the 512M it replaced. In 1998, a slightly modified 550 set three world speed records at the Transportation Research Centre in Ohio. The near perfect 50/50 weight distribution and reliability also set it up well for endurance racing, with the 550 Maranello Prodrive winning the LMGT2 class at Le Mans in 2004.

Chassis 121070

1 of 457 UK RHD

Delivered March 2000 by JCT600, specified in Tour de France Blu over two-tone Sabbia/Blue Scuro hide and blue carpets. Well optioned with Daytona seats, quilted parcel shelf, quilted headlining and Speedline multi-piece modular wheels. Research indicates 1 of 72 in Tdf Blu.

Service history:

2001- Maranello @7,682 miles

2002- Maranello @16,005 miles

2006- Maranello +belts @22,364 miles

2007- Maranello @27,612 miles

2007- Grimaldi (clutch) @29,459 miles

2008- Maranello @32,525 miles

2008- Grimaldi (belts) @35,863 miles

2009- Maranello @37,606 miles

2010- Autofficina @39,851 miles

2014- Autofficina +belts @44,040 miles

2015- Autofficina @48,008 miles

2020- Foskers +belts @49,899 miles

2020- Foskers (clutch) @49,972 miles

2021- Foskers @50,001 miles

2023- Foskers @51,577 miles

2024- Foskers +belts @52,397 miles

2026- Foskers @53,312 miles