1992 Ferrari 348 TB

• Originally supplied by Nigel Mansell Sports Cars in August 1992
• Coming from long-term ownership having formed part of a small collection in recent years
• A current recorded mileage of just under 43,000
• Accompanied by its original book pack retained and extensive history portfolio
• Entry-level Ferrari ownership for a most realistic outlay.

The Ferrari 348 Series marked a radical departure in the way Maranello constructed its cars, replacing as they did a chassis of traditional steel tubes with a much stiffer monocoque structure and a tubular rear subframe. Suspension remained independent, front and rear, with wishbones, springs, telescopic shocks, anti-roll bars and revised geometry. The ventilated disc brakes were much larger than those of its predecessor, the Ferrari 328, and used anti-lock technology. A midship-mounted V8 returned, but it was larger and more powerful displacing 3405cc, mounted longitudinally and mated to a transverse gearbox with the displacement accounting for the new car's Ferrari 348 designation. The suffix ‘TB’ was derived from the transverse gearbox and closed 'Berlinetta' body style. A higher compression ratio and updated fuel injection helped generate 300 horsepower, 30-40 more than the Ferrari 328, whilst a dry-sump oiling system gave the new Ferrari a lower centre of gravity. The 348 was the last design under the supervision of legendary chief stylist Leonardo Fioravanti, and a lot of the styling cues came from the Testarossa, particularly the side strakes, however, its forms were softer than those of the 328 but still curvaceous and with a longer wheelbase and wider track the interior had a bit more space.

Originally supplied by Nigel Mansell Sports Cars in August 1992, this particular right-hand drive 348 Transversale Berlinetta is finished in Rosso Corsa with Crema hide and has a current recorded mileage of 42,916. Having been in long-term ownership, some sixteen years, the Ferrari comes complete with a comprehensive service history and detailed service / ownership records as well as its original book pack within its tan hide cover. Presented in superb order throughout, this is one of just 130 right-hand drive, manual gearbox cars produced for the UK market adding desirability to this rare thoroughbred and with 348 values moving steadily in recent years, this superb example offers entry-level Ferrari ownership for a most realistic outlay.