Lot 165 - 1991 Ferrari 348 TB
| Lot Number | 165 |
| Registration | A34 BTB |
| Chassis Number | ZFFKA36C000089323 |
| Engine Number | 26510 |
| Odometer reading | 58,343 miles |
| Result | Sold - £46,500 |
- Recent cambelt service by QV London
- Rare right hand drive UK example
- Comprehensive history file
The Ferrari 348 was a mid-engined, rear wheel drive V8 powered two-seater replacing the 328 in 1989 and continuing until 1995. Badged 348 TB for the coupé (Berlinetta) and 348 TS (Spider) for the targa versions, it features a naturally aspirated 3.4 litre version of the quad-cam, four valve per cylinder engine which was originally found in the 288GTO. As with its predecessors, the model number was derived from this configuration with the first two digits being the displacement and the third being the number of cylinders. The engine, which produced 300bhp, was mounted longitudinally and coupled to a transverse manual gearbox, similar to the Mondial T with which the 348 shared many components. The 'T' in the model name TB and TS refers to the transverse position of the gearbox. The 348 was equipped with a dry-sump oil system to prevent oil starvation at high speeds and during hard cornering.
This fabulous example of a manual right hand drive Ferrari 348 is presented in Rosso Corsa with Crema leather trim and boasts a low mileage of just 58,343. This example was supplied new by Maranello Ferrari, Egham in 1991 who then performed the first four services. The car has since been cared for by Greypaul Ferrari, Lancaster Ferrari in Colchester and JCT600 Ferrari. Inside there are no ‘sticky buttons’ and the car presents fabulously well with a full leather book pack and comprehensive history file containing invoices, previous MoT’s and details of ownership. QV London performed a cambelt service in April 2021 for Slades Garage in Penn where the vendor purchased the car but unfortunately due to a shoulder injury the vendor can no longer drive and so with a heavy heart he is forced to sell. Inspecting the car and the history file will lead any interested party to view this as a very well cared for car. Offered with a MoT test certificate valid until June 2022 and the current V5 Registration document, we strongly advise viewing to recognise what is an appreciating example of the great Italian car manufacturer.
Service History
28/11/1991 Maranello Ferrari 1,383 miles
17/03/1992 Maranello Ferrari 5,993 miles
24/03/1993 Maranello Ferrari 11,222 miles
15/04/1994 Maranello Ferrari 15,950 miles
19/07/1994 Lancaster Ferrari 16,324 miles (inc. cambelt)
13/07/1995 Lancaster Ferrari 18,788 miles
29/03/1996 Maranello Ferrari 19,383 miles (inc. cambelt)
23/07/1997 Greypaul Ferrari 21,518 miles
20/08/1998 Greypaul Ferrari 23,475 miles
13/04/1999 Greypaul Ferrari 24,280 miles (inc. cambelt)
16/05/2001 Keysport Ferrari 25,491 miles
20/05/2002 Keysport Ferrari 27,588 miles (inc. cambelt)
05/02/2003 Verdi Ferrari Specialist 28,505 miles
25/04/2004 Verdi Ferrari Specialist 32,120 miles (inc. cambelt)
13/04/2006 Greypaul Ferrari 36,396 miles (inc. cambelt)
17/04/2007 Lancaster Ferrari 38,740 miles
14/03/2008 Lancaster Ferrari 41,163 miles
23/01/2009 Lancaster Ferrari 43,335 miles (inc. cambelt)
22/05/2010 Lancaster Ferrari 45,575 miles
05/03/2014 Lancaster Ferrari 53,285 miles (inc. cambelt)
28/06/2017 JCT600 Ferrari 55,940 miles (inc. cambelt)
10/07/2018 JCT600 Ferrari 56,320 miles
01/03/2019 Migliore Cars 56,581 miles
03/06/2020 Paul Sanders Ferrari Specialist 56,942 miles
25/04/2021 Slades/QV London 57,000 miles (inc. cambelt)
Interested parties should note that this examples odometer reading is currently 00,1430. The clock was changed on 03/06/2020 by Paul Saunders Ferrari at 56,942 and is documented in the history file so the combined mileage is correct at 58,372.
Interested parties should satisfy themselves as to the description and condition of each Lot prior to the sale. Accordingly, buyers are on notice that each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ subject to the Terms and Conditions for the auction. All registration numbers, engine and chassis details are sourced from registration documents provided to Historics by the client or representative or HPI checks and buyers are to satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of these details. Buyers are advised to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out this service. Historics will not entertain disputes over descriptions.