Ferrari 348 GTB pre-production

Not simply a Ferrari 348 GTB, but a fascinating piece of Ferrari history. This car was already built in May 1993 and first registered on 2 August 1993, several months before Ferrari officially presented the 348 GTB and GTS to the public at the Frankfurt Motor Show in October 1993. In other words, its first owner was already driving a Ferrari with the technical and visual specifications of the later GTB before that version had even been officially unveiled. Remarkably, the car still discreetly carried the 348 TB badge on the rear. It is precisely this combination that makes this example so exceptional. Several details confirm that the car was already built to the new GTB specification: the more powerful F119H 3.4-litre V8 producing 320 hp, body-coloured bumpers and side sills, revised front grille, aluminium pedals and several updated interior and engine details. Yet certain original documents and badges still refer to the earlier 348 TB. This makes it a fascinating transitional Ferrari from a period when Maranello was clearly already one step ahead of what had officially been revealed to the public. The car was fully inspected by Ferrari during the preparation of its Red Book, and all components were confirmed as original to the car. Only 13,236 km and exceptionally original Its second major strength is its condition and originality. Finished in Rosso Corsa 300/12, this Ferrari has covered only 13,236 km from new. It was originally delivered in Germany and came to Belgium in 2014. At its Belgian inspection that year, the recorded mileage was just 12,557 km. The body still retains its original factory paint, while the black leather interior, underside, engine bay, suspension and mechanical components have all been exceptionally well preserved in original condition. The independent valuation report rates the chassis, bodywork, mechanical condition, interior and overall condition consistently as condition 1-. The original engine was also confirmed by its engine number. Behind the occupants sits the naturally aspirated 3,405 cc V8 producing 320 hp, combined with a five-speed manual gearbox and rear-wheel drive. Pure 1990s Ferrari: a low seating position, an open-gate manual gearbox, no turbochargers and a naturally aspirated V8 directly behind you. Only around 250 examples of the later 348 GTB were produced, compared with almost 2,900 examples of the original 348 TB. Even within that already limited production run, however, this very early car occupies a particularly special position. Ferrari 348 GTB – 1993 13,236 km Rosso Corsa / black leather 3.4 V8 – 320 hp 5-speed manual gearbox Original engine Original factory paint Originally delivered in Germany In Belgium since 2014 Independent valuation report available Built and delivered before the official presentation of the 348 GTB A Ferrari that is not only exceptionally original, but also represents a small and intriguing chapter in Maranello’s development history: a GTB before the world even knew the GTB existed. Q Classic Cars focust op kwaliteit van klassiekers. Met de grootste zorg zoeken we voor u steeds de wagens uit die in een uitzonderlijk originele conditie zijn en waar we 100% achter staan. Al onze wagen zijn te bezichten na afspraak of elke vrijdag van 14u tot 19u op volgende adres: Jefs Nijverheidsstraat 45 2570 Duffel - België We stallen onze wagens bij Jefs om al onze wagens steeds in een geconditioneerde ruimte te bewaren. The core value of Q Classic Cars is quality. We are always searching, buying and selling the best quality on the market for a particular model. We do love the originality of the factory when cars were new. All our cars can be viewed after appointment or every Friday between 14h and 19h at following address: Jefs Nijverheidsstraat 45 2570 Duffel - Belgium We store our cars at Jefs Classic cars to have our cars always in a conditioned room Qualité, c'est le mot le plus important pour Q Classic Cars. Nous cherchons toujours pour les voitures qui sont du meuilleur qualité. On adore l'originalité des voitures anciennes. C'est possible pour voir tous nous voitures après rendez-vous ou chaque vendredi à Jefs Nijverheidsstraat 45 2570 Duffel - Belgique We speak English // On parle français // We spreken Nederlands // Wir Sprechen Deutch