1998 Ferrari 355 for sale

1998 sits inside the F355's six-year production window (1994 to 1999). A full F1 production year with the paddle-shift now offered across Berlinetta, GTS and Spider alongside the gated manual. Where a particular 1998 car sits inside that window — early-1998 build versus late-1998 build — can affect spec significantly, particularly in 1996 and 1997 when major mid-year changes happened.

Confirm build month against the chassis number on the build sheet rather than relying on first-registration year, which can lag actual factory build by months. A "1998 F355" in a listing is sometimes a late-1997 build first registered the following calendar year, particularly in markets where dealer stock turnover was slow.

On the live market the 1998 F355 sits within the broader spread of all F355 asking prices, with year being one factor among several. Transmission (manual vs F1), engine management (2.7 vs 5.2 Motronic), body style (Berlinetta vs GTS vs Spider) and condition typically explain more of the variation in price than build year alone.

That said, 1998 can interact with spec to produce meaningfully chased combinations — for example, an early-2.7 Motronic 1998 manual Berlinetta if 1998 falls inside the 1994–mid-1996 window, or a late-1999 Serie Fiorano Spider if 1998 is 1999. The live listings on this page reflect the actual 1998 market today.

Standard F355 buying checks apply on every 1998 car: cambelt and tensioner service status, current clutch wear (faster on F1 than manual), exhaust manifolds (early manifolds are a known weak point), and full documented service history. Provenance and paperwork matter at least as much as headline mileage.

Specific to 1998: confirm build date and engine-management spec on the build sheet, not just the listing copy. A 1998 car can be either 2.7 or 5.2 Motronic depending on build month in 1996, and either manual or F1 depending on build month from 1997 onwards. Get the spec confirmed by a specialist before committing.