Ferrari 550 1998 Maranello 2dr

This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Iconic Sale at Supercar Fest 2026 on Saturday the 16th of May, Sywell Aerodrome, Sywell, Northampton, NN6 0BN. , Firmly placed in Ferrari's history as one of its finest modernera grand tourers, the 550 Maranellos combination of elegant lines and legendary frontmounted 12cylinder engine ensured these cars had the potential to become instant classics.Following in the footsteps of, and sharing its DNA with, the 365 GTB/4 Daytona, the 550 Maranello is inevitably compared to its forebear. However, few frontengined Ferraris have justified that comparison quite like the 550. Styled by Pininfarina, as was its illustrious predecessor, the 550 Maranello adopted similarly classical proportions, with a long bonnet, compact cabin and truncated tail. Traditional Ferrari design cues include a bonnet air scoop and hot air outlets behind the front wheel arches, recalling the great Competizione Ferraris of the past, whilst the rear incorporates Ferraris characteristic twin circular lights.At the heart of any Ferrari lies its engine, and the 550 Maranellos 48valve, 5.5litre V12 produces 485bhp at 7,000rpm. The powertrain is housed within a tubular steel chassis clothed in aluminium bodywork, whilst allindependent suspension incorporates dualmode (normal/sport) damping, selectable by the driver and further complemented by speedsensitive powerassisted steering. The sixspeed manual gearbox works in harmony with a broad torque curve, delivering power in a refined yet engaging manner and the combination of excellent weight distribution, composed road manners and almost 200mph mean that the 550 Maranello is a truly accomplished Grand Tourer.On offer here is a UKsupplied, righthand drive example, classically finished in Rosso Corsa with a black leather interior, and indicating just 18,900 miles from new at the time of photography. First registered on 16th April 1998 to David Boland of Edinburgh via Glenvarigill Ferrari, the car was enjoyed by a further two keepers before being purchased by its current private owner in 2015.It's accompanied by its original tan leather book pack and a history file containing a selection of invoices showing maintenance over the years. It was most recently serviced by Supercar Rooms in 2023 at 18,814 miles, at which time the timing belts were replaced, with only a few miles since.Fresh to market and sensibly guided, this striking 550 represents an excellent opportunity for collectors and enthusiasts alike to acquire a lowmileage, frontengined V12 Ferrari with a manual gearboxan increasingly rare and highly desirable combinationin arguably the most soughtafter colour scheme.