The 348 GT Competizione is the rarest of all the contemporary ‘Special Series’ V8 Ferraris ever produced, with a total production run of only 50 cars worldwide, of which only 8 were UK right-hand drive examples.

This homologation special was the start to all the subsequent lightweight V8 models to follow, such as the 360 Challenge Stradale, 430 Scuderia, 458 Speciale and 488 Pista. Due to such low production numbers, the 348 GT Competizione is the most exclusive of all the homologation models Ferrari have made.

The main focus when producing the 348 GT Competizione was its lighter weight. Ferrari managed to shave 90kg off the standard 348 GTB with the Competiziones fitment of kevlar weaved carbon fibre racing seats to a similar style of an F40, carbon fibre doors, side sills, front and rear bumpers and Scuderia wing shields as per the F40. The car was also fitted with a racing style pedal assembly, 456 GT style gear knob, sports exhaust system, 18″ split-rim Speedline wheels and finally a steering wheel engraved with its limited-edition production number.

This example is car number 38 of 50 and has the added benefit of an incredible maintenance record from new. Having covered just 27,590 miles, it is exceptional throughout and is offered complete with all its original books, including the service/warranty supplement, leather pouch, spare keys, tool case and a dedicated history file which contains MOT’s from 1998 and many maintenance and service invoices.