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1994 Ferrari 348 Serie Speciale *Continuation*

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Rarer than a Republican midterm win!

We’ve talked a lot about the Serie Speciale on the blog lately, and as rare as they are, what’s actually rare — and misunderstood – are the final fifteen “Continuation” cars Ferrari produced for the 1994 model year. They’re so rare, in fact, this intrepid blogger had never even seen a picture of one until yesterday.

That’s right, one of the final 15 Serie Speciales just materialized on BaT and I’m here to nitpick it. The problem is, with this being the only one of the fifteen to ever be documented, I’m not entirely sure what’s correct.

I’ll point out what I see, including obvious flaws, but buyer beware with this beauty. I just don’t know what I’m supposed to be looking at. I will say this: it appears to be really clean.

Thoughts below the gallery.

VIN: ZFFRG36A1R0098734

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No chin spoiler.
Failing PPF
Missing tab
Intact tab.
SS badging.
Clean plastics.
Power seat belt is not fully retracted.
4 of 15!
Carpeted door cards, like a Spider.

My thoughts:

  • Should this car have a lip spoiler? If it’s just missing, there should be lots of mounting holes on the underside of the bumper. Ask for a pic.
  • Are the door cards correct? I imagine so, but it’s interesting to note they are Spider-spec unlike the earlier SSs.
  • Make sure the passive belts are working.
  • Is the metal shift knob correct, or was it replaced? I just don’t know.
  • I was always told the Continuation cars didn’t have “Speciale” badging in the interior. This one clearly does.

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3 responses to “1994 Ferrari 348 Serie Speciale *Continuation*”

  1. Redsteed Avatar
    Redsteed

    Apparently, the listing indicates the continuation cars did not receive the chin spoiler or the carbon seats. Likely, the red painted roof panel is factory. I like these blogs. Keep up the good work. Thoughts on hammer price ?

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    1. ChoonHound Avatar
      ChoonHound

      Thanks! Great question about price… no idea. I stopped guessing at the hammers. The market is too volatile and there are too few for sale to see consist trends. I would say minimum $175k. Max $225k. The seats are what help bring the big bucks. Lack of spoiler makes it less interesting too.

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      1. Redsteed Avatar
        Redsteed

        For what it’s worth, this car seems pretty nice. The taillights, surprisingly, are really level to eachother, which is extremely uncommon. Personally, I think the carbon seats are pointless considering it’s already difficult getting in and out to begin with. Let’s face it, these cars aren’t breaking any speed records, regardless. Likewise, the chin spoiler isn’t anything special and by comparison to 355’s, the front is much lower, more appealing, as is.

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