The Ferrari F355 Berlinetta burst onto the World stage in the spring of 1994, with the Targa GTS and Spider following in 1995.

The F355's name is derived from its 3.5-litre V8 engine and five valves per-cylinder, as denoted by the Cinquevalvole inscription on the rocker covers, and this longitudinally-mounted power unit generates an impressive 374bhp at a spine-tingling 8,250rpm.

The con-rods are titanium alloy, the clutch is housed in magnesium alloy, and the Bilstein shock absorbers use electronic sensors to provide active damping .

Confirmed by the accompanying service book, this Spider was delivered new in Rossa Corsa with Crema leather, Bordeaux carpeting and specified with the fabulous 6-speed manual gearbox.

The first owner, a Mr D.

Compton, took delivery from Testarossa Cars S.A. to his Marbella address on 7th January 1998 and, weeks later, registered the car in the UK on 22nd January 1998.

The history file includes a Sytner Nottingham sales invoice dated 29th September 1...