Musician sells his F355: Chris Rea’s Ferrari for Christmas?

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These days his song is being played up and down on every radio station: “Driving home for Christmas” by Chris Rea (72). The smoky-voiced rock and blues singer not only loves Christmas but also Ferrari’s special sports cars. Brit has an impressive collection of Italian super sports cars, along with some rare examples. However, a vehicle that the musician is said to use frequently in daily life is now under the tow truck.

So, it’s a 1995 F355 Berlinetta with a special color combination of Blu Scuro Micalizzato on the outside and Crema on the inside. The manual two-seater, with a 3.5-liter V8 engine and officially 375 hp (although Rea is said to have fitted a Motronic control unit providing an additional 30 hp), has only 25,500 miles (about 41,000 kilometers) on the clock and has been completely overhauled. Mechanically and visually for resale by the experts at Bell Sport & Classic.

Purchased new from Ferrari in 1995

Tim Kearns, managing director of Bell Sport & Classic, speaks highly of the F355 for sale: “This car represents the ‘holy grail’ for Ferrari collectors, a perfect example of Ferrari’s mid-engined masterpiece in its purest and most exciting form.” ” British musician and Ferrari collector Chris Rea bought the car from Ferrari in 1995, with a special version that was new, right-hand drive and without an airbag, but with a Momo steering wheel, which focused more on the driver and gave more comfort to the cockpit. A clear and timeless look.

The Ferrari F355 Berlinetta was first introduced at the Geneva Motor Show in 1994. The successor to the disappointingly mediocre 348, the 355 became a true “game changer”; I lost the passion for the 355th, which was the last truly hand-built V8 model of the brand that Ferrari brought back, with the then new Ferrari CEO Luca di Montezemolo (76) in charge.

“It also represents a wise investment as this F355 will soon be 30 years old, thus achieving classic car status,” says dealer Tim Kearns. Heading home for Christmas – perhaps soon in songwriter and musician Chris Rea’s F355 Berlinetta? Bidding on this special collector’s item worth over 200,000 pounds (approximately 220,000 Swiss francs) can be made at British auction house Bell Sport & Classic.

Source: Blick