The F355 is the last analog Ferrari V8, loved for its 3.5L 40-valve scream and Pininfarina curves.

Here's the definitive EU market breakdown:

1. Price Ranges (EUR, Mid-2024)

By Transmission & Condition

F1 Paddle-Shift (Semi-Auto)

• High-Mileage (50k+ km): €80,000 – €120,000 (Needs clutch/service)
• Good Condition (30k–50k km): €120,000 – €180,000
• Low-Mileage (<20k km): €180,000 – €250,000

6-Speed Manual (Most Desirable)

• Driver-Quality: €200,000 – €280,000
• Concours-Level: €280,000 – €400,000+ (Under 10k km, Classiche certified)

Spider (Convertible): +10–15% over Berlinetta

2. Key Value Factors

✅ Originality

• Ferrari Classiche Certification: Adds €50k+
• Matching-Numbers Engine (F129B): Non-matching = 30% value loss

✅ Service History

• Major Engine-Out Service (€15k–€25k): Required every 5 years (belts, tensioners)
• Clutch (F1 Gearbox): Replacement costs €10k+

✅ Spec & Options

• "Challenge" Grille: Factory option (+€5k)
• Daytona Seats: +€10k–€15k
• Rosso Corsa over Crema: Most desirable combo

3. Where to Buy?

• Ferrari Dealers: "Ferrari Approved" (warranty included)
• Specialists: Talacrest, DK Engineering, Joe Macari
• Auctions: RM Sotheby’s, Collecting Cars (for rare manuals)

4. Market Trends

📈 Manual Cars Surging

• +20% yearly since 2020 (now €300k+ for pristine examples)
• Last Ferrari V8 with cable throttle (pure driving feel)

⚠️ Red Flags

• "Ferrambo" Mods: Aftermarket parts hurt value
• US Imports: Often lack service history (check CARFAX)

(Fun Fact: The F355’s engine revs to 8,500 rpm – higher than any modern Ferrari V8!)

Pro Tip:
A PPI from a Ferrari specialist (€1k–€2k) should check:

Timing belt condition (snap = €40k engine rebuild)

Electronics (1990s systems are finicky)

Undercarriage corrosion (check subframe)

(Bonus: Jeremy Clarkson called it "the best car in the world" in 1997 – and values now reflect that!)

(Note: Only ~11,000 F355s were built – manuals are ~15% of production.)