1999 Ferrari 550 Maranello

As the latest production-volume V12 flagship, the Ferrari 550 Maranello was a departure from the previous lineage when it was launched in 1996. Following the Testarossa, the 512TR, and then the 512M, which were all mid-engined, low-angle supercars, the 550 was designed as a front-engined grand tourer with a long front hood and a short, stout rear end. Sculpted by a wind tunnel and penned by Pininfarina, the 550 was low-slung and featured long, muscular lines that set the precedent for flagship Ferraris moving forward. Performance was handled by a naturally-aspirated, 5.5 liter V12 engine that was factory rated at 478 horsepower and 419 lb-ft of torque. 0-60 mph could be done in 4.4 seconds, and flat out, the 550 was good for a top speed of 199 mph. 

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Built from 1996 to 2002, production of the 550 Maranello was limited to just 3,083 units and is well defined by the era in which it was made. A balance of both new era technology and Ferrari heritage straddle the past and the present; it is the last volume-production flagship Ferrari to come standard with a six-speed manual transmission, while also the first to come standard with traction control. Its front-mounted V12 is a throwback to the legendary grand tourers of Ferrari’s history, such as the 250 GT, the 275 GTB, and the 365 GTB/4 Daytona, yet the 550 also paved the way for future GT cars such as the 575, the 599, and the F12 Berlinetta. 

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Now offered for sale, this 1999 Ferrari 550 Maranello is finished in striking Blu Tour de France over a tasteful Grigio leather interior. 18-inch five-spoke magnesium alloy wheels are finished in Silver and wear Michelin Super Sport tires that are dated 2022 in the front and 2023 in the rear. A recent service was performed in August of 2023 by Blue Chip Services and included a complete vehicle inspection, an engine oil service with an oil sample lab analysis, and a brake fluid flush.

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Just 4,288 miles from new, this pristine 550 Maranello is a stunning example of a manually-shifted V12 Ferrari and will make an excellent addition to the collection of any discerning enthusiast.

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