Ferrari 550 Maranello 1999 for sale

Introduced in 1996, the Ferrari 550 Maranello marked a triumphant return to the front-engine V12 berlinetta format that had made legendary models like the Daytona, after two decades dominated by mid-engine designs. Named after the town that has hosted Ferrari since 1943, the 550 was created to deliver true grand touring performance: effortless high-speed cruising combined with real everyday usability, wrapped in a body that felt at home both on the highway and on the track. Under its hood lies a naturally aspirated 5.5-liter V12, producing 485 horsepower and a soundtrack that remains one of the most celebrated in Ferrari history. Matched to a rear-mounted six-speed manual transaxle for nearly perfect weight distribution, the 550 offered a driving experience praised for its balance, feedback, and mechanical purity — qualities that became increasingly rare as the industry rapidly moved towards paddle-shift automatics and forced induction in the next generation. Styled by Pininfarina, the long hood of the 550, muscular sides, and clean, understated lines gave it a timeless elegance that has aged surprisingly well, avoiding the more aggressive styling cues of later Ferraris in favor of classic GT proportions. Inside, it combined adequate luggage space and comfortable seats with the type of driver-focused cockpit enthusiasts expect from Maranello. Today, the 550 Maranello is widely regarded as one of the last "analog" Ferrari V12s — a car that rewards skilled driving without demanding it, and which has become highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts for its combination of usability, character, and pure driving involvement. Share Send Message Download PDF OUR EXAMPLE Finished in the timeless and exceptionally rare combination of Blu Tour de France over Cuoio leather, this 2000 Ferrari 550 Maranello represents one of the finest and most documented examples available today. Delivered new in California and elegantly specified from new, the car was ordered with an exceptional selection of factory options including Daytona-style seats with very rare Daytona blue inserts, a leather-trimmed rear shelf, a top color