Ferrari 348 TB Rosso Corsa

We like to do it a lot, calling classic beauties such as this Ferrari 348 TB a “she”. An extra reason to do so now is the history: the first buyer was a "she". A woman with great taste, that’s for sure. The 348 TB was delivered new in Switzerland and has had only two owners in total. The service history is original, the color mix very genuine. Another reason you no longer want to take off those Rosso glasses is the fact that an air conditioning and original cover with tools are included. Heading for the Netherlands already, aren’t you?

History
In 1989 the 348 Trasversale Berlinetta succeeded the 328. Despite its terrific 80s design, this Ferrari set an important basis for the 1994 F355. Both models were delivered as a Coupe (TB), Targa (TS) and Spider. An important difference is that the 348 is the last Ferrari with V8 built under the leadership of Enzo Ferrari himself. Our 1991 Trasversale Berlinetta is from Swiss origin and managed to seduce a lady there. It took the Ferrari 348 TB 31 years to please only 2 owners. But that’s a good thing, because once this Italian beauty is in your head, it’s not going anywhere. Especially with a (complete!) history like this one. So when you show her the love she deserves, it might be forever.

Exterior
We wrote “terrific 80s design” and that’s no coincidence: the bodywork designed by Leonardo Fioravanti (working for Pininfarina at the time) is partly inspired by the Ferrari Testarossa; another legend from the 80s. You can see it by the characteristic air ducts in the doors, pop-up headlights and louvres at the rear. The black slats sort of camouflage the tail lights, but it’s impossible not to be attracted. Especially in combination with a Rosso Corsa lacquer such details are a feast for the eyes. Overall, the Ferrari 348 looks more tight than its predecessor. The wider bodywork also provides an extremely solid shape. Thanks to the fiery red paintwork the ultimate Ferrari feeling is overwhelming. We could watch her all day long!

Interior
Ferrari red combined with a Nero interior is tradition in Italy, but Rosso Corsa with Beige is the classic among the color schemes. Nice bonus is the excellent overall condition of the 348 cockpit. After 31 years the vibes are still very much identical. Besides lots of Beige leather, there’s also Nero inside our TB. Including the leather top of the dashboard and black parts on doors and styles. Icing on the cake is the black gear shift, floating above the aluminum H-pattern. The manual transmission needs almost just a much muscle power to handle it as the Nero leather 3-spoke steering wheel. Small round instruments with orange inscription are integrated in a straight designed tunnel console. Below you’ll find the control unit of the climate control. You got that right: this 1991 Ferrari has air conditioning!

Technique & performance
With a Ferrari V8 in the back and some serious hard work to do behind the wheel, it could get quite hot inside the 348 TB, you know. After all, the classic supercar never heard of power steering and to handle the manual gearbox right, you must be very precise. Our respect for the first owner grows by the minute. The atmospheric 8-cylinder has a capacity of 3.4 liters and an output of 300 hp. Accelerating from 0-100 km/h takes 5.6 seconds and the top speed of the Ferrari 348 TB is 275 km/h according to the factory specifications. Lots of 31 years younger sports cars perform less powerful. And even when they are just as fast of faster, there’s no way you can compare the experience with this beautiful, magical machine. Once you hear her voice, the devotion is unconditionally.

Kind regards,
Prins Classics.