I think road registration combined with documented race history make these cars special. I would venture that the starting point for a car fully intact, no stories, no bits missing would be at least $100,000.00 US. They are being coveted and not a lot of published sales. My two cents
Only 355 I see on the open USA market right now is this 1995 with a US title it says asking 197k http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/ferrari/f355/1852434.html
this challenge was sold last year in monaco for 215000 euros ( chassis 104249 ) it was a 1996 street legal car , perfect condition , almost complete except it was missing the rear tow hook and the vid carbon seat , the car was 25000 km Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
What would a 1990 348 TS Ch car be worth? I assume any 1990 was not built as one of the 45 or so favtory designated cars that received kits, and those would only be 1994 cars? Is that correct? What if the 1990 car was never raced, but has full proper cage installed, seats, harnesses, and electric cut-off?
Because i'm interested in purchasing a 348 Ch and am trying to educate myself. Why is the reason a concern of yours? A helpful response would have been preferred.
It's certainly not a "factory" Challenge car if it's a 1990, but having the full complement of Challenge parts (if in fact that's the case) is a big plus. IMHO though, the lack of any race history negatively impacts on its value. If it has a title and can be tagged for driving to/from track events, that'd be good. I've lately seen cars ranging in price from $70K (for the 1990 ts on offer by Bryan Circosta- is that the one we're talking about?) to $250K (for the unraced but formerly factory-owned one recently sold at auction by Sotheby's), but feel that a complete, well-maintained factory tb (not ts) Challenge car with known race history is the most valuable- but I'm biased, as I have one that fits that description!
Would a Challenge that had been used as a factory press car (shown in numerous magazines, posters, replicated as toys, etc) have a different/higher valuation than a typically campaigned car?
How can we drive challenge cars on the streets in US? Is it because they are older than 25 years old?
348 Challenge and 1995 355 Challenge cars come with titles and you can register them and get plates. However, depending on where you live and the local regulations, it still may not be legal for street use.
There's at least one 458C EVO regularly driving the streets of Southern CA and one red 488C converted for road use near Dallas, TX. Not sure how they were able to get the cars 'streetable' but I wouldn't want to drive my Challenge on the street for many reasons.
I'm wondering this too after seeing Stradman driving his 430C on public roads. Not sure how it's possible. I thought 1995 was the last year possible as said above.
In Europe the 355 Challenge was released as road legal (and it was the last to be, the 360 Challenge was not and this was used as the opportunity to make the 360 Challenge Stradale). Some later cars (e.g. 430 Challenge) have been converted for road use, with a single type approval - as if one wants to have approved a car he builds for himself.
Love mine, 50k plus miles since 2004, including three one day epic drives of nearly 1000 miles. Straight loud challenge race pipe. Loudest Ferrari model I have ever heard. Ringing ears to this day. Stupid .... Just found an interesting photo. Dion Von Moltke stopped by the house one day. Neat young man and damn fast. Was dating a friend's daughter who attended Clemson. First Challenge car converted for Jim Kenton by Lake Forest, winning last 348 Challenge series 1996. Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
I finally found an original Challenge ANSA straight race exhaust as well and put it on my 348 Challenge. Sounds SO good and SO loud. Love it!
Let's say you had a 1995 F355 Challenge in Rosso Corsa with about 13,500 miles on it in driver-quality condition and were looking to sell it. What price would you expect to get? Let's assume you needed to address the sticky parts and it's time for a major service with belt change. I've been doing a lot of research, but it sure it difficult to pin down a price of what these cars are actually selling for currently.
Market is not consistent right now. and buyers are not everywhere. So it will take some time to sell. What will sell the fastest? Here is the list. Street Title. Most complete car in best possible condition (aesthetic and Mechanical) yes including the sticky interior fixed / what original equipment is missing. Does it have the period correct seats, steering wheel, roll cage, etc... Race History. Who drove it? Did it compete? Cool Livery and dealer / sponsors. Or is it just Red? Full records. mechanical needs / engine out done / brakes / clutch Price range $ 100 to 150K. Could be more. Could also be less if it is not complete with the above. Robb
After some 20+ years of ownership, VIN 101443 has been sold to another Ferrari aficionado. Thanks to Robb for your help in providing some interesting history on the car, including a write-up in Forza magazine. Thanks also to those here who expressed interest by private message and e-mail. This vehicle is titled and is currently in street-legal condition (working headlights, etc.). It has every part that was removed/replaced in the Challenge conversion, all manuals, original seats (not installed), etc. The interior was restored to what I think is great for non-competitive track and club run or charity run as well as casual day use. Maybe the best-looking F355 Challenge from the interior (at least that I've seen). I posted photos in another thread, but will add two here for posterity. Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
