Car Hauler / Trailer recommendations for 355

Closed or open?

The challenges with the F355 is the long overhang, the width of the car, and the door sill height.

I previously had an open Futura trailer and loved it for ease of use and very low approach angle. It works with the long overhang of the F355 without requiring additional ramps. When you raise the trailer you can open the door (especially on their newer trailers), and they are now offering their pro trailers only (wider decks) and also a closed variant. I'd put them in your consideration pool.

Cost is very high compared to other trailers, but they trade used for similar to new prices due to low availability and people hanging onto them. I bought a used one for 9500, sold for 12k. In the future when I need a trailer again, I'll get a new Futura.

 

I have owned the TrailEx CT-8045 (open trailer w/ front shield) and it worked very well for my Mondial T and 348tb and every other car I've owned. I now own a Futura Super Tourer (enclosed w/ tire rack). It is a great trailer in general and as described above for their open version is easy to load a low slung car. The challenge with the enclosed version is the space on either side of my 348tb is very limited as you drive on/wench up - like 2 1/2 inches at best, which requires a very precise approach and loading process. A bit unnerving as you need to fold the side mirrors so if you drive it on you can see how close you are on either side. Also with the enclosure with the tire rack, it's very difficult to tie down the front wheels as you can't access the front two or three feet easily if at all. I wish they had a door on the front to access that area.

 

I've used an aluminum 'open' hauler to move the 348 to FL from Canada and back for a # of years. Hauled with a diesel MB, very easy as the trailer alone =1200 lbs! The fitment sides are tight 2>3"/side. I load it, then fit roof and exit through driver's window as the door is not an option! Window is then rolled up with a remote that I built in. Car is then wrapped with a stretched dark plastic pallet wrap stuff... no issues! Only problem is the amount of other drivers on the road who sit in your 'blind' spot trying to guess the car!
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one from the rear....
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I always use a winch to load. Super easy.


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I also seen this DORK just drive his 355 Challenge right into the trailer with sheer abandonment for all safety LOL

 

no problem with heavy 512tr engine and 203cm, also possible with my Maranello. Trailer is self built
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That last picture is a bit scary, I'd suggest adding rear drop down legs to the trailer to keep that from happening.

 

There is no other way because the trailer cannot be tilted and the Maranello is very deep with a long snout at the front.
But from summer on, I'll be trailering the Ferrari with my Rolls Royce
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"Timeckart" In your last pic loading the 512, what are those black extensions to the ramps. Are they available retail, or are they your own build? glad you're choosing a "Larger Vehicle"(LOL) to haul the Ferrari around!

 

These are ramps to be able to lift a lowered car on the lifting platform. I bought it on ebay.
https://www.amazon.de/stores/Honhill/page/14ADB104-EF92-4741-B5DB-6FEAFBCD015C?ref_=ast_bln
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thanks for the ramp info...