What’s more special is that it features Michael’s signature on the back of the driver’s seat.
If you are a Michael Schumacher fan, this news is for you.
According to media reports, Schumacher’s first owned Ferrari road car is going up for auction. It was gifted to the 7 time World Champion when he joined the Ferrari team in 1996.
The car, a Ferrari F355 GTS is finished in Blu Le Mans with Pelle Crema leather. What’s more special is that it features Michael’s signature on the back of the driver’s seat.
Auction notes say that this particular car was built exactly to Schumacher’s specification and was delivered to him in April 1996, a couple of days after his podium finish at the European F1 Grand Prix that year.
The car received Ferrari Classiche certification, verifying that it retains its original chassis, gearbox, bodywork, and factory-original colour combination. However, the certification also says that the original engine is no longer fitted on the car.
The engine was apparently upgraded before being delivered to Michael.
It is not known how long Schumacher drove the car, but it was eventually sold in May 2002 for an undisclosed amount.
After 23 years, this F355 GTS is being offered without a reserve price.
The Ferrari F355 was powered by a 3.5 litre naturally aspirated V8 engine putting out 375 horsepower. It initially came with a 6 speed manual gearbox. An F1 gearbox with paddle shifters was introduced in 1997.
The F355 was available in 3 body styles: Berlinetta (coupe), Spider & GTS (targa top)
Michael Schumacher won 5 championships with Ferrari: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004.
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