Ferrari 550 Maranello 1998 ‘Giallo Modena’

- Rare original yellow colour ‘Giallo Modena’
- From second owner
- Blu Pelle' blue leather interior
- Complete with original booklets
- Mileage of only 85,600 km
- 5.5 litre V12 engine with manual gearbox
- Matching numbers
- Major service including distribution at Kroymans Ferrari in January 2025


Did you know that the bright yellow colour ‘Giallo Modena’ is the original Ferrari colour, instead of the well-known red ‘Rosso Corsa’? This is because yellow is the colour of the Italian city of Modena, where Enzo Ferrari was born. Consequently, this is also the colour of the famous Ferrari shield. The red colour was only later the common colour in Italian racing. Still, ‘Giallo Modena’ is a rarity, especially on the 550 Maranello. As far as we're concerned, a brilliant colour, especially when combined with the dark blue ‘Blu Pelle’ leather upholstery in the interior. A beautiful composition of this example, which was delivered new to the well-known Lake Garda in Italy on 26 October 1998. In 2009, the car came into the possession of its second, French owner. The car is in original condition with the original 5-spoke alloy wheels. The car comes with a lot of (maintenance) documentation, all carried out at authorised Ferrari dealers. For example, in June 2024 a service was carried out (Ferrari Lyon) worth over €7,000. In January 2025, a major service including distribution was carried out at Ferrari Kroymans (approx. €4,000). The Ferrari is therefore highly well maintained and completely roadworthy for its next owner. Thanks to the extensive documentation, the maintenance carried out is clear and the mileage logical.

In the original tan leather folder you will find a wealth of authentic Ferrari documentation including the service booklet, Owners Manual handbook, warranty booklet, alarm instruction booklet, radio warranty booklet, radio manual, and several other booklets. All these original and valuable booklets have been carefully preserved. The tool kit is also still present, as well as the optional spare wheel. Besides being a fast sports car, the Ferrari is a comfortable long-distance car and comes with options like electric seats, electric windows and mirrors, automatic air conditioning and a radio/CD player. Everything works properly. ‘Sport Mode’ makes the ASR less active and adjusts the dampers more rigidly, for more feel in sporty driving. The stainless steel exhaust produces an insane, deep sound. The Ferrari is registered on French plates.

Under the bonnet lies perhaps the most important thing: a 5.5-litre V12. This 48-valve delivers some 485 hp at 7,000 rpm. It therefore covers 0-100 km/h in an impressive 4.4 seconds. Top speed is 320 km/h: extremely fast for a youngtimer. Paired with this iconic engine is the well-known ‘H-gate’ 6-speed manual gearbox. Ferrari has long said goodbye to the manual gearbox these days. This is precisely why these examples are becoming increasingly sought-after by collectors. The chassis, gearbox and engine numbers match, making this example ‘Matching Numbers’. For a trip to Italy, for example, we can't think of a better car: fast, luxurious, comfortable and stylish.


General information about the Ferrari 550 Maranello
In 1996, after 23 years of absence, a traditional Ferrari was finally reintroduced with the engine at the front, rear-wheel drive and a V12 engine. This engine produces 485 hp (at 7,000 rpm) and 568 Nm (at 5,000 rpm). It is an atmospheric 5.5-litre DOHC 65° V12 with Bosch Motronic injection, which is always mated to a six-speed manual gearbox. The limited slip differential is mechanical. The F133 engine would eventually win an award for Engine of the Year twice in the category above 4.0-litre. Thanks to its aerodynamic bodywork - drawn by renowned designer Pininfarina - with an air resistance coefficient of just 0.33 Cx, the 550 Maranello reached a top speed of a whopping 320 km/h. A feat that is still very impressive today. And that gave driver Montezemolo the idea of the Maranello competing for the world speed record title. So in October 1998, Modena sent a slightly modified version to the 12-km oval circuit of Columbus, Ohia in the United States. A few hours later, the 550 Maranello had three records in its pocket including an average speed of 306 km/h on 100 miles (160 km) in one hour respectively.
In 2002, the 550 Maranello was succeeded by the 575M Maranello: this model was hardly changed in appearance and was produced until 2006. A timeless model, then, as we have come to expect from Pininfarina.