Gooding & Company Auction – 1995 355 Tommy Hilfiger Challenge Car at there Amelia Island sale

1995 Ferrari F355 Challenge ex Lawrence Stroll
 
Estimate: $150,000 – $200,000 – Without Reserve
 
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Chassis: ZFFPR41A2S0104321
 
Correct and Well-Preserved Example in its Original Tri-Color Tommy Hilfiger Livery
 
Displayed Less than 12,000 Miles at Time of Cataloguing
 
Originally Purchased and Campaigned by Famed Ferrari Collector Lawrence Stroll
 
Unique, Minimally Used Example of Maranello’s Race-Prepared Modern Classic
 
Benefits from Engine-Out Service Performed During Current Ownership
3,496 CC DOHC V-8 Engine
Bosch Motronic Fuel Injection
380 BHP at 8,250 RPM
6-Speed Manual Transaxle
4-Wheel Disc Brakes
4-Wheel Independent Suspension with Coil Springs and Tubular Shock Absorb

One of only 4 Tommy Hilfiger cars in the world. 

1995 355 Tommy Hilfiger Challenge Car
1996 #18 Driver Lawrence Stroll
1997 #18 Driver Lawrence Stroll
1998 Sold to Bob Segal/ Algar-Ferrari of Washington
This car currently lives in the USA

In 1993, Ferrari began offering competition-prepared versions of its eightcylinder model for a new single-marque racing series called the Ferrari Challenge, and the F355 Challenge was notably the last Ferrari race car to feature fully manual shifting.

Originally retailed by The Collection in Miami, this lovely example was purchased and driven by famed Ferrari collector Lawrence Stroll in the Ferrari Challenge series during 1997 and 1998, including at the historic circuits of Sebring and Lime Rock. After briefly passing to a second Miami-based owner, the Ferrari was purchased circa 2004 by a private collector in New England, who held the car for over 10 years. During his ownership, the Ferrari was stolen but recovered just over four months later, parked in a warehouse not far from where it had gone missing, and in unaltered condition.

The current owner acquired the Challenge in 2015, and has since reupholstered the seats, renewed the vinyl appliqués to the original racing livery, mounted street tires, and conducted a major engine-out service. The F355 displayed less than 12,000 miles at the time of cataloguing and retains its original factory Challenge equipment, including the roll cage, rear wing, Speedline magnesium wheels, and OMP carbon fiber seats. This Ferrari F355 Challenge is a rare example, exceptional with its low mileage and charismatic original livery, and ready for enjoyment.