The proposed car is a prestigious Ferrari 348 TS Challenge 1992, one of only two “pre-series” made.
In 1992 the Driver A.Marasco alias “john wayne” prepared the car in a “race” version (not challenge), to participate in the italian GT series with the Nr. 9 and various sponsors including AutoCapital and Sa.Mo.Car. , geting a Ferrari GTO homologated, in the race again after 20 years of absence in this category. From this event, starring this car, started the famous Ferrari Challenge series.
This 348 was the true promoter of the series and Ferrari itself was inspired by this first “race set-up” (first prototype of a roll-bar, seats, seat belts, headlights cover etc.) to realize later the “official 348 challenge” kit, supplied by Ferrari same to be able to participate in further competitions.
In 1993 the car was set up with the official challenge kit and participated in the 348 Challenge circuit with the Nr. 12, followed and sponsored by the dealer Sa.Mo.Car.
Races and Rankings:
—-1992 / 1993 GT italian’s series Vallelunga, Misano, Mugello Finali Mondiali
—-1993 Ferrari 348 challenge Monza 28/03/1993 Vallelunga 16/05/1993 Misano 30/05/1993 Mugello 13/06/1993
Official Challenge mounted on the car set-up for sale: steering Wheel, challenge pedalboards, challenge battery switch/ cut off (in-car), OMP fire extinguisher OMP official seats, OMP VID K/C harnesses 5 Points, OMP Back Roll Bar, Cover Fog Plexiglass, Race Exhaust Ansa for 348 Challenge, Tow Hook challenge, Naka-Intake for Brakes, gear knob short gear ratios, lowered suspension flat bottom.
Current state of car: The car is in perfect condition, fully restored, engine and body; last coupon check up drive in July 2015 with replacement transmission belts. Complete of all the documents, manuals, service manual, document holder and tool kit. Technical Regulation 348 Challenge, Fiche approval and helmet Bieffe 348 challenge included. Truly perfect car, collector’s item. Possibility of having original seats, belts and exhaust.
Car is in Italy with Italian road Registration. Sales in Sales Order. Please ask for more Details and Informations.
very good car 