1997 Ferrari F355 GTB Manual

1997 Ferrari 355 Coupe Description

Offered for sale is my 1997 Ferrari F355 GTB coupe with 6 speed manual transmission. Not going to waste your time with dealer rhetoric and focus on what you should be looking for if you're in the market and what I've invested so far to bring this to what I consider a sorted manual F355.
The car was purchased 5/28/2015 from a chiropractor in Kansas with 20,151miles. The chiropractor purchased this car from a dealer back in 2011 with 9,699miles. The title was lost but a duplicate copy was ordered 9/15/15 and is presented in the photos.
So what are the common issues with F355's and what are the questions you should be aware:
1. Has the car had its full service performed and what is in the service? Most sellers will claim their F355 has been serviced but few can explain what was done. The service was performed by fellow F355 collector, hobbyist and mechanic Mitchell L. this includes:
New timing beltNew timing belt tensioner bearings from Hill EngineeringRebuilt water pumpNew water pump -alternator beltNew AC beltNew Power steering beltNew idler pulley bearing for alternator beltRebuilt alternatorNew battery New spark plugsNew oil, gas, air filtersNew clutch plate and pressure plateNew Hill Engineering slave bearingRepacked Kluber fly wheel
Camshafts Degreeing
Camshaft cover re-finish
New clutch flange seals, new triple sealsTwo new O2 rear sensors New Mobil Oil, coolant, brake fluid all changedThree new Thermal Control Units for thermal couples (TCU units)Injectors cleaned
Valve Guide inspection
2. Due to the high heat the 3.5L V8 motor generates, how are the headers? The factory headers are a common issue and have been swapped out for Fabspeed headers. They are coated and the recommended choice for all F355's. The original catalytic converters and factory headers will be included with sale.
3. Another common issue with washing the F355 is its ventilated rear hatch. Water is prone to leak through and if left unattended could create serious rust build up in between the cam covers and wires. With my motor, this was the case and during the major service, the peeling red paint from the cam covers were refinished and all the trapped water which created surface rust were also cleaned up. Please check before/after photos.
4. Is the interior littered with sticky buttons and panels? No. Car interior is completely cleaned out of sticky gum a common problem with all F355's. Note the crispness of the center A/C plate. No bubbling or rips.
5. Accident history? Car is completely clean and never involved in an accident.
6. How is the paint? As far as the paint goes, there is no over spray nor has the car been repainted. The large cracking of paint along the C pillars are not visible. Photos will support this.
7. What comes with this F355? Aside from clean title, original cats, original headers, full owner's manuals, cards, and past receipts, full F355 toolbox, 2 sets of keys and 2 remotes (one black and one red considered rare) new set of Hankook tires with about 800miles since service, and car cover (unfortunately not Ferrari original but a cover that if you absolutely need to park it outdoors will protect against the elements since its 2 ply vs. factory one ply for dust).
What is not included in the sale is the Capristo exhaust I purchased at full retail but will sell separately for $2500 installed if you so desired. However, as awesome as the sound is with this exhaust, note that you will throw a yellow Check Engine Light.
As perfect as the photos will show there are 3 blemishes to this 355. All cosmetic but should still be addressed. 1. a hairline curb rash to the right rear tire while reversing one evening. 2. there is a penny sized rock chip which was touched up 1" left off the right bottom fog lamp. 3. there is a 0.5" touch up paint under the hood.
Additional pictures of the before and after can be supplied please PM and I'll send you a link as Ebay no longer allows me to post the link. I try to answer as many PMs as I receive them. Please be patient if I don't get to them immediately. They will be answered.
The car will be offered at no reserve and I do not have a buy it now price. I do however reserve the right to terminate the auction early. The winning bidder must also paypal me within 24hours a $1000 deposit to secure the car. If a deposit is not produced then I will offer to the 2nd buyer so PM with your email. I will be more than happy to show the vehicle but do request that test drives be under a mile. I also have contacts in the transport world to help you deliver this car, fully insured to the next location.