Ferrari 550 Maranello
Ferrari’s 1996 return to the front-engined two-seat V12 berlinetta layout earned the 550 the nickname Daytona of the Nineties.
What to check before buying
Verify the factory specification, service history, and recent work. Ask for invoices covering timing belts and cooling system maintenance, and have a specialist inspect the transaxle and suspension.
The Daytona comparison reflects Ferrari’s return to the layout of the 365 GTB/4. Start with 550 Maranello examples when assessing a car’s condition and price.
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Set the model, specification, budget, and timetable. We run the private search and screen candidates against your brief.
Private sourcingAssess a car you’ve found
Review the seller’s records, comparable sales, and questions for an independent marque specialist before deciding what to offer.
Pre-purchase advice
We agree the written scope, fee, and any specialist costs before work begins.
Factory specification and chronology
- Public introduction
- 1996
- Factory purpose
- Road
- Body styles
- Berlinetta
- Seats
- 2
Name origin
UK Ferrari specialists have used Daytona of the Nineties for the 550 Maranello, which restored the front-engined two-seat V12 layout to Ferrari’s line-up in 1996.
Also recorded as Daytona of the Nineties.