1999 Ferrari F355 GTS

Few modern Ferraris have aged with the grace, sound, and enduring desirability of the F355. Introduced as the successor to the 348, the F355 represented a meaningful leap forward for Ferrari’s mid-engine V8 line: more beautiful, more refined, more powerful, and far more usable, while still retaining the raw, mechanical emotion that defines the best analog Ferraris. Today, it stands as one of the most beloved Ferraris of the 1990s, celebrated for its Pininfarina design, high-revving five-valve V8, and unmistakable soundtrack.

This 1999 Ferrari F355 GTS is an exceptionally special example, finished in Bianco Avus over black leather and believed to be the only F355 produced in this color for the 1999 model year. In a world where many F355s are finished in the expected Rosso Corsa, Nero, or Argento, this original-paint Bianco Avus GTS presents with an entirely different personality. Elegant, rare, and visually striking, the white exterior highlights the F355’s beautifully resolved proportions, flying-buttress rear profile, side intakes, and clean Pininfarina surfacing with remarkable effect.

The GTS body style adds another layer of desirability. With its removable targa roof panel, the F355 GTS offers the open-air experience of a Spider while preserving much of the purposeful shape and structure of the Berlinetta. It is widely regarded as one of the most attractive and versatile configurations of the F355, and it also represents the end of a lineage, as the F355 GTS was the final targa-roof Ferrari of its kind.

Powered by Ferrari’s naturally aspirated 3.5-liter V8, the F355 delivers one of the defining engine notes of the era. With five valves per cylinder and a willingness to rev, the engine gives the car a sharp, urgent character that remains thrilling decades later. Paired with the desirable gated 6-speed manual transmission, this GTS offers the tactile experience collectors increasingly seek: the metallic precision of the open gate, the rising wail of the V8, and the delicacy of a truly analog Ferrari.

Showing approximately 38,000 miles, this F355 GTS has clearly been enjoyed while remaining highly collectible thanks to its rare specification, final-year status, original paint, and iconic manual transmission. The black leather interior provides a timeless contrast to the Bianco Avus exterior, giving the car a clean and classic presentation that feels both period-correct and refreshingly uncommon.

As the final model year of F355 production, this 1999 GTS captures Ferrari at a pivotal moment. It combines the classic proportions and mechanical involvement of the analog era with the polish and performance that made the F355 such a landmark model. For many enthusiasts, it is the sweet spot: beautiful, usable, sonorous, and deeply engaging.

A final-year F355 GTS is already a desirable car. A gated manual example in original Bianco Avus paint, believed to be the only 1999 F355 produced in this color, is something far more special. Rare, dramatic, and unmistakably Ferrari, this 1999 Ferrari F355 GTS is a standout example of one of Maranello’s most iconic modern classics.