2004 Ferrari 575M Maranello, 2004, F1' paddle-shift gearbox, Left-hand drive, The Maranello needs no excuses: it is right-minded, a return to traditional values, albeit values and standards that tower high above those set by the Daytona when it shuffled off to extinction a quarter of a century ago.' – Car magazine. The Ferrari 575M (Modificata) represented an evolution of the acclaimed 550 Maranello rather than an entirely new model. With the introduction of the 550 Maranello in 1997, Ferrari had returned to its tradition of building front-engined V12 sports cars, resurrecting a line that had remained dormant since the demise of the 365GTB/4 'Daytona' in 1974. The heart of any Ferrari is its engine, and the 550 Maranello's 48-valve, 5.5-litre V12 developed 485bhp at 7,000rpm, some 100-or-so horsepower more than the Daytona's. Styled by Pininfarina like its illustrious 'Daytona' predecessor, the 550 Maranello was similarly proportioned, adopting the classical combination of long bonnet, small cabin and truncated tail. The body's aerodynamics were developed in the wind tunnel, where hours of testing ensured that the minimum of drag was combined with constant downforce regardless of set up, an important consideration in a 200mph road car. Styling details such as the bonnet air scoop and hot air outlets behind the front wheelarches recalled the great competizione Ferraris of the past, in particular the immortal 250GTO, while the tail incorporated Ferrari's characteristic twin circular lights. For the 575M, engine displacement grew to 5,748cc and maximum power to 515bhp, while transmitting it to the ground was a new six-speed 'paddle shift' semi-automatic gearbox, a technology that Ferrari had developed in Formula 1. This 575M Maranello was supplied new in Switzerland via Ferrari main agents, Garage Zenith SA and was sold to the current owner by Ferrari Katowice in Poland. Offered with full service history, and certified accident free, the car has been maintained by Ferrari dealers in Switzerland and Poland, and in the UK by Graypaul, Nottingham. All services have been carried out by Ferrari main dealers, the 2015 service including a new clutch (95% wear remaining). The car comes freshly MoT'd and fully serviced by Graypaul, including cam belts, new tyres all round, and a new battery, excellent condition. Accompanying documentation includes a UK V5C Registration Certificate and Ferrari Technical Statement (dated July 2015) confirming that the car is original and complies with the Type Approval Certificate. Having covered 16,000 miles from new, and been in storage in a private collection this beautiful car represents a very rare opportunity to acquire a superb, little used example of one of Ferrari's best ever V12 Grand Tourers. One of the best examples of its type currently available, and an excellent future investment, it is a worthy modern-day successor to the Ferrari 'Daytona'. PART EXCHANGE WELCOME, FINANCE CAN BE ARRANGED, 3 MONTH WARRANTY ON EVERY CAR AT THE LISTED PRICE, NO ADMIN FEES TO PAY. VISIT OUR WEBSITE: WWW.PLATINUMAUTOS.CO.UK ESTABLISHED SINCE 2003 WITH A TEAM THAT POSSESS OVER 50 YEARS COMBINED EXPERIENCE IN THE MOTOR TRADE. YOU CAN BUY FROM AND SELL TO PLATINUM AUTOS WITH CONFIDENCE