Not to be mistaken for the regular ‘Ferrari Tributo’ of 2011 – this is the Ferrari Dealer ‘Service Car’ edition (Rosso Officine) of 2015 based on the 190bhp Biposto Abarth… These came with a ‘Not to be Sold’ clause for six months, but that rule became quite blurred with some of the UK cars. They sold for around £45k in the UK when they were ‘eventually’ sold.
This being based on the mad ‘Biposto’ version, meant it was suitable as a ‘ Service/Loan Car ‘ for Ferrari Main Agents to their customers throughout the World. Limited to just 99 cars in the World. The defining difference between these and the ‘Standard’ Biposto, these only came in Ferrari Rosso Red but this colour was unique on the Biposto edition.
The interior is your ‘standard’ Biposto, stripped-down look, with lashings of Carbon Fibre. With Abarth Corsa Racing Bucket Seats by Sabelt with 695 stitching covered in leather and Alcantara with optional carbon shells & Carbon door cards with cloth pulls. Usual aluminium sporting pedals in a titanium finish. Also complete with the 695 editions of the ‘Numbered Plaque’
This edition sort of started as a ‘non-official’ car, such as it couldn’t be bought from your local dealer, but it’s now recognized as a genuine edition within the Abarth family if a little quietly! The Rosso Officine (translated as ‘Red Workshop or Factory’) is an instant classic! Talking of Factory, have a quick tour around the factory HERE
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They all featured the Factory fitted Akrapovic exhaust system which sounds incredible! Check the sound here on this UK car No 15
Here is No15 sat waiting for collection at Graypaul, Nottingham in late 2016 ©howmanymade
THE HOW MANY MADE NUMBERS;
It’s known 10 were available in Japan. It’s Possible 30 went to Italy… Possible 10 to Germany. A possible 8 in Switzerland., one being No27. Just 2 were sold and delivered to Australia, these are numbers 25 & 23 of the 99 cars. No91 lives in Monaco. No1 is an Italian car, now living in Manila, Philippines. And number 99 is a UK car. Also, I’m sometimes doubtful at the moment that even 99 cars were actually produced worldwide… The reason for the ‘possible’ quote above, is I’ve only heard them figures for each car, from one source, so will have a definite figure as time goes on… the search continues…
And so for UK cars. It’s been ‘mentioned’ that the number is thought to be 14 UK cars. Although I think it’s less. Not every UK dealer was assigned one but the HR Owen & Sytner Groups had 4 of each. I know these 8 UK cars and have their VIN & Edition numbers… So currently, only 8 UK cars exist.
The UK numbers so far are; No 09 / No 10 / No 11 / No 15 / No 37 / No 77 / No 88 / No 99
If anymore appear I will update this page but at the moment I’m awaiting confirmation on the ‘possible’ others… However, the same cars are the only ones that keep coming up for sale. If these other cars do not emerge, then this will be the rarest of all the current “695 editions” in any formats!
This is one of the UK cars being sold by Silverstone Auctions in March 2021 with a minimal 283 miles from new. This being No 11. ©AlanKennyPhotography
Spot the carbon finish in the engine bay. These were certainly garnished with the lightweight look and when twinned with 190bhp made for an incredible small car. Infact, the Smallest Supercar on the road.
Incase your unsure of what your driving….
With thanks to AlanKennyPhotography for these superb Photographs of No11.
The Abarth Biposto Rosso Officine is without doubt a Guaranteed Future Collectible. Why? It ticks every box for the criteria required to become one… The History & Affiliation with Ferrari. The Fastest. The Rarest, The Most Expensive and one trick which will keep it desirable, its bloody good fun!
Four in a row, waiting at HROwen… ©Credit – Unknown please contact me if it’s your picture.
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Keep coming back for more updates…
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If this has been helpful in some way, then please mention where you got the information with an ” According to http://www.howmanymade.co.uk ” – Would be Greatly Appreciated for all the time I do to research the correct information – Regards, Mike.
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I got one and registered it in Germany 96/99. Love it 😍
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Hi Robert – Great to hear from you. Wonderful edition and a guaranteed rarity!
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I just bought number 25 of 99, a RHD Australian delivered one.
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Wonderful Robert – I have your car registered – thanks, Mike
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Can you please advise if your car has the edition numbered plaque? I recently purchased the only one that came to New Zealand but it is missing the plaque and I was told by the Ferrari dealer in Auckland that the two cars in Australia are also missing the plaque.
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Hi Gary, Yeah I have a picture of the No25 plaque when it was sold, this being an Aussie car. It’s very unlikely the NZ car didn’t have a plaque, more that’s it’s gone missing… maybe FCA can help you replace it… Kind Regards, Mike
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No. 1 is in Philippines now!!
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Hi – Yeah thanks for that. I had heard this and made a note. Much appreciated – Thanks, Mike
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https://web.facebook.com/159770937902836/videos/872693089785946/
https://web.facebook.com/159770937902836/videos/340551650013846/
https://web.facebook.com/159770937902836/videos/313822086077592/
https://web.facebook.com/159770937902836/videos/759086387765681/
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Thanks for the link, John. Where is this car? Is the No1 edition? – thanks, Mike
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Hello,
Just letting you know the other 695 Biposto Officine Rosso in Australia is car number 23 not 27. It is currently registered in South Australia.
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Thanks for that Rob – Much appreciated. Any pictures or VIN would be great? – thanks, Mike.
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Yap, it is No. 1 edition. The car is Manila, Philippines now!!
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Thank you, John. It’s now added – much appreciated – Mike
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Number 9 is up for sale here in the UK http://www.monarchenterprises.co.uk/current-stock/cars/2016.65-abarth-695-biposto-ferrari-edition/
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Cheers John – Got that one. Many thanks, Mike
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Number 41 on sale in Germany – https://www.autoscout24.com/offers/abarth-695-biposto-rosso-officina-one-of-99-399-mtl-gasoline-red-3a86930e-4562-4bd0-8220-623b90b4afb9?cldtidx=18
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Hi – Got that one. Many thanks for getting in touch. Please do with any others you find – Mike
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Hi, I have the car with the number 63, was in Switzerland but now is registered in Italy and is in my collection:)) … I have others Abarth but this really is the most beautiful , fantastic!!! Thanks to all.
Best. Michele
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Hi Michele, Wonderful car! Thanks for the update, it’s been added to the register of editions. Much appreciated – Mike
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I am looking for one known of any for sale
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I will look out for one and let you know… check out my Instagram page abarth695maserati – I will always mention a UK one for sale on there. Mike
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I now have number 9 thanks
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Nice one Nick – thanks for the update, MIke
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i have number 68 sale
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Nice one… Guess that’s a Euro car?
Mike
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Hi Mike,
Do you have a summary of the numbers and what countries they are in? Do you have many of the 99 cars identified? I’d like a copy of the summary of what cars are in what countries.
Thanks
Robert
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Hi Robert – not quite… I have the UK cars but most the euro cars seem to move all over europe so keeping check is tricky. But still searching – Mike
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Hi there
I own Nr. 39 and its registrated in Switzerland.
AND for Sale now!
Cheers Nick
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Hi Nick. Thanks for the info and good luck with the sale – Mike
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Hi Nick
did you buy the Biposto in Frankfurt right?
It had a crash in the front right back then.
I was interested in 2018 and it has blue/white stripes correct?
Cheers Robert
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Hi Robert
No, i buyed the car in switzerland, directly from the ferrari ownership with 0 km on the clock 😉
It must be annother car, sadly to hear 😦
Cheers Nick
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Dear All,
I am thinking to sell my Biposto Rosso Officine with 94 km, now is registered in Italy but come from Switzerland directly from Ferrari Kessel. Is the number 63. If someone is interested please contact me on my mail address:
michele.fabbozzo@fmlogistica.it
I have also Abarth 049 (the number 20)
Many thanks in advance
Best regards
Michele
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