Highlights

Original UK market RHD car
One of only 137 RHD Automatics built
Just six registered keepers from new
Dry stored since 2008 for recommissioning
Low mileage 400 that starts and runs
Rare carburettor model
Older restoration across paintwork and interior

The Appeal

Its chiselled looks were a firm departure from what went before and influenced a generation of GTs and coupes. The 365 GT4 evolved into the 400 when the sinuous V12 got bigger - now 4.8L and 340bhp - and the interior received a makeover.

More changes arrived with the new car in the form of Ferrari’s first automatic. It proved to be a wise choice, its effortless cog shuffling suiting the 400’s louche demeanour. These were cars for the rich and glitterati, which likely explains why just 355 400A Automatics left the works over three years. Just 137 of them were RHD models like this one.

This UK market car has passed through a mere six keepers in its long life and amassed less than 68,000 miles. In recent years it has been in long-term storage but we understand that it starts and runs albeit with a few fluid leaks, sticky brakes, etc. so a full recommissioning would be required before returning to the public highway.

It is finished in classic red, which appears to be an older restoration that included colour coding the bumpers and fitting clear light lenses used on the later 400i. The interior was retrimmed some years ago and looks fetching in black with grey inserts, a light patina of age adding an extra hint of character.

Due to the limited recent use the car may require a check over before hitting the road. The 400A is one of the rarest and prettiest Ferrari GTs of recent years and project cars like this do not come along often.

The History and Paperwork

First registered 20th October 1978
Believed to be an original UK market RHD car
V5C in current keeper’s name
Six registered keepers from new
Current keeper since November 2007
Eligible for Historic Vehicle status based on age
Last MOT in 2007 shows car has covered less than 600 miles since
One of 137 RHD 400As from a total run of 355
Various invoices from early Noughties covering mechanical and retrim work

The Condition

Older restoration in classic red with generally good overall finish
Paintwork shows some marks and scuffs visible in photos
Bodywork appears straight with good panel fit
There are some localised areas of deterioration to note to panels in photos
These include bubbling to sills, nearside arches and rear wing
There is also some bubbling to note to offside front arch
There is also deterioration to the ‘slam panel’ below the front side lights
Car has been upgraded to colour-coded bumpers and later clear side light lenses
Lights in good general order with some aging to rear lenses as shown
We have not tested the electrical pop-up headlights
Five spoke Cromodora alloys with matching spare in very good condition
Car is fitted with Pirellil tyres but these are likely to be aged and may need replaced
Glasswork presents well with no obvious misting or damage
Black leather interior with grey seat inserts in very good condition for age
Leather seats show light creasing as shown but little wear to driver’s side
Fitted with front and rear seatbelts
Rear seats in good order and appear barely used
Veneers to console in good condition with little deterioration
Black dashboard in good order with no obvious damage or cracks to report
Interior received some retrim work prior to car going into long-term storage
Black carpets presents well through cabin and boot areas
Switchgear looks original and shows some light wear
Veglia dials in good order with clear plastic shrouds
We have no reports of electrical, switchgear or other functional issues
Underside shows some corrosion and buyers should check photos carefully

The Mechanics

F101 4,823cc 340bhp Ferrari hand-built V12
Six DCOE Weber carburettors
General Motors 3spd automatic gearbox
Low documented mileage according to history file and MOTs
Car has been in long-term storage since 2008
Some checks and servicing may be required
We understand that the car starts and runs

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