1985 Ferrari Mondial Cabrio Quattrovalvole
Highlights
- Coveted Euro-spec Quattrovalvole - the rarest version of the Mondial with just 629 made between 1982 and 1985
- To be offered with a fresh technical inspection
- Five-speed gated manual gearbox
- C.€8,000 spent on recommissioning with Francorchamps Motors, Brussels
The Appeal
“Practical”. Not a word you usually associate with Ferrari, but that’s exactly what the Mondial was. Sure, it was no Volvo estate car, but the Mondial offered generous seating for four - even in cabriolet form which was a world first for a mid-engined car.
This Euro-spec Quattrovalvole started life in America, likely a “grey import”, making its to Europe via Belgium in 2013. Francorchamps Motors carried out a significant service, recommissioning the car and repainting it. A new soft top is also fitted.
Ferraris are all about the driving, and what a great drive this Mondial offers. As the coveted and rare QV version, it boasts a 2.9-litre 32v V8 paired with a sumptuous five-speed gated manual gearbox. These cars a beautifully balanced and immensely engaging behind the wheel. We’re informed that it runs and drives very well, having been used very sparingly during present ownership.
The History and Paperwork
- Euro-spec
- Imported to America from new - likely a “grey import”
- Returned to the EU in 2013 via Belgium
- Registered in Lithuania with a historic vehicle certificate
- Last oil change service in 2018 by Oldtimer Farm in Belgium
- Bought by the seller in 2018 and just 90 km covered since
- It has been dry-stored ever since in the vendor’s private collection
- To be offered with a fresh technical inspection
- No damage history
- 45,269 km indicated
- Numerous invoices present]
- Original service book
- Two sets of keys
The Condition
- Resprayed in 2013 by Francorchamps Motors
- Very straight bodywork with good panel gaps and door shuts
- All original interior with original leather, which has some cracks, but is in good overall condition
- New soft top fitted
- Original Ferrari TRX wheels plus full-size matching spare
- Power windows and A/C reportedly working as are all magnetic openers for the engine lid and luggage compartments
- Original tool kit in very good condition
This is a remarkably original example, especially inside where the factory leather and controls are in superb order for their age. The 2013 respray was evidently carried out to a high standard and continues to hold up well eleven years on. The original TRX alloys are lovely and present exceedingly well. A new soft top makes this Mondial very easy to live with.
The Mechanics
- 2.9-litre 32v V8 mounted amidships
- Five-speed manual gearbox with ‘dog-leg’ pattern and gated shifter
- Last serviced in 2018, with minimal mileage since
While the last oil service was carried out in 2018, the Ferrari has reportedly covered a mere 90 kilometres since. All presents beautifully inside the engine com apartment and we're informed that it runs sweetly with no apparent issues. The vendor will supply a fresh technical inspection in readiness for the car’s new owner.
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1985
- Make Ferrari
- Model Mondial
- Colour Red
- Odometer 45,269 Kilometres
- Engine size 2899
Listing Details
- Seller Type Trade
- Location International
- Country Lithuania
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