Lot details Registration No: DGL 49V Chassis No: 30271 Mot Expiry: None
The 400, really an updated 1972 365GT4, first appeared on the Ferrari stand at the 1976 Paris Salon, where the new 2+2 was offered with either 5-speed manual or, for the first time, with 3-speed automatic transmission. A total of 502 400s were built at Maranello before a more emissions friendly, fuel injected 400i was introduced in 1979.
This 400i was made in Italy in 1981 and was one of 12 such fixed head coupes to have been converted to current open-top spyder configuration by Autokraft for officially appointed Ferrari dealers H R Owen. According to the vendor, the 2+2 convertible, which has fully documented history from new, was formally owned by pop musician Pete Townsend of the Who fame. Also included among the documentation are factory supplied handbook and service booklet.
Although the current overall condition of both body and metallic blue paintwork is described by the entrant as being excellent, some relatively minor vandalism to front screen, hood fabric and magnolia hide has been declared - and rectification of these items is reflected in the guide price here today. As for the state of the engine, the 4.8-litre twelve is said to be serviceable and the auto-shift reportedly in good order.
Clients should be aware that there is no current MOT certificate as the car has been in storage in recent months. It is believed to have been driven a total of approximately 100,000 miles since new.
PLEASE NOTE: We have not had this vehicle running.
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