Lot 254: 1983 Ferrari 400i

Ferrari took some time to come into the four-seat market although Aston Martin, de Tomaso, Lamborghini and Maserati had established that there was a niche for such a car. When Ferrari did decide to make a real four-seat car, it seems to have shaken up Pininfarina. Presented with the problem of styling a large car with a sporting pedigree, however, they pulled out all the stops.The result is timeless elegance - there are no other words as suitable to describe it. Note the way that the large circular rear lights contrast with the otherwise severe rear panel. Note the way the Ferrari badge is placed on the car: it is discreet, but placed in such a way as to announce its presence to other road users. The beauty of its design is its infinite subtlety. The model went through many phases, starting life as the 365GT4 and ending as the 412i; it was as beautiful on the day it ended as on the day it first began.Attractively finished in 'argento' with black leather interior this suave coupe comes with a huge history file detailing considerable expenditure and a service history with Ferrari main dealers Glenvargill, Maranello Concessionaires and Graypaul Motors going back to the 1980's. A comprehensive typed history summary accompanies the original invoices and there is a Vehicle Survey Report. The old MOT's which accompany the car confirm the mileage at just over 50,000 miles. With a virtually complete history, A17 WNR is realistically priced and represents fantastic value for money. It will provide it's new owner with the ultimate seventies motoring experience: V12 style!Estimate £8,500 - £10,500