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£29,900 (Est: £25,000 - £35,000)

1979 Ferrari 400 Automatic Coupé

United Kingdom • 13 Apr 2025

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This is a rare, right-hand drive 1976 Ferrari 400 GT with automatic transmission, one of only 502 ever made. It has been re-sprayed, has had some interior work done, and benefits from a recent extensive service, making it a presentable example for a discerning enthusiast.

Condition

7

The car has undergone improvements including a re-spray, new rear windscreen, and replacement of dashboard leather. While the rest of the interior is original and there's a comprehensive service history with recent maintenance, the history of replaced parts and modifications suggests it's not in pristine or near-perfect condition. There are also mentions of wear and necessary reconditioning, implying it falls into the 'Very Good' to 'Good' range.

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Transmission:

Automatic

Chassis No:

[Chassis No]

Odometer:

1,500 miles

Reg Number:

FRX 936T

RHD/LHD:

RHD

• Rare right-hand drive model • Automatic transmission • Bodywork re-sprayed in[Email] • Present ownership since 2019 Launched at the 1976 Paris Salon, the 400 GT had acquired a 4.8-litre version of Ferrari's four-cam V12 engine but otherwise differed from its 365 GT4 2+2 predecessor only in detail.

The 400 GT re-affirmed Ferrari's determination to compete with the world's finest luxury sports saloons and was intended to attract the type of mature yet discerning customer who previously might have opted for a Bentley or Mercedes-Benz.

This latter requirement made the option of automatic transmission a necessity.

The unit chosen - General Motors' three-speed Hydra-Matic - was widely regarded as the world's best, having been used by Cadillac and subsequently by Rolls-Royce and Jaguar among others.

Ferrari's splendidly equipped 2+2 featured self-levelling independent rear suspension, power-assisted steering, electric windows and optional air conditioning.

Sadly, even after it received...