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1978 Ferrari 400GT

United Kingdom • 4 Mar 2017 • Lot 180

Vehicle Details

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This is a right-hand drive 1976 Ferrari 400GT, one of 137 originally supplied to the UK. It features a General Motors automatic gearbox and has covered only 44,500 miles. The car was stored for a long period and has had some restoration work, including rear suspension reassembly, fuel system overhaul, and recent MoT tests with no advisories.

Condition

6

Based on the description, the car has been stored for an extended period and has undergone some restoration work. While some components have been replaced and the car has passed recent MoT tests, the fact that it was taken off the road for restoration and the rear axle was removed suggests it may not be in pristine or outstanding condition. Moderate wear and the need for some reconditioning might be present. The car's originality and the extent of the restoration work would be crucial factors in determining the exact condition.

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Transmission:

Automatic

Chassis No:

24537

Odometer:

44,500 miles

Reg Number:

BML 933T

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Launched at the 1976 Paris Salon, the 400GT had acquired a 4.8-litre version of Ferrari's four-cam, V12 engine but otherwise differed from its 365GT/4 2+2 predecessor only in detail.

The 400GT reaffirmed 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 was a General Motors' three-speed Hydramatic gearbox, widely regarded as the world's best, having been used by Cadillac and subsequently by Rolls-Royce and Jaguar among others.

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

Being a Ferrari, the 400GT was as fast as it was luxurious, boasting a top speed of around 150mph.

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