Introduced in October of 1976 as a successor to the 365 GT4 2+2, the 400 was like no other Ferrari before it.

A completely new direction for Ferrari, and Pininfarina.

The Colombo V12 remained but with many changes, in 1979 to comply with stricter emmissions regulations a Bosch K-Jetronic fuel ignition system was installed hence the denoted 400i.

The 4.8l V12 produced 310hp and for the first time in Ferrari's history an Automatic transmission was offered.

The design was very understated yet elegant compared to Ferrari's earlier designs, a design that later flowed through to the angular Testarossa and 512 models, as well as the V8's of the era.

This example, chassis #47589 started life as a standard 400i and finished in Nero Tropicale over a Beige hide interior.

Built in July 0f 1983 and supplied through Maranello Concessionaires in Egham and sold to a representative of the Brunei Royal Family later that year.

Noted within the original order forms is the addition of Rear Air Condi...