Youtube : Ferrari 400 GT carburetor and distributor maintenance by Tom Yang

A worthwhile video to watch for the tinkerers or for those who are considering a cheap 400.

A Ferrari 400GT got delivered to my shop by a new owner. It needed some help to get running right again. #tomyangnet

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-lvIJdWOno

The last "Affordable Ferrari?" The 5-speed makes it more sporty than the Automatic versions of this car, but the cost of entry is just the beginning. 35 hours of labor in this video alone, and I still need to do a clutch!

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19jo6HgV3c/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DDzLNWuRBGb/

Similar Magic - Ferrari 400 vs Citröen SM

An older article I bumped into this week. Not sure when this was published though. It's from the Dutch Citröen SM club and written in English:

 https://citroensmclub.nl/sub/soortgelijke-magie-ferrari-400/

Instagram : Period 80ies photo's in London

Some nice period photo's from Robert Westall via Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/p/DDvMEdBCl-7

Ferrari 400s in blue in the late 1980s in and around Cadogen Square in London, including two blue cars in the same photo.

After seeing 985GYT on the street so much, it appeared looking immaculate for sale at @Talacrest in Egham in 1993, where the first photo is taken.

The Ferrari 400 is an extremely handsome GT Ferrari, but it can be hard to capture its sheer elegance in a photo.

985GYT can anyone identify this car? I have enough photos of it!
B98VYO 53275
OPC110W 35683

#ferrari400 #ferrari400i #ferrari400gt #bluchiaro #car #cars #supercar #ferrarigt #gtcars #1970s

In one of the Instagram comments it is mentioned "Michael Winner" had one as well. When checking I found this quote in Ferrarichat:

"Nice! You probably know it was originally the HR Owen demonstrator, photographed at Stanford Hall for publicity shots, then subject to a road test by Autocar Magazine. After its time as a demonstrator, it was acquired in October 1978 by the film director Michael Winner."

Ferrari Borrani Wheels & Stainless Steel Exhaust System Brochure - Maranello Concessionaires UK - Wire Wheels

I noticed this brochure and spotted this Borrani option page for the 400 series. Apparently it was also available for the 308 ? Note the incorrect spelling of the Borriani name on the brochure.

See also these blogs:

https://erwin400.blogspot.com/2015/07/borrani-wheels-ferrari-365-gt4-22-400.html

https://erwin400.blogspot.com/2021/09/borrani-wire-wheels-ferrari-400.html

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Youtube : Why the Ferrari 400i is the Best Kept Secret of the ‘80s

 As per previous blog:

https://erwin400.blogspot.com/2024/11/instagram-ferrari-400i-carsandcaffe.html

Hereby the full video of this gentleman and his 400i stick:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjfOKGkwSmg

Youtube : Unloading a Trailer Full of Rare Ferraris in Monaco! - Ferrari 400i

And another Youtube video with a nice capture by a Dutch spotter in Monaco. It's a whole trailer full of Ferrari's including this 400i

Click on the link for the full video:

https://youtu.be/aom_rmBojlE?si=TWgdFVqZoPlJLHOk

Or hit play below and it starts at the 400 section:

It's only now I see the license plate with l'astarossa. When checking it's an auction in Monaco:

https://monacocarauctions.com/  

And apparently they have a special Ferrari auction. It was already held in June 2024

The 400i Automatic is still for sale:

https://monacocarauctions.com/ferrari-400i-automatic-40561

April's garage - Hoovie Tyler : Hagerty just put out their weirdest (and worst?) bull market list of collector cars to buy in 2025 - Ferrari 400

And another review with another remark about the Borg Warner automatic.

See earlier blog:

https://erwin400.blogspot.com/2024/12/hagerty-2025-bull-market-list-11-hot.html

For a full view click on the link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqTxHbvfp0I

Or hit play below and it will start immediately at the 400 section:

Ferrari 400 Seat Adjuster - Hinge - Trim / Cover Set - Compatability

It only became known to me very recent the seat hinge covers used are the same as the ones in the Fiat 124 spider by Pininfarina, 1966 - 1978, Fiat 124 coupe and Alfa Romeo 1750-2000 GTV Bertone. Which is good news as these cars were produced in large numbers. I therefore also suspect the actual mechanism to adjust the chair is similar but for now this is not known to me. Note that on the 400 they have the chair adjustment knob on the innerside while on the Fiat it's on the outside. And the 412 seats are electrical adjustable and thus have both covers closed since there is no adjustment knob.

These covers can be found online in various shops and I suspect they are all new reproductions. They are only available in black plastic so you will need to chrome them for the 400 series.

Alternatively, you can contact this French person who is going to reproduce them as well (and the tool suitecaseholder as well). See ferrarichat post:

https://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/threads/refabrication-support-malette-dans-roue-de-secours.700915/

It's the same guy who reproduces the rear bumpers:

https://erwin400.blogspot.com/2024/10/rear-bumper-reproductions-for-sale.html

The original part numbers are: 

Cover outside: 1905383 passenger seat
Cover inside: 1905384 passenger seat

Cover outside: 1905385 driver seat
Cover inside: 1905386 drivers seat

I also checked this on the Pininfarina part list for the Ferrari 412

All the various parts for the seats are numbered except the hinge cover plates?

See also this page for the 412 seats: https://trutlands.com/shop/product-category/parts/ferrari/412/222-front-seats/

Or for the 400i seats: https://www.ferrariparts.co.uk/diagram/ferrari/400i/219-front-seat-components

Now also added to the larger list of compatabilities per blog:

https://erwin400.blogspot.com/2014/02/ferrari-400-compatabilities-inter.html 

Art : Personalized handmade artwork of your car - Ferrari 365GT4 2+2

Due to the blog earlier this week I also bumped into this one via https://runoff.studio/

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Automatic gearbox lever

On TikTok I came across this video:

https://www.tiktok.com/@thelatebrakeshow/video/7385966703332707616

@thelatebrakeshow What would be your Ferrari of choice? The 400 is pretty sweet. #TLBS #carcave #classiccar #vintagecar #carcollection ♬ original sound - The Late Brake Show

It's the first time I hear someone knowing about the origin of the automatic gearbox lever. I only discovered it by surprise in 2018, see this blog:

https://erwin400.blogspot.com/2018/08/amazing-discoveries-ferrari-400.html

As for the late brake show, this car (collection) is owned by Jane and shown in this episode per blog:

https://erwin400.blogspot.com/2024/07/youtube-late-break-show-private-car.html

Ferrari 400i: classic elegance with the power of a V12 engine

A new online article published today:

 https://tork.buzz/classics/Ferrari-400i-classic-elegance-with-the-power-of-a-V12-engine-20241211-0003.html

Art : hand drawn vehicle images : Ferrari 400

I came across this drawing and when doing a reverse lookup I see it was done by: 

CVD Custom Vehicle Drawings 

They are on X: 

www.twitter.com/customcvd  

And on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cvdcustomvehicledrawings/

If you are interested in printouts and mugs.

Hagerty : 2025 Bull Market List: 11 Hot Rides on the Rise Right Now - 1976–1989 Ferrari 400/412

 https://www.hagerty.com/media/market-trends/bull-market-2025/

Or jump straight to the article:

https://www.hagerty.com/media/market-trends/bull-market-2025/#ferrari-jump

And on Youtube as well: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bz6X3hoIgAQ

It starts immediately at the section of the 400:

And yes, another example whereby incorrectly it is stated the used automatic gearbox is a Borg-Warner instead of a GM THM400. 

Read this blog for more background:

https://erwin400.blogspot.com/2017/01/ferrari-400-thm400-borg-waner-automatic.html

Ferrari 365 GT4 2+2 - AUTO DIDAKT Design Review

 Enjoy this episode:

A Ferrari is a Ferrari is a Ferrari is a Ferrari? Well, not quite. Certainly not, if the singular Ferrari 365 GT4 2+2 is anything to go by. Where other Ferrari designs are flamboyant and extrovert, the 2+2's is calm and sober. Get acquainted with the modernist Ferrari in all its glory in the video. And also get in touch with us through Instagram: www.instagram.com/autodidaktcritic www.instagram.com/maltedi #ferrari #ferrari365 #pininfarina #cardesign

https://youtu.be/2kMWVBPJGIA?si=eLJGnNgpcPmbHTGE

Blueprint prototipo detail : rear lights 365GT4 2+2

I did posted this blog a few days ago:

https://erwin400.blogspot.com/2024/11/auction-ferrari-365gt4-22-working-blue.html

And then later realized I do have a photograph about one specific part of this blueprint: the rear light section. I don't think I have published these photo's yet, at least I couldn not find it on my own blog :-) 

In fact I do have a few more photo's I bought. I have the rights to publish these on the internet only, so these can not be published in a book. See this related blog about the background:

https://erwin400.blogspot.com/2015/08/design-story-part-ii-pininfarina-paolo.html

Dutch spot - 1977 Ferrari 400

Adding this one for the records. Compliments to the owner who enjoys his car during this time of the year on the Dutch road (A4 towards Schiphol). It's a very early 400 carburettor 30-6-1977. Very cool!

Via Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DCgOiz9KaiK/?img_index=1

BAT : LT1-Powered 1985 Ferrari 400i

 Enjoy the comments:

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1985-ferrari-400i-2/

Project for sale : Ferrari 400i automatic Swiss - fire damage

For those interested in a project with fire damage. Unfortunately the advert does not show photo's about the engine compartment. Curious to know the root cause of the fire. 

https://www.autoscout24.ch/fr/d/ferrari-400-coupe-oldtimer-11992863

Auction : Ferrari 365GT4 2+2 working blue print by the Pininfarina studio, 1970 - prototipo design

This auction was brought to my attention:

https://arteauto.com/products/11-ferrari-2-2-working-blue-print-by-the-pininfarina-studio-1970

As indicated in the description it's an early prototype blueprint. Note the complete different nose, it has a hint of it's predecessor; the 365 GTC/4. This blueprint was also published in the book of sig. Fioravanti.

Instagram - Ferrari 400i 1980 stick - review - carsandcaffe - ferrariusa

Via Instagram:

The Ferrari 400i was a V12 gentleman’s GT that was meant to compete with Aston Martin at the time.
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John Peterson walks us through his particular spec, the mechanical components of the car, and his experiences driving a vintage Ferrari.
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@carsandcaffe @ferrariusa

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DCFF0l3RAs1/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Dit bericht op Instagram bekijken

Een bericht gedeeld door HonJazzz (@honjazzz)

Dutch Octane magazine: Man & Machine: Ferrari 365 GT4 2+2 (1973)

Sorry, in Dutch only:

https://www.octanemagazine.nl/man-machine-ferrari-365-gt4-22-1973/

And on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/OctaneMagazineNL/posts/pfbid02n8gCZqDJ6hmKoS5cpVyDNy1ytNkxKQ2ybwewgwDssfgwWCp74WemW1DWw6ZJmeuJl

And Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DBvxIeOCPAk/?img_index=1

Factory photo

Barely noticeable but there is a white 412 in the top right corner. I suspect this must be somewhere around 1985 or 1986.

Click the photo to enlarge: 

Ferrari Classiche

As per blog:

https://erwin400.blogspot.com/2015/09/ferrari-classiche-ferrari-400.html

The following page does show the two mentioned Ferrari 400's in more detail:

http://www.pmimage.ch/pmi/motorsport/ferrari/classiche/classiche.htm

In fact it also shows another one in white, it's a Ferrari 412 however:

Youtube : European Family Sportscars | Assess and Caress with Donald Osborne and Jay Leno - Ferrari 400i

  #JayLenosGarage #Ferrari400i

Get ready for a thrilling ride as Jay Leno takes you through three iconic European family sportscars in this week's Assess and Caress segment! From the elegant Ferrari 400i to the legendary BMW M5 and the powerful Mercedes-Benz 500E, these cars define luxury, speed, and family practicality. Join Jay and automotive expert Donald Osborne as they dive into the history, performance, and unique features of each vehicle. Which one has appreciated the most over time? Watch now to find out!

Niki Lauda- Ferrari 365GT4 2+2

Not the best quality photo but good enough to have it posted here. 

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Rear bumper reproduction(s) for sale

I have been in contact with Christopher who has created a reproduction of the Ferrari 400 rear bumper. 
It should fit on all series: 365GT4 2+2, 400, 400i and 412 since they are identical. 

He is based in France and is offering the first build for only € 800,- to the person who is willing to try it out. Christopher sold his 400 some while ago and there is no one near who can have it double checked. 

He is a professional and has created various items for other car brands. If the try out works out good, and I don't see why not, the next ones produced will cost around € 1.450,-

You can contact him via Facebook / messenger, see this link on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/WwcRSvAriQKtNEMU/