Friday, 14 March 2025

Ferrari 400i Automatic crash - Mr. Peter Fox - Sydney

I stumbled upon this photo today. And it's linked directly to this blog:

https://erwin400.blogspot.com/2016/09/peter-ronald-fox-australia-ferrari-400.html

The car (Ferrari) which Sydney businessman Mr. Peter Fox was driving when it crashed just outside of Kempsey killing the Sydney man.The car is photographed in the NRMA crash yard at Lidcombe today.

Click the photo to enlarge:

Source: https://www.gettyimages.nl/detail/nieuwsfoto%27s/the-car-which-sydney-businessman-mr-peter-fox-was-driving-nieuwsfotos/1078770226

Monday, 10 March 2025

Larusmiani Part IV - Classic driver : Is it cake? Better not eat this Ferrari art car by Bertrand Lavier

Via: https://www.classicdriver.com/en/article/art/it-cake-better-not-eat-ferrari-art-car-bertrand-lavier

Or on Facebook:

Friday, 7 March 2025

Larusmiani Part III - The Art Car

A small update on their webiste on this car:

https://www.larusmiani.it/pages/the-art-car

And the first item can be purchased in their shop:

https://www.larusmiani.it/products/svuotatasche-art-car-801420zx

Thursday, 27 February 2025

Larusmiani - Part II

Quicker as anticipated the following Insta stories were uploaded

https://www.instagram.com/stories/larusmiani/3576681624143340261/?igsh=MWFyN20weHR5dzFqag%3D%3D

And https://www.instagram.com/stories/larusmiani/3576743085116959130/

I can't embed them so I have downloaded one and uploaded it here just for the records. I think these stories also disappear after 24h, so worthwile to have it stored here:

On the shop window the following information is provided:

Artwork done between 2008 - 2018 by Bertrand Lavier
Courtesy of Pierre Marnier-Lapostolle Samon

Wednesday, 26 February 2025

Larusmiani - Ferrari 365GT4 2+2

For our Milano Fashionista this is a known shop. And for some of the car aficionado's it might be known as well. Lately they are displaying unique cars in their shop. On Instagram I spotted these 2 new stories. So I expect shortly to see more interesting content on this car on their website and social media (so far nothing yet).

https://www.instagram.com/stories/larusmiani/3575352084928682447/?igsh=OGRvbXFwZnc1c3N1

https://www.instagram.com/stories/larusmiani/3575387204196778314/?igsh=ZnJ5Ynl3cHloamc3

Larusmiani : https://larusmiani.com/ and https://larusmiani.com/pages/the-automotive-gallery

I recognized the car as it was on display before some years ago in Monaco, see this blog:

https://erwin400.blogspot.com/2019/01/exhibition-of-ferrari-vehicles-hsh.html

Tuesday, 25 February 2025

Ferrari Formula shop

Taken from the German Ferrari Club Yearbook 1987/1988.

So these items are valid for a Ferrari 412 owner :-)

Click the photo to enlarge

A few items I have collected so far - not for sale

Monday, 24 February 2025

French Magazine 1983 L'Action Automobile - Ferrari 400i - Un objet d'art

Now available in the download folder

Thursday, 20 February 2025

Hemmings Motor News April 2007 - 1976-'85 Ferrari 400/400i

And still actual today.

Click the photo to enlarge:

Wednesday, 19 February 2025

Instagram : Pinin's wedge, 1972 Ferrari 365GT4 2+2

Via Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DGBb2Pqth3R/

Pinin's wedge, 1972 Ferrari 365GT4 2+2. Since the Pininfarina-Fioravanti duo is much more elegant than the Bertone-Gandini one, the former adhere much less assiduously to the new stylistic trend of the wedge. Of course, there are also excellent examples at Pininfarina, such as the Modulo and 312P Speciale, but it becomes neither a trademark nor a constant obsession throughout its production. So if for everyone the 365GT4 is a large, authoritative luxury coupé, for them it's ALREADY a wedge. Enough. It represents an absolute novelty for Ferrari, with its taut and angular lines that replace the classic curvaceous and softer ones, the pointed and clean cut front through a thick resin bumper, and the almost total absence of decorations. But it's not an absolute novelty for the public, who had already been able to enjoy this concept on the Fiat 130 Coupé the year before, in 1971. The substantial difference between the two, united by the shapes, is the different treatment of the volumes. Ferrari rightly accentuates the aggressive stance compared to the 130, as in the Modulo it's composed of two overlapping half-shells, lightened by the large side groove which the 130 lacks, while the Fiat is instead composed of two overlapping linear planes. Therefore, if the 365GT4 focuses on dynamism, the 130 is on the perfection of symmetry. Interesting is this 2+2 from the 1973 Pininfarina photoshoot, which portrays 1 of the 3 pre-series units, the one with the "on test" license plate Prova TO723, therefore chassis 17117, now part of the Turning Wheel collection. Recognizable for the special velvet interior instead of standard leather, the exact same as the 130, demonstrating that Fioravanti started from Paolo Martin's design for the Ferrari, modifying its character. #ferrari #ferrari365gt #ferrari365gt42plus2 #ferrari400 #fiat #fiat130coupe #ferrarigt4 #365gt42plus2 #365gt4 #ferrariv12 #leonardofioravanti #ferrariclub #ferrariclassic #classicferrari #scuderiaferrari #ferrarifans #ferrarilovers #ferrarilove #enzoferrari #ferrariheritage #ferraristyle #ferrarifanclub #prancinghorse

Tuesday, 18 February 2025

Instagram : Ferrari 365GT4 2+2’s. - Maranello Concessionaires

Via Instagram account : https://www.instagram.com/p/DGKgropiSGa/

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250 SWB Ltd … Ferrari 365GT4 2+2’s.
Debuting at the 1972 Paris Motorshow in the wake of the 365GTC4. Ferrari were to build 524 of these amazing touring cars between 1972-76 and Maranello Concessionaires sold over 20% of the production. It was never officially imported to the USA.
Pininfarina’s radical design still retained vestiges of the past with its standard 5 speed gearbox mated to a 4.4 litre V12 engine fed by 6 side draft Weber carbs. Knock off wheels were retained too. A full leather interior, Air con and PAS were standard features. The only extra offered were Borrani wire wheels but to this day I’ve never seen one wearing them.
Like every Ferrari 2+2 it was built for purpose and not an elongated version of another model.
Sadly by the late 1970’s it was cast as the poor relation. Prices plummeted resulting in a lack of proper maintenance. Finding a good car today is nigh on impossible and should you wish to restore one it could end up owing you the value of a Daytona. To me as a lover of all Ferrari 2+2’s this is a tragedy. I’m old enough to recall driving them when they were only a few years old and generally in good health. My memories are not distorted and I rate this car as one of the greatest of that period. Yes, I would chose a 365GT4 2+2 over a Daytona every time if in comparable condition.
As an aside, a few years ago I sourced a near perfect one owner car in France for a famous car museum in Romania. I drove it from Paris to Bucharest, some 1500 miles, virtually non stop. It ran faultlessly and was a joy to drive along European autoroutes and then the twisting roads of the Carpathian Mountains.
Never dismiss this car but I would urge prospective buyers to step with caution today and only purchase the best available. The saying of buy cheap, buy twice is very relative but if you can find a good one you will be amply rewarded. #ferrari #ferrari365gt42plus2 #maranelloconcessionaires #tiraccarcollection #ferrariuk #ferrariclassiche #ferrarifrance #romania #parisautosalon #ferrarigermany #ferrariitalia #1972

Wednesday, 12 February 2025

Ferrari 412 in Manilla - Philippines

A nice spot in Manilla via:

Tuesday, 11 February 2025

Ferrari 400i collectors card

I spotted this one on Ebay. Adding it here for the records and mostly because of the photo used.

Update 12-Feb-2025 : I knew there was something about this photo. It's the enlarged vent on the bonnet. So it's one of the few examples produced for the Arabic countries.

See this blog: https://erwin400.blogspot.com/2023/03/ferrari-of-arabia.html

Friday, 7 February 2025

Youtube : Ferrari 400 GT Major Service and Oil Leaks - by Tom Yang

And another great technical Youtube video by Tom Yang. Like the video and subscribe to his channel.
It's not often you get to see this level of detail on these engines. On his channel you can look up the previous work done on this 400. Or visit his website: http://tomyang.net/ there is additonal information in his blog.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KxcBSnqYm0

Engine out service to stop oil leaks and catch up with deferred maintenance. #tomyangnet

Thursday, 6 February 2025

Enter now for your chance to win a 1979 Ferrari 400 GT

Last year this car showed up per blog:

https://erwin400.blogspot.com/2024/08/bridge-classic-cars-project-car-1979.html

And now you can win it, check it out:

https://bridgeclassiccars.co.uk/product/1979-ferrari-400/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk9Uevod78g

Behind the scenes: https://bridgeclassiccars.co.uk/behind-the-scenes-of-the-1979-ferrari-400-shoot/

Update 6-3-2025: We have a winner:

https://bridgeclassiccars.co.uk/product/1979-ferrari-400/

Monday, 3 February 2025

Ferrari customer service department ("Assistenza Client") in central Modena in 1979.

via https://commons.wikimedia.org/ :

Ferrari customer service department ("Assistenza Client") in central Modena in 1979. This is same premises at 31 Viale Trento Trieste, where Enzo Ferrari in 1929 had moved in with his Scuderia Ferrari team. We see a Ferrari 400 or two, and a 308?

Sunday, 2 February 2025

Ferrari 400i Malta / Valletta

On Facebook someone posted these photo's in a group. He had made these photo's a few years ago.

I did remember this car particularly because it was involved in a car incident. I'm pretty sure I captured these photo's and if I'm not mistaken I found more footage of this incident on Google Streetview. But I'm unable to find it anymore and it's not on my blog either. Weird. I only found this additional photo posting on Facebook (posted myself ;-) )

Tuesday, 28 January 2025

Panini collectors card

I found this one for sale on Ebay, but the shipping costs were ridiculous so I did not buy it. Adding it here just for the records as I havent seen this card before.

The photo used by Panini is from the 1st series of the 400 Automatic, this official Ferrari photo is close.