MAUTO - Aldo Brovarone exposition - Ferrari 412

 Currently there is a exposition in the MAUTO museum in Torino about Aldo Brovarone. 

https://www.museoauto.com/en/

There is no mention about this exposition on their website. But it was mentioned on their social media:

 

Not visible in their posting but I have seen from other sources the following drawing is presented in this expostion:

1984 Pininfarina Ferrari 412 Illustrazione Aldo Brovarone

I wonder if Aldo did had any design involvement in the uplifted design for the 412. As might be known he's responsible for the Lancia Gamma Coupe which has the same classic Pininfarina C-pilar characteristic as the 400 series.

I did happen to have met him in the past in the same museum but back then I was unaware of this drawing, else I certainly would have asked. 

'87 Ferrari 412 GT with V8 LS2… That's not my war!

https://delessencedansmesveines.com/2026/10/87-ferrari-412-gt-en-v8-ls2/

English Google translation:

https://delessencedansmesveines-com.translate.goog/2026/10/87-ferrari-412-gt-en-v8-ls2/?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en-US&_x_tr_pto=wapp

Brown tones for autumn rides

Via :  https://www.instagram.com/p/DeJ986Ts7D-/

and https://www.instagram.com/p/Dehdt9kMiA5/ 

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Ferrari Club Nederland meeting 1986 at Zandvoort

Ferrari Club Nederland 27 september 1986 at Circuit Zandvoort. Only one 400 showed up by the looks of it. Adding it here just for the records.

German magazine : Octane Sammlerausgabe September 2026 - Ferrari 412 + Rockstar car

Thanks to my car buddy Jos I obtained this German edition of the Octane Magazine. It has two seperate articles about the 400 series. The first one is about the 412 and the 2nd one is a translated article which was published in this UK Octane version:

https://erwin400.blogspot.com/2025/09/octane-magazine-ferrari-412-rockstars.html

They are merged together in one PDF and now available in my download folder.

Oh, the German 412 article has also incorrectly mentioned the 400 series has a Borg Warner automatic. So much for "Deutsche Gründlichkeit". It's linked directly to this blogpost:

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

Out of interest I just checked the Ferrari website again and it has never been updated accordingly. Oh well.

Magazine Autoweek June 1980 - Pinin: First four-door Ferrari

 And another Autoweek publication. It's a one pager about the Ferrari Pinin. Now available in the download folder and below:

Magazine : USA - Autoweek October 5, 1981 - Ferrari 400i Automatic by Bob Hall.

Thanks to a very generous donation I was able to purchase this tabloid edition. A very nice time period article by Bob Hall. Now available in the download folder.

Ferrari 400i Service

Just spotted this while browsing around. It's a tiny archive regarding service work on a 400i by a USA company from earlier this year. On their FB page I also spotted some other updates regarding the whole upholstery on this 400. Not sure if this archive will be furhter updated though. At least nice to see another one being maintainted and preserved so well. So adding it here just for the records.

https://www.wistarmotors.com/archives/ferrari-400i-service

And this Instagram post shows the actual work done on the interior: 

https://www.instagram.com/p/DdR6E-gCXDK/

For sale : 1973 Ferrari 365GT 2+2 European-Spec

In comparison with yesterdays blogpost we are now hitting the other side of the spectrum.

Via: https://www.beverlyhillscarclub.com/1973-ferrari-365gt-2-2-european-spec-c-19234.htm

Price:	$69,950
Year:	1973
Make:	Ferrari
Model:	365GT 2+2
Color:	Avorio Tetrarch
Stock:	20202

For sale : Ferrari 365 GT4 2+2 – Swiss Concours-Level Restoration – Veteran Registration – Blue Ortis

This one was presented on my Instagram timeline. So far I was not following Ferrarichatcom but now I do. Nor was I was aware they had this section available regarding car sales. In any case, it has currently this one listed. A concours restroration. It's located in Swiss and can be yours for 220.000 USD.  What a stunner!

https://www.instagram.com/p/Ddj3OfQgbEy/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&stkn=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Or: 

https://ads.ferrarichat.com/buy-ferrari/365-gt4-2-2/00000000000017323

BAT - Bring a trailer - Euro 1984 Ferrari 400i

And another on BAT. Enjoy the comments:

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1984-ferrari-400i-3/

Youtube - Why I Drive a 1/1 Ferrari Wagon - Ferrari 365GT4 2+2 Croisette

 Is it cool? It's sub zero!

I have posted quite a few blogposts on this car. Now a new Youtube video has been made available with the current owner who provides full insight on this car. Enjoy:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8Dm8rt9-BA

Ferrari 400 Automatic transmission microswitch reproduction replacement - P/N 106603

For those interested. Today this was posted in our FB group:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/8727831092/posts/10165610252326093/

Not sure about the price but I anticipate it will not cost the bank. So perhaps wise to have one as a spare on your own stock. 

Ferrari 365 GT4 2+2, 400 and 412 fans

Bret Scott ·17 u ·

Hi all-

Out of necessity, I’ve created a replacement for my faulty 400i automatic transmission microswitch (Ferrari p/n 106603), which activates the downshift solenoid on full throttle. If you are in need of the switch and haven’t been able to find a good assembly, I can make more and will probably create a listing on eBay so it’s easy to find. I understand it to be used on 308, 400GT and 400i… I think the 412 went to a different design.

Salone Auto Torino 2026 - Ferrari 400i

Via Pininfarina FB post:

https://www.facebook.com/PininfarinaSpA/posts/pfbid0wEm7s69Yun7fFoZHk6eWNQ3JMQiTy6NGGrQcH1dg7Vw2SCfTiNakvsV4EDUAM7aTl

I spotted this Ferrari 400i in the background on this exhibition dedicated to Sergio Pininfarina. Quite surprised to see the 400 was presented. Just adding it here for the records.

Brasil - fbfcollezione

At the start of this video there are two 400's parked. The grey one seems to be a 365GT4 2+2 and the black one maybe a 400 carburettor.

There are not many 400s in Brasil, so adding it here just for the records.

 https://www.instagram.com/p/Dc_Zyl6RoLK/

Apparantly stored / showed at this company: https://fbfcollezione.com/

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A GARAGEM MAIS FANTÁSTICA DO BRASIL 😍

Sim, isso pode parecer cena da Gringa mas essa garagem espetacular pertence aos amigos da @fbf.collezione e encontra-se aqui no Brasil.

Não se trata de um museo ou algo do tipo e sim uma garagem particular!

Aqui no vídeos vocês veem apenas uma parta dessa gigantesca e maravilhosa coleção que contempla os carros e motos mais icônicos e exclusivos do mundo!

A FBF possui um acervo simplesmente cinematográfico para deixar qualquer apaixonado por carros e motos de boca aberta! Talvez a maior coleção de Ferraris, Porsches e Ducatis que eu já tenha visto na vida…

Essa merece MUITO a sua Curtida! MANDA para aquele seu amigo e já entra em contato com a FBF para agendar sua visita ou evento. 

UK Classic & Sports car presents Ultimate Buyer's Guide 1970s & '80s - Special Collectors' Edition - issue 35 May 2026

Just back from holiday leave and I find this article about the Ferrari 400 series in my inbox. 
Now available in the download folder.

For Sale : Ferrari 400i Automatic - August 1979

Apparently this one is the first 400 with injection engine delivered back in Augustus 1979. So adding it here just for the records. VINF101CL26653

https://www.classic-trader.com/de/autdomobile/inserat/ferrari/400/400-gt/1979/458462

Ferrari 400/412i (1976-1989) review and buying guide by Keith Adams

The article does not mention when it was published and I couldn´t find it on my blog either. It popped up on my radar today. So just for the records:

https://www.classiccarreviews.co.uk/review/ferrari/400-412i/saloon-1976-1989/

Book : Piero Ferrari - Mio Padra Enzo - 2+2 Automatic

This book got published in 2014. It's an interview story with Piero Ferrari about his father Enzo.

It's only available in the Italian language. In a small section they touchbase about Enzo's preferred Ferrari roadcar choice. According to Piero he loved to drive the 2+2's but to build and sell it were the GTs.

And also Piero states clearly it was Enzo who pushed for an automatic version.

See also these 2 blogposts regarding the automatic version used first for production on the 400 series:

https://erwin400.blogspot.com/2014/12/enzo-ferrari-dino-taggliazucchi-chic.html

https://erwin400.blogspot.com/2015/02/ferrari-automatic-transmission-part-ii.html

Translated scanned page via Google. Gro is translated wrong somehow, it's Gto. and GRs is clearly GTs as per original scan hereunder:

Original pages with the Italian content regarding Enzo's preferred choices according to Piero:

Ferrari Owners Club / 1984 85 Membership Directory

I was curious regarding the publication of this directory. So I bought it, it did contain the following 400 owners back then and their details. And it does mention the VIN of the car as well. 

The last one I did recognize, I had a blogpost about it:

https://erwin400.blogspot.com/2017/10/ferrari-400i-automatic-junichiro.html

The Monstrous V12 Sedan Enzo Ferrari Wanted Was Buried By Fiat’s Lackluster Accountants

https://www.hotcars.com/the-1980-v12-sedan-enzo-ferrari-wanted-but-fiats-accountants-buried/

Ferrari 400i phase 2 in Tirana

Spotted in the outskirts of Tirana (Albania) with the engine out. Adding it here just for the records. Curious to see if it will pop up later again.

1984 spot : Ferrari 365GT4 2+2 Targa by Fly Studio Modena

 Only 2 days ago I posted a magazine article about this car. And today this photo is posted on Instagram. A spot in the wild in 1984:

Its 1984 & it was always exciting as a 14 year old Visting Tecnauto The RR Porsche & Ferrari Agent in San Pedro Near Marbella🇪🇸 🚗🚙This Trip Threw up a Coachbuilt Ferrari 400i Targa i mean come on i’ve not seen another since.

Via: https://www.instagram.com/p/Db-z4ogsmwD/

Click the photo to enlarge:

And retouched by Yurii

BAT : 1985 Ferrari 412 Automatic

 And another one. Enjoy the comments:

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1985-ferrari-412-3/

Forza 2024 - Fashionable Revenge - Fly Studio Modena - Ferrari 365GT4 2+2

Now available in the download folder. Since it's a small article it's completely readable in the blogpost. You might need to click on the photo to enlarge, else download them and open them up. It's actually a very good article. Thanks for sharing Yurii.

And as a bonus a road & track one-pager about the same car.