Wednesday, 3 March 2021

Auction : Ferrari 400 + Ferrari 412

 Another upcoming auction with a 412 and 400 being offered:

https://www.aguttes.com/en/catalog/111255

Looking forward for the end results, both are great lookers. The prices however still appear modest to me given the amount of effort that has gone into the maintenance and restoration. Such class and style up for grabs for less than 6 digits.

https://www.aguttes.com/en/lot/111255/14499587?

https://www.aguttes.com/en/lot/111255/14499588?

Update 6-3-2021: And some additional info via FB: Serial number 23455 left the factory painted MARRONE METALLIZZATO ITALVER with BEIGE VM 3218 interior. Supplied by the then German importer Auto Becker to the first owner Bekleidungswerke Erwin Hucke OHG on 10 April 1978. It was used so regularly it was serviced seven (7) times by Auto Becker in 1978 and had covered nearly 40,000 km by October 1979.

Tuesday, 2 March 2021

Ouch - Ferrari 412 caught in a fire

 https://www.instagram.com/p/CL1Gc0ylgGR/

Ferrari 412 Manual RHD 66039 in silver with red is 1 of just 24 RHD manual 412s.

Destroyed in a fire in 2020. It is very sad that such a rare car has perished beyond saving.

Post updated and comments deleted with apologies because someone didn’t want the details publishing. I’m always happy to be corrected and make amendments if people object.



Update 19-3-2021: Received an article update with some more details:




Update 19-6-2024: Today on Facebook was offering parts of this vehicle with supporting photo's








Monday, 1 March 2021

Auction : Bonhams - Ferrari 400i DELIVERED NEW TO PIERO LARDI FERRARI

This is an upcoming auction whereby Piero Ferrari's 400i's is being auctioned.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piero_Ferrari

Exceptional 400i at Bonhams next April. Registered new on behalf of the company and made available to Piero Lardi Ferrari, it had been in the shadow of a collection of Italian cars in Belgium for many years. Blu Chiaro, Pelle Beige, blue carpets and 5-speed, this model has a particularity: its rear bench without armrest, to accommodate three little children


The Monaco Sale 'Les Grandes Marques à Monaco':

https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/26125/preview_lot/5438050/

Delivered new to Piero Lardi Ferrari
1983 FERRARI 400GTI 2+2 COUPÉ
Chassis no. 46017
Engine no. 46017
€ 65,000 - 95,000
£ 57,000 - 83,000




Sunday, 28 February 2021

Fiat 130 Coupe vs Ferrari 400

Via this Instagram account https://www.instagram.com/abarth_to_volvo/ I found this remarkable hybrid of a Fiat 130 Coupe and a Ferrari 400.  Apparently it's residing somewhere in Sydney:



Saturday, 27 February 2021

Yellow Mellow - Ferrari 400i Automatic for sale in the UAE

Via Instagram I spotted this yellow 400i Automatic for sale in the UAE:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CLrNHbOFDZ9/

Ferrari 400i, non working condition. Ideal as a project car or a donorcar. Location: Abu Dhabi

The asking price is 38.000 USD or € 35.000 


Note the enlarged vent on the bonnet, I guess that's a need to have enhancement in the middle east climate. These VINs; 44183, 44185 and probably 44187 do have this option as well. See this example:

https://erwin400.blogspot.com/2014/12/ferrari-400i-dean-martin-gooding-company.html