This 1977 Ferrari 400 Automatic is a sophisticated Italian grand tourer, which is being offered to a new owner for the first time in 22 years. Its 4.8-litre V12 starts and runs smoothly, driven through the three-speed automatic transmission that you would also find in Jaguars, Rolls-Royces and Bentleys of the same era. Both engine and gearbox are in fine fettle, having only 200 miles on them since they were fully rebuilt. Now showing 61, 450 miles from new, it is ready to find a new home with an enthusiast who appreciates the style and luxury of these cars.

An original UK right-hand drive example, it was imported new by Maranello Concessionaires in July 1977. By the time it was four years old, the car had covered around 11, 000 miles. The owner at the time recalls entering it into the Ferrari Owners Club Concours d?Elegance at Honington Hall in 1981.

At 10 years old, the mileage stood at around 42, 000, having been enjoyed by three more private owners. The car was subsequently sold at auction in 1994 with around 54, 000 miles on the clock. The vendor then acquired the car in 1997, and undertook a sympathetic but detailed restoration programme over the next nine years. The car was stripped down in stages, and original items were kept where in fine working order, to maintain as much originality as practicable.



In 2001 the body received a total bare-metal restoration, where the sole objective was to return it to ?as new? condition. A full photographic record of this work accompanies the car. The car was refinished with a professional respray in the original Rosso Sir Ivor colour. The chassis and undertrays were completely cleaned and then resealed and treated with Waxoyl. A complete rebuild of the engine was carried out. The current owner has also prepared a meticulously-detailed history file, corroborated and and enhanced with personal contact with previous owners. It comes with the original book pouch and handbook, stamped duplicate service books, and the original jack and bag. A truly fabulous opportunity.