1986 Ferrari 412i Coupé

1986 Ferrari 412i Coupé
Coachwork by Pininfarina
Registration no. D271 WUT
Chassis no. ZFFWA19C000062969
• UK-delivered right-hand drive model
• One effective owner from new
• Automatic transmission
• Stored in recent years
• Requires restoration/recommissioning

The 412i was the final glorious flowering of Ferrari's series of luxurious four-seaters that had commenced with the introduction of the 365 GT/4 2+2. Launched in 1972, the latter reaffirmed Maranello's determination to compete with the world's finest luxury sports saloons and attract the type of mature yet discerning customer who previously might have opted for a Bentley or Mercedes-Benz. Representing evolution rather than revolution, the 412i debuted at the Geneva Motor Show in 1985. The newcomer retained its 400i predecessor's quad-cam V12 engine (now increased to 4,944cc) and came with anti-lock brakes, a revised interior and bumpers colour co-ordinated with the bodywork. An improved front air dam and raised boot deck reduced the already exemplary co-efficient of drag by around ten percent. Ferrari's decision to equip the 400 series with automatic transmission was vindicated by the fact that more than two-thirds of customers took up the option. By the time production ceased in 1989, Ferrari's finest 2+2 had been in production for a remarkable 17 years, though its exclusivity meant that there were seldom more than 200 sold in any one year.

One of only 55 right-hand drive automatic examples, chassis number '62969' was delivered new via the UK importer Maranello Concessionaires destined for dealer Graypaul Motors. The car was registered as 'D271 WUT' on 1st August 1986 for the owner (the Ferrari is registered and owned in a company's name). The Maranello Concessionaires Archive records the colour scheme as Blu Sera with Fawn hide interior featuring Dark Blue inserts and Castoro carpets. The Stock Book notes an electric sunroof: this was not a factory option and would have been fitted by Goble, a UK specialist.

The Ferrari has been in storage for several years and is in need of restoration/recommissioning. It has not been run for some considerable time; however, prior to that the car was in regular use and regularly maintained by Graypaul and subsequently Dick Lovett Ferrari. They last saw the car in 2013. The Ferrari is offered with a substantial file of documentation containing sundry service invoices; email correspondence; expired MoTs and tax discs; and a V5C Registration Certificate (inspection recommended). The car also comes complete with spare wheel and tool kit.