Highlights

Acquired from a family friend
Bare-metal respray carried out in 2017
In storage since 2017, has not covered any mileage during this time
The vendor reports the interior is in very good condition for its age
Some spare parts included

The Appeal

The 1980 Ferrari 400i is a luxurious, front-engined 2+2 grand tourer that represents a unique chapter in Maranello's history, prioritising understated sophistication and long-distance comfort over raw racetrack performance. Designed by Leonardo Fioravanti at Pininfarina, it features a sharp, angular silhouette and iconic pop-up headlights that stood out from traditional Ferrari styling.

Under the bonnet sits a 4.8-litre Colombo V12 engine, which for the 1980 model year utilised a Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection system, making the 400i series the first production Ferrari to adopt fuel injection, delivering a smooth 310hp. Geared toward effortless cross-continental cruising, the majority of models were ordered as the ‘Automatic’ variant equipped with a General Motors-sourced three-speed transmission. Highly advanced for its time, it came standard with self-levelling rear suspension, power steering, climate control, and a lavish Connolly leather interior, cementing its legacy as a refined gentleman's express.

Today, the 400i is increasingly appreciated as an accessible route into V12 Ferrari ownership, and well-presented examples are becoming harder to find. This 1980 example, registered in the United Kingdom, has been in storage since 2017 and has not covered any mileage in that time, though the vendor states it starts and drives very well. With 67,390 miles recorded, this 400i presents an opportunity to acquire a V12 Ferrari grand tourer ready for recommissioning.

Key Information

Mileage: 67,390 miles (indicated, unwarranted)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: MOT exempt; last tested in June 2017 at 67,380 miles, second-time pass with no advisories
Technical specs: 310hp 4.8-litre fuel-injected V12, three-speed automatic
Paperwork: owner’s manuals, V5C and invoices from the 1980s and 1990s
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The Detail

Rosso Corsa paintwork; HPI check confirms it was previously finished in silver
Beige leather interior with Cavallino emblems embossed on the headrests
Black dashboard, red carpets and wood-trimmed centre console
Pop-up headlights
Quad-exit exhaust
Air conditioning
Five-spoke alloy wheels with Cavallino centre caps
The vendor states the paintwork from the 2017 bare metal respray remains in good condition
In storage since 2017, with no mileage covered in that period
The vendor states the car starts and drives very well
Spare wheel and some spare parts are included
Acquired from a family friend prior to current ownership
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