1984 Ferrari 400i Coupe

This 1984 Ferrari GTi 400 with chassis number 50807 is powered by a 4823cc V12 engine with dual overhead cams and a horsepower rating of 315. There is a five-speed manual gearbox and four-wheel disc brakes.

The Ferrari 400 Series was a new 2+2 that continued the Prancing Horse marque's tradition of offering a true luxury car with four rear seats and fitted with every possible amenity. They were introduced at the 1976 Paris Auto Show and signaled the first time a factory-installed automatic was an option. The Pininfarina designed body was accented by Ferrari's five-spoke magnesium wheels.

This car features many rare modifications and characteristics that set it apart from most GTi 400s. It was purchased on February 27th of 1984 by Greg Garrison. It was ordered with Watermelon paint and a beige leather interior. It has a manual transmission and other 412 upgrades. Garrison had written Pininfarina a letter asking him 'to think of special things to add to this car.' There are color-coded bumpers and electric seats as well as distinctive chrome trim. The car has a hood scoop that was two-and-a-half times larger than standard. The interior features a double-insulated leather headliner, extra sound deadening, and heat-resistant panels specifically designed to cope with demanding desert conditions.

In 2007 it was brought to the Gooding & Company auction held in Pebble Beach, Ca where it was estimated to sell for $30,000 - $40,000 and offered without reserve. Bidding surpassed those estimates, settling at $46,200 including buyer's premium.

By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2008