Ferrari F40 1991 ZFFGJ34B000089385

Ferrari F40
Automobiles sur les Champs 8
Year:
1991
Auction House:
Artcurial
Chassis number:
ZFFGJ34B000089385
Date
June 22 2015
Engine number:
Unknown
Registration number:
Unknown
Body number:
Unknown
Sold for:
€ 1.013.200
1991 Ferrari F40 Carte grise franaise Chssis n ZFFGJ34B000089385 - Supercar mythique - La Ferrari des 40 ans de
la marque - 8510 km d'origine, sortant de rvision La dernire : la F40 est la seule pouvoir se prvaloir d'tre la dernire
Ferrari dvoile du vivant d'Enzo Ferrari. En septembre 1987 au Salon de Francfort est en effet prsente celle qui clbre
le quarantime anniversaire de la marque. Un an plus tard, le Commendatore s'teint Modne et la F40 devient une
icne. La production est initialement limite 400 exemplaires mais, devant la forte demande, ce chiffre passe 1 311
exemplaires produits entre 1987 et 1992, tous en conduite gauche et de teinte Rosso Corsa. Vritable voiture de piste
amnage pour la route, la F40 runit tous les superlatifs. Son V8 de 3 litres double turbo, driv de celui de la 288 GTO,
dveloppe prs de 500 ch et sa coque composite mlant acier, fibre de carbone et Kevlar est assemble selon un procd
avant-gardiste. Avec son arodynamique particulirement travaille, elle est la premire voiture de srie franchir la barre
des 200 mph (322 km/h). La F40 que nous prsentons est exceptionnelle par son faible kilomtrage. Immatricule pour
la premire fois en Allemagne le 1er juillet 1991, elle a t achete en juillet 2011 par son actuel propritaire, qui nous a
indiqu qu'il s'agissait alors d'une premire main. Le compteur n'affichait que 5 800 km et, depuis, la voiture a peu roul
puisqu'elle indiquait 8 507 km lors de sa dernire rvision, effectue en avril 2015 chez Modena Sport. A cette occasion,
la distribution a t refaite et la pompe eau remplace, de mme que les crous de moyeux de roues arrire. Les travaux
totalisent plus de 7 000 , selon la facture qui est jointe au dossier. Vu sa faible utilisation, cette Ferrari F40 est en trs
bel tat d'origine, certains revtements en carbone tant encore sous leur plastique d'origine. Les pneus Pirelli sont en
bon tat. A l'intrieur, les harnais Sabelt ont t remplacs au moment de l'achat par son actuel propritaire, les siges
baquets d'origine tant bien prservs. La voiture est accompagne de sa housse et sa pochette contenant la
traditionnelle lampe de poche, le manuel de conduite et le carnet comportant les adresses du rseau. Un essai en
compagnie du propritaire a rvl le parfait fonctionnement de cette machine, trs impressionnante et redoutable
d'efficacit sur les petites routes du centre de la France. Malgr son ge, la F40 reste une des supercars les plus
impressionnantes de son temps et cet exemplaire ayant peu roul en est un des meilleurs exemples. En termes de
prix, il est vident que la F40 reprsente l'archtype de l'automobile dont la cote ne va cesser de monter, la gnration des
35/40 ans arrivant sur le march et dsireuse de raliser ses rves d'enfant. La F40 symbolise le mythe absolu, une
Joconde des annes 80/90, immortelle, ultime et celle que nous prsentons, rvise, n'a que 8510 km d'origine French
title Chassis n ZFFGJ34B000089385 - Legendary supercar - The marque's 40th anniversary Ferrari - Very low
mileage, stunning, original presentation The very last: the F40 has the distinction of being the last Ferrari to be
unveiled during Enzo Ferrari's lifetime. This was the model presented in September 1987 at the Frankfurt Motor
Show in celebration of the marque's 40th anniversary. One year later Il Commendatore died in Modena and the F40
became an icon. Initial production was limited to 400 but faced with strong demand, the number of examples built
between 1987 and 1992 rose to 1 311, all left-hand drive and all painted Rosso Corsa. The F40 was basically a race
car for the road, and attracted all the superlatives. The 3-litre twin-turbo V8 engine, derived from the 288 GTO
engine, produced close to 500 bhp and the composite shell of steel, carbon fibre and kevlar, was assembled
according to a highly innovative procedure. With advanced aerodynamics, it was the first production car to exceed
200 mph. The F40 on offer has exceptionally low mileage. It was first registered in Germany on 1 July 1991, and the
current owner has informed us that it was a one-owner car when he bought it in July 2011. At that time the odometer
recorded just 5 800 km and the car has hardly been used since: the mileage was recorded at 8 507 km when it was
last serviced by Modena Sport in April 2015. At this point the valve gear was refurbished and the water pump
replaced, as were the nuts on the rear wheel hubs. The bill for this work, in the file that comes with the car, came to
over 7 000 . This Ferrari, having been used so sparingly, is presented in superb original condition, with plastic still
covering some of the carbon coatings. The Pirelli tyres are in good condition. Inside, the Sabelt harnesses were
replaced when the current owner bought the car, and the original bucket seats have been well preserved. The car
comes with its cover as well as its wallet containing the traditional pocket light, owner's manual and network booklet.
A test-drive with the owner revealed that the car runs perfectly, performing with impressive efficiency on the small
roads in the middle of France. Despite its age, the F40 remains one of the most imposing supercars and this littleused example must be one of the best. In terms of price, it is clear that the F40 represents the archetypal automobile
that is ever increasing in value, with the generation of 35 - 40 years now coming to the market looking to realise their
childhood dreams. The F40 symbolises the ultimate icon, the Mona Lisa of the '80s and '90s, immortal, absolute, and
the one that we are presenting, serviced, has covered just 8,510 km from new... Estimation 900 000 - 1 100 000 Sold
for 1,013,200