With a spotless history
Sure, it’s a bit of a sensation: an F40 with only one owner and just 360 kilometres on the clock. So it’s basically like new, untouched and with a spotless history. Well, those 360 kilometres probably came from being pushed around the spacious garage of its sole owner. But the question is: what do you do with a vehicle like this? Do you leave it on its ancient but original tyres? Do you just keep it on display, a time capsule for future generations? Or do you invest a few hundred pounds to get the F40 back on the road?
VIN: ZFFGJ34B000084036
Engine: 20848
Auction: RM Sotheby’s, Monterey 2025, estimate 2,4 bis 2,6 mio Dollar. With these informations: «This F40 is undoubtedly one of the last examples not only still being with its original owner but also having near delivery mileage. Completing assembly in February 1990, chassis number 84036 was specified as a European-market example with instruments in kilometers. As such, the car was built without catalytic converters and adjustable suspension, making it one of the prized “non-cat, non-adjust” chassis. Hong Seh Motors, then the Ferrari distributor for Southeast Asia, delivered the car to its first and only owner who left it in static storage for 35 years. Under his care, it was kept out of public view and was never driven or even serviced. The car has remained unseen and completely off the radar its entire life. With just 360 kilometers (~224 miles) on the odometer, this Ferrari displays remarkable originality, evident in factory markings and body numbers, including original blue stickers on the wheels (noting the wheel nuts were torqued on the assembly line), original 1989 date-coded tires, and original witness markings on all fittings. Under close examination, it is very clear that this F40 has never been disassembled and remains in incredibly original condition, with significant carbon weave visible throughout the car. While this F40 was not used and kept in storage, please note that it would need significant restoration to be brought back to show-ready condition. Bidders should also note that while it has been cleaned, no attempt has been made to start the car since its emergence and a major service will be required should the next owner wish to drive it. A leak-down test was conducted in advance of the sale to test the integrity of the engine, with readings found to be 2% across all cylinders. Included with the sale are a set of F40 tools and books».
A collection of Ferrari F40 you can find: here (just in German, sorry, English still work in progress).