Vehicle Description
We are pleased to offer 1991 Euro model F40 s/n 89769. This late
model Euro version F40 was recently imported from Japan and has
just completed a 30k cam-belt service and safety inspection by
Ferrari of Newport Beach at a cost of $6,352.36. S/n 89769 is
Classiche certified with the Red Book in hand, confirming matching
engine, transaxle and components and no previous damage. Thanks to
extensive research by John Amette, who runs the Classiche
department for Ferrari of Newport Beach, Ferrari of San Diego and
Ferrari of Washington, we can confirm that the Euro model F40s are
both lighter and faster than the US F40s. The transaxle final drive
ratio on the US F40s is 10/29 while the final drive ratio in the
Euro model F40 is 11/30, which gives a slightly higher top speed in
the Euro F40s. Additionally, the US F40s have single skin aluminum
fuel tanks with the fuel pumps mounted internally, whereas the Euro
F40s have rubber fuel cells, which are less prone to fire in a bad
accident, but require replacement every seven years. New fuel cells
have just been installed by Ferrari of Newport Beach. The US F40s
have seats with reclining back rests and an annoying passive
restraint seat belt system, whereas the Euro F40s have a
form-fitting single piece seat (which comes in three sizes) and a
three-point diagonal seat belt system. Also worth mentioning is
that the Euro F40s had the option of a variable ride height system
which raised the front suspension to go into or out of steep
driveways, and the US cars did not have this option. F40 s/n 89769
currently has 32,097 kms = 19,944 miles.
Unlike many Euro model F40s, s/n 89769 has an exceptionally
well-documented ownership and service history from new, with no
damage, no stories and lots of original documentation. Sold new by
Cornes - Co. Ltd., the Ferrari distributor and dealer for Japan.
Comes with the "Shaken" or annual vehicle safety inspection or MOT
book with the services signed off. Comes with the service invoices
from Cornes - Co. Ltd., the Ferrari distributor for Japan. Comes
with the Classiche Red Book; the full set of owner's handbooks,
including the original warranty card signed off by Cornes - Co.
Ltd., and the leather carrying pouch. Also comes with the full
toolkit with the carrying pouch, the plastic fuses and bulb holder,
the spare-in-a-can and a second set of keys. Over the last three
years, Cornes - Co. Ltd. has installed new medium size seats
($9,712.03), fitted all new tires, Installed a new clutch assembly,
rebuilt the brake system, installed new brake rotors, completed the
Classiche certification ($5.969.20), installed updated Quantum
shocks with the front lift kit (after the classiche inspection was
completed) and rebuilt the transaxle and limited slip ($80.883.50).
Comes with the original factory Koni shocks and front suspenison
lift kit. Just last month, Ferrari of Newport Beach completed a 30k
cam-belt service and safety inspection at a cost of $6,352.36 and
$18,149 for fuel cells just done.
F40 s/n 89769 was repainted by Cornes - Co. to the appropriate high
standards, is nicely detailed. Cosmetically, the carbon fiber nose,
tail, front and rear valance and all other components are in as-new
condition inside and out, and the front lights and lenses all carry
the correct date codes confirming they are original to F40 s/n
89769. The interior is immaculate, with new medium sized seats
installed by Cornes - Co. for the Classiche inspection. The floors,
door panels and sills are nicely finished in carbon fiber, with
minimal blemishes to the clear protective film applied to the sill
area. The dashboard, switches and instruments are free of wear and
damage. The front compartment carbon fiber is in good condition and
all visible frame components are nicely detailed.
F40 s/n 89769 comes complete with all books, including the owner's
manual, the original warranty book and warranty card listing the
sale date on 22 July, 1991, the handbook listing all dealers
worldwide, plus the original leather carrying pouch. Includes the
full Factory tool roll, all tools, the wheel lug wrench, tow hook,
fuses and fuse box and the spare Halogen bulbs, still in their box,
plus the Factory spare-in-a-can. Highly detailed and needs nothing.
We welcome a detailed pre-purchase inspection. If you want an
unusually well-documented, recently serviced, pride-of-ownership
lightweight F40, this is it. Like all F40s, this example has
tremendous presence, yet can be enjoyed with a reasonably clear
conscience, unlike some examples that have not yet turned over the
fourth digit of the odometer. Ferrari Classiche certification book
included. As today's Ferrari collectors turn to the "supercar set"
with a 288, an F40, an F50 and an Enzo, the F40 remains as the best
priced of the group. Not for sale in California.