Vehicle Description
1983 Ferrari Mondial Quattrovalvole
Adhering to its name, Ferrari is certainly known for its innovative
design, handmade automobiles, and plenty of power delivered with a
resonance only a Ferrari can offer up. The word Mondial means
literally involving a large part of the world, which is absolutely
the case when one talks about this iconic automaker.
Here in our numerous halls and rooms at Classic Auto Mall we have
almost everything one can think of for consignment offering at this
time. We only have 1 other Ferrari, and now 1 Mondial
Quattrovalvole (QV but you have to love the Italian language how it
just rolls off your tongue). Blanco con Rosso and bellissimo, this
car will impressionare tu!
Exterior
Certainly, in sync with the times... those being the mid 80's we
see the Italian interpretation of the squared off design theory.
With a penchant for grids and horizontal grilles, integrated
contrasting crash bumpers and a low-slung overall profile, this
Mondial presents nicely. Panels are straight and gaps are minded. A
beneficiary of a repaint and ding removal in August 2021 along with
the bumper shims being removed and the bumpers being painted body
matching silver instead of black we can agree this car is smooth
and clean. An extra-long wheelbase which was necessary to
accommodate the mid-engine, and the car is well balanced. Scuderia
Ferrari badging in yellow, and Mondial wheels replacing the
original metric wheels, (however, they are included with the
purchase), against the Silver exterior and it's a great combo.
Interior
Pelle nera adorns the door panels, and sports plenty of padding and
stitching. Slight spoiling is seen on both doors in high use areas.
More pelle nera covers the bucket seats, with the exception of the
driver's bucket which has been recovered in Naugahyde, and drip in
Italian design with their sleek high backs and minimal padding. A 2
plus 2 rear seating arrangement is seen behind the buckets. Square
design in the console shows a chromed gear shift grid and sitting
next to it an early version of what would now be a digital info
center with corresponding warning lights when various functions are
due service or inoperable. Moving back on the console we note
numerous power switches and pushbuttons, one of which is missing
its function marking. These are the A/C and heat controls, power
windows, defroster, and antenna to name a few. At the front of the
console is a Blaupunkt AM/FM/Cassette stereo with a remote
Blaupunkt EQ. A square design dash sits in its own pod atop the
dash, and a Nardi mahogany and aluminum steering wheel is in front
of this, the original wheel is included. Deep black carpeting
floods the floors and is protected by black carpeted mats.
Drivetrain
A Ferrari Dino 2.9 Liter V8 is engineered into the mid car engine
bay and makes a respectable 230hp. Bosch K Jetronic injection feeds
fossils to the mill, and it pushes power to the rear wheels through
a 5-speed manual transmission and down to a 4.063 final drive axle.
We do note that the engine cover struts are weak, the oil dipstick
is missing its electronic connection, and no float valve switch on
the coolant header tank.
Undercarriage
Looking underneath, we see some early trappings of ground effects
panels and shields. Slight surface rust is seen on the corners of
these panels, but certainly the car remains structurally sound.
Independent suspension and power disc brakes are all around. We
note the lack of catalytic converters and only see straight pipes
in their place but our consignor states that a pair of hollowed
converters and converter piping is included with the purchase.
Drive-Ability
Typical of an Italian sports car it is tight for the average
American to get in and out, but once you're in it's comfortable,
and seems spacious. All controls are within reach, unfortunately
many of the electrics are currently not functioning. Some of the
nonfunctional items being the locks not working either via power or
manually, the odometer not turning, the power mirrors not working,
sunroof not working, the windshield washers not working, the
electronic gas door open switch not working and the electric heater
control valve not working. The engine ran smoothly, and shifted
with ease, I just had to get accustomed to the grid.
A good example that could use some electrical work on the power
conveniences side, but you still have access by the manual pulls. A
new paint job and some bumper smoothing along with some maintenance
items, timing belts and water pump replaced in 2015 and a myriad of
extra parts and we can certainly overlook some of the cipiglios.
Priced right, this could be your entry into the Ferrari world, and
you can have wind in your hair to boot! Eccitazione Abbondanza
!
VIN DECODE
ZFFMD14A8D0048299
Z-Italy
F-Ferrari
F-Passenger Car
M-2.9L V8 230hp
D-Manual Belts
13-Mondial QV Coupe
A-LHD North American Production
8-Check Digit
D-1983
O-Maranello, Italy Assy Plant
048299-Sequential Unit Number
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 650 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.
