Vehicle Description
To be OFFERED AT AUCTION at Auctions America's Auburn Spring event,
May 11-13, 2017.
Chassis No.
ZFFWP50A1V0105988
Estimate:
$ 55,000 - $ 65,000 US
A force to be reckoned with on a winding road or charging down the
autostrada; the Ferrari 456 GTA is a very civilized 2+2 coupe that
follows in the footsteps of the prior 400i and 412i models. The 456
series was introduced in 1992 and continued to give the Ferrari
owner an opportunity to thrill two rear seat passengers. The car's
pace is without question a common Ferrari feature and this model
will reach an approximate 185-mph top speed. It was the world's
fastest production four-seater when offered as a new car.
The 456 became Ferrari's new flagship Grand Tourer, and would
remain in production until 2003 with 3,289 examples built in total,
in all guises. The 456 boasted many firsts for Ferrari in terms of
new technology and design integrations; it would also however mark
many lasts as well, such as the popular pop-up headlights found on
many Ferraris. Replaced by the 612, the 456 exudes luxury and
performance that only Ferrari can deliver. Variants were produced
in the GT, M GT, GTA, and M GTA formats. It is reported that
between the 456M GT and 456 GTA there were 1,271 built.
For sporting luxury, the Ferrari 456 GTA is a fine choice. This
example is gorgeous in Nero (black) with a luxurious tan leather
interior that is configured with bucket seats and console, with
individual bucket-type seating also found for the rear passengers.
Powered by a legendary Ferrari V-12 engine, the 456 GTA utilizes a
5.5-liter, 436-hp version that is linked to a four-speed automatic
transaxle. Four-wheel disc brakes allow excellence in stopping
ability, covered by custom alloy wheels fitted with Michelin
tires.
Driving comfort is assured by air conditioning and power functions
that include seats, mirrors and windows, Veglia analog
instrumentation and Ferrari AM/FM radio. It is reported that
accompanying the Ferrari is a service document which included major
belt service, plus the full books and manuals in the Ferrari-logoed
leather pouch.
The Pininfarina design optimized the most rational way to roominess
and maximum performance in terms of safety and easy driving
positioning with a front engine and rear gearbox. Enjoy the drive.
