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 $6352.36. 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 32097 kms = 19944
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
($9712.03) 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 $6352.36 and
$18149 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. Visit Chequered Flag International online at
chequeredflag.com to see more pictures of this vehicle or call us
at 310-827-8665 today to schedule your test drive.
