Enzo Ferrari lived and breathed motor racing, even if initially, building road cars was just a way to keep his beloved Scuderia on the track. But even if his heart was racing, his head meant that his name ended up on some of the most legendary road cars ever made.

Throughout the 50s and 60s, Ferrari quickly became the go-to for the luxury touring market and it became Enzo’s proving ground. So often seen in finely tailored suits and thick-rimmed glasses, he oversaw the creation of icons like the 250 GT, 365 and the Daytona.

These days, if you’re after a family-friendly Ferrari, you’ve got options like the FF, GTC4 Lusso, or even the Purosangue, if your budget can stretch that far. But back in the 1980s, your choice was pretty straightforward: the 400. A development of the 365 GT4 2+2, owning a 400 became a quiet but unmistakable badge of personal success.

This car is a slightly later 400i Automatic, supplied new by H.R. Owen in January 1985, finished in Blue Sera over a light grey hide interior. Its exterior lines manage to be both modern and classic at the same time. The mid-body swage line is a nod to the Daytona, yet the 400 somehow looks more contemporary.

Every time you look at the car, you spot another subtle design detail, whether it’s the miniature badges on the wing mirrors or the classic Ferrari quad tail lamps.

Step inside and you’re greeted by an abundance of leather. The seats, finished in light grey hide, are so generously padded they look muscular. The dash and centre console are wrapped in contrasting blue leather, with matching carpets tying it all together. The original steering wheel has been replaced in favour of a MOMO Prototipo, a fine choice, often favoured by the classic Porsche enthusiast.

Under the bonnet, the 400i follows a classic Ferrari formula. A 4.8-litre V12 provides the power, but instead of Weber carburettors, it’s fitted with Bosch fuel injection, producing over 300bhp. This silky-smooth setup is paired with a GM-sourced 3-speed automatic, the first Ferrari to feature an auto box. You might cry sacrilege, but honestly, it makes perfect sense given the car’s character.

Like any Ferrari, maintenance is key, and the history file for this car could rival a Tolkien novel. Over its lifetime, close to £120,000 has been spent to keep it in top condition. Alongside regular maintenance, in early 2022 the car was sent to Corotec, where it underwent a thorough restoration program. This included stripping the underside back to bare metal and completely refinishing it.

The paperwork stretches right back to the car’s early days, including its original handbook and service book. It contains detailed records of every owner and transaction, along with communications verifying the engine's health through compression test results. Remarkably, this level of documentation has stayed with the car for over 40 years and the car has been with its current owner since 2012.

Now, though, it’s ready for its next owner. The 400i represents exceptional value for money compared to its contemporaries. It’s an inherently usable Ferrari that combines comfort and practicality with speed and style. It’s believed this car is one of only 123 UK-supplied, right-hand drive examples. It is unlikely you’ll find another example with such a complete and traceable history in this rare specification.

As with all our vehicles, a full digital folder is available on request containing more images, walk-around videos, and scans of the service history. The car can also be viewed by appointment at our West London showroom.