1979 FERRARI 400 GT - Lot 71

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1979 FERRARI 400 GT - Lot 71
1979 FERRARI 400 GT French registration Chassis number 26739 - Carburetor and manual gearbox version: only 147 produced - Delivered by Pozzi on February 27, 1979. - Followed by Pozzi until the mid-90s, then by specialists. - One of the last 400 GTs produced - Matching colors Teinte Argento on Rosso Leather interior. - Maintenance and restoration: Tolerie/painting in 2016 and over €15,000 of recent mechanical work. Presented at the 1976 Paris Motor Show, the Ferrari 400 is the successor to the 365 GT4 2+2 model. Designed by Pininfarina, it was powered by a 4.8-liter Colombo V12 engine fed by six Weber twin-barrel carburetors, developing 340 hp. Before the advent of anti-pollution standards and electronic fuel injection, which toned down the model with the 400i in November 1979 (down to 310 hp), the 400 GT with six twin-barrel carburetors delivered 340 hp, offering considerably more power and more rapid revs. Coupled with the mechanical gearbox, this engine transformed the large 2+2 coupé into a lively sports car, delivering the raw, aggressive sound typical of unbridled Colombo V12s. Produced in only 147 units, this factory configuration is a rarity on the market today. Production of the 400 marked the appearance of the automatic gearbox in the Ferrari catalog ("Automatic" version, 355 units produced). The alternative, named "400 GT", retained the traditional five-speed mechanical gearbox. With just 147 units produced, the carbureted GT version is now the rarest configuration in the 400 range. Chassis 26739 is one of these rare GT examples. It was delivered new to France on February 27, 1979 by Charles Pozzi in Saint-Maur. The vehicle is presented in its original color configuration, combining Argento (Metallic Gray) bodywork with a Rosso (Red) Leather interior, whose upholstery today displays a patina of use consistent with its age. The odometer shows just over 130,000 original kilometers. The first part of the vehicle's life has been retraced thanks to the Pozzi archives, which have enabled us to isolate a copy of the original warranty card and maintenance invoices from the period. The history tells us that this 400 was followed in the Pozzi network until the mid-90s, before maintenance was entrusted to various brand specialists. In 2016, just prior to its acquisition by the current owner, the car benefited from extensive sheet metal and bodywork work, including a full paint job that still looks good today. Since its purchase, the current owner has continued to technically upgrade the vehicle. A file of invoices in excess of 15,000 euros attests to the work carried out, including work on the carburetor, exhaust system, cylinder head and electrical system. It's worth noting that an oil leak has been reported to the MOT. More powerful, louder and mechanically more aggressive than the fuel-injected versions, this 400 GT with Pozzi manual gearbox is an opportunity to acquire the rarest and sportiest of the line. The description of the vehicle is based on information provided by the seller, who remains solely responsible for the condition of the property. The House of Osenat verifies their consistency. 1979 FERRARI 400 GT French registration document Chassis number 26739 - Carburetor and manual transmission version: only 147 units produced - Delivered on February 27, 1979 by Pozzi. - Serviced at Pozzi until the mid-1990s, then by specialists. - One of the last 400 GTs produced - Matching colors: Argento exterior with Rosso leather interior. - Maintenance and restoration: Bodywork/paintwork in 2016 and more than €15,000 of recent mechanical work. Unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in 1976, the Ferrari 400 succeeded the 365 GT4 2+2 model. Designed by Pininfarina, it was powered by a 4.8-liter Colombo V12 engine fed by six twin-barrel Weber carburetors, developing 340 horsepower. Before the arrival of anti-pollution standards and electronic fuel injection, which would tame the model with the 400i in November 1979 (dropping to 310 hp), the 400 GT with six twin-barrel carburetors delivered 340 horsepower, offering significantly more power and more responsive acceleration. Coupled with the manual transmission, this engine transformed this large 2+2 coupe into a lively sports car, delivering the raw and aggressive sound typical of unrestricted Colombo V12 engines. With only 147 units produced, this factory configuration is now a rarity on the market. The production of the 400 marked the appearance of th
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