Beschreibung:

In the late 1980s companies vied with each other to make supercars. The market was buoyant and engineers wanted to extend themselves. It seemed that hardly a week went by without a new project being announced though some of these did not progress beyond the initial press release. There were many reasons why manufacturers wanted to climb on the bandwagon, but Ferrari had a reason which came from the heart: 1987 was the company's fortieth anniversary as a maker and Enzo Ferrari was close to the end of his life. The F40 was designed to commemorate a major landmark for the company and it was also the last car the design of which was approved by the great man himself. The F40 set out to be the world's fastest production car and achieved that aim with a top speed of 201 mph (321 kph) and 0-60 mph in under four seconds. It was based on the GTO Group B car but stripped of carpets and interior door panels to save weight. The engine was a short-stroke variation of the 3 litre Quattrovalve V8 with twin IHI turbochargers; this gave a staggering 478 bhp while 426 lb ft torque meant the F40 was a brilliant driving experience in any road conditions. The Pininfarina studio surpassed itself with a body which combined beauty with function; it had kerbside presence yet was aerodynamically sound. Launched at a time when the prices of classic cars, especially Ferraris, were going through the roof, the F40 was sold only to established Ferrari customers and only 1,311 examples were made. It was a personal gesture by Enzo Ferrari to valued clients and since he died in 1988, it was among his last gestures. When the car was unveiled to the world's news media in July, 1987, Enzo Ferrari revealed that he had in mind, both the celebration of a significant anniversary and a car in the spirit of the Ferrari 250 LM, the last which could technically be driven to Le Mans, win the race, and be driven home. This example, finished in the F40’s traditional Rosso Corsa with matching interior, was acquired new by its current owner, one of Europe’s most prominent Ferrari collectors. It has never been crashed and is described by him as 'excellent' in every way. It has been maintained without regard to cost by Ferrari's importer to France, Ch. Pozzi, S.A., and bills are available. The last service, carried out in 2002 at 26,493 km, cost € 11,424 (including fuel tanks), since when the car has hardly been driven. It also has the advantage of possessing both French and Swiss import documents, as the owner has houses in each country. When a one owner Ferrari F40 comes to the market, it always attracts interest and this is a magnificent example of a landmark car. Enzo Ferrari wanted a car in the spirit of the 250 LM and some mechanics at Maranello at the time called the F40 nothing else but 'LM' or 'Le Mans'. En 1987, l'entreprise célèbre son 40e anniversaire en tant que constructeur et Enzo Ferrari arrive au terme de sa vie. Conçue pour commémorer l'événement, la F40 sera aussi la dernière voiture dont il approuvera lui-même le design. La F40 devient la voiture de série la plus rapide du monde, avec une vitesse de pointe de 321 km/h et une accélération de 0 à 100 km/h en moins de 4 secondes. Pour la carrosserie, Pininfarina s'est aussi surpassée en combinant beauté et fonction. Lancée à une période où le prix des voitures classiques, surtout les Ferrari, atteint des sommets, la F40 ne sera vendue qu'à une clientèle Ferrari établie. Seuls 1,311 exemplaires seront fabriqués. Ce modèle, fini dans le traditionnel ‘Rosso Corsa’ Ferrari et intérieur assorti, est décrit par son seul et actuel propriétaire comme étant "en excellent état" à tous égards. La voiture a été entretenue à grands frais (factures à l'appui) par Ch. Pozzi, importateur de la marque pour la France, le dernier service remontant à 2002 pour € 11,424 (réservoirs compris) quand elle affichait 26,493km. Elle n’a pratiquement pas roulé depuis et n’a jamais eu d’accidents. Grand avantage, elle est dédouanée en Franc