The best things sometimes come with a wait. That’s how Ferrari justified its re-entry to the grand touring market with its 456 in 1992, after discontinuing its 412 predecessor three years prior. The 456 headlined Garage Francorchamps’ 40th anniversary celebration in Brussels. It marked major departure from the 412 with its all-new, 65-degree V-12 and curvaceous styling.
The new 5.5-litre V-12 helped the 456 sprint to 60 mph in just 5.2 seconds before topping out over 300 km/h. As a grand-tourer, it excelled with its comfortable, leather-lined interior, and modern switchgear. A six-speed manual transmission with Ferrari’s classic gated shifter was standard in the 456 GT, with an automatic transmission available as an option.
Presented here, this 1995 Ferrari 456 GT was delivered new in Italy and stayed with its first owner for about 20 years. Finished in a distinctive Blu Swaters paint and Blu Nuovola leather interior with matching carpeting, the car is mated to the desirable six-speed manual transmission, making for a subtle and tasteful grand tourer. Its current owner, a German collector, acquired the car a year and a half ago. Recent maintenance includes a €3.300 major service in late 2015 and brake service and a fluid flush in 2017. Furthermore, the car is accompanied by its original service book with over 20 service stamps from throughout its life, confirming its mileage as just under 68,500 original kilometres from new.
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