The Mondial 8 was introduced in 1980 as a replacement for its 2+2 predecessor, the 308 GT4. Its longer and wider chassis provided better passenger accommodation, while ongoing development produced the ‘Quattrovalvole’ model of 1982 and the Mondial Cabriolet of 1984 – the first true convertible Ferrari since the Daytona Spider. The combination of topless design, performance, and superb road manners was a resounding success, with Road & Track declaring “Faster, better looking with wind-in-the-hair driving and all the attention from the sidelines you can handle.”

The final iteration of the Mondial was the Mondial T, which was introduced in 1989 with a larger 3.4-liter V-8 engine mated to a transversely-mounted five-speed gearbox, devised for Ferrari’s Formula 1 cars over a decade earlier. This lowered the driveline five inches, improved handling, and allowed for easier servicing. With output approaching 300 horsepower, the larger engine propelled the Mondial T to 60 miles per hour in 6.5 seconds and onwards to a reported top speed of 158 miles per hour. It is widely considered to be the most desirable of the Mondial models.

One of approximately 1,010 similar cars built during a run from 1989 through 1993, this particular Mondial T remains in excellent condition throughout; being reported to have been driven sparingly since new with the odometer showing just over 12,000 miles though it should be noted that the title shows exempt. Finished in Bianco over Navy with a black soft-top and tonneau cover; this example benefits from a recent engine-out service that includes the timing belt, water pump, tensioners and rollers. Alongside you’ll find such features as power windows, cassette sound system, factory air conditioning, factory alloy wheels; power windows, steering and four-wheel disc brakes. The Mondial T is exceptional in rare colors and is serviced and ready to go.