Destined to for delivery in its native Italy, this 2001 model year 456M GT is one of only 688 456M GTs to be equipped with the desirable six-speed manual gearbox. Finished in Grigio Alloy over a Blu Scuro interior trimmed in Connolly leather, this tasteful colour scheme elegantly showcases the character of the 456, a sophisticated grand tourer rather than an all-out sports car.
Sold new by Forza in Turin, the 456 remained in Italy until 2018, when it was acquired by Mr. Guikas and shipped to France. The car retains selected Ferrari owner’s manuals, and the service book indicates that the car has been maintained at key intervals, showing the last service taking place in November of 2017 at 25,760 km; its odometer presently indicates under 27,500 km. The car is offered with the period Nokia telephone and a service manual with historic stamps.
Representing remarkable value for money, the 456M GT is a wonderful 12-cylinder Ferrari that can easily be enjoyed by the whole family. A marked step forward from the 400 and 412 models of the 1980s, these cars toe the line between an analog driving experience and modern performance, and this example will not disappoint.


