HISTORY:
The Ferrari 456 has always been a special model.
Luca Di Montezemolo’s idea to revive the brand was to go back to the roots.
A front engined V12 Grand Tourer was necessary for that purpose and Enzo Ferrari personally approved the project (the last car approved by Enzo).
It was 1992 at the 40th anniversary of Garage Francorchamps in Brussels, Belgium, where Ferrari chose to introduce its newest four-seater grand touring car.
Boasting elegant Pininfarina styling, the 456 would propel Ferrari into the 21st century whilst harkening back to the elegant GT cars of the 1950s and 1960s.
As a four-seater Ferrari grand-tourer, its performance was exceptional.
The 456’s 442-bhp V-12 ensured it could reach speeds of over 186 mph and accelerate from 0–100 km/h in 5.2 seconds.
Luxuriously appointed, a full leather interior with electronically adjustable front seats, electric windows, an eight-speaker stereo system with a CD player and air conditioning were all standard-fit.
Full alloy body linked to a tubular steel chassis and a carbon fibre bonnet.
The interior is Conoly leather and stitched by hand.
One of the last hand made Ferrari’s, at its heyday it would be the fastest 4 seat car in the world and one of the most expensive Ferrari’s ever made.
OUR CAR:
This 1994 Ferrari 456 GT is an exceptionally rare, European-registered launch-edition example in pristine condition — among the most collectible and sought-after early 456 GTs.
As an early 1994 production model without airbags, it retains the original three-spoke steering wheel and simpler, more dependable electronics, making it the discerning enthusiast’s choice. Its aluminium body was hand-built by Carrozzeria Scaglietti, a showcase of Ferrari’s finest traditional coachbuilding craftsmanship.
Finished in its factory launch colour — identical to the example driven by Michael Schumacher at the model’s debut — this low-mileage 456 GT is presented with:
• Original tool kit and factory flashlight
• Comprehensive history file with complete service records
• Brand-new tyres recently installed
• All interior ‘sticky buttons’ professionally refurbished
Mechanically and cosmetically immaculate, it is ready for immediate enjoyment or to take pride of place in a significant Ferrari collection. With its hand-built Scaglietti bodywork, launch-edition provenance, and exceptionally low mileage, this 456 GT is a rare chance to acquire one of the most iconic front-engined V12 Ferraris of the 1990s.
Price: P.O.A
Available through Veloce Classic Italia