1982 Ferrari Mondial QV Coupe

Introduced in 1980, the Mondial is a 2+2 Coupe with a mid/rear mounted 3.0 V8 Ferrari engine. The Mondial saw Ferrari return to Pininfarina for styling and it was sold as a mid-sized coupe and, eventually, a cabriolet. It was conceived as a 'usable' model, offering the practicality of four seats but with the performance of a Ferrari. The car's body was not built as a monocoque in the same way as a conventional car; instead the steel outer body was produced by the famous Italian coachbuilder Carrozzeria Scaglietti, just down the road in nearby Modena and then built over a lightweight steel box-section space frame. The Mondial model was the first Ferrari where the entire engine/gearbox/rear suspension assembly was mounted on a detachable steel sub-frame, making engine removal for a major rebuild or cylinder head removal much easier than it was on earlier models. Production continued all the way through to 1993, such was the popularity of this design layout, with 6,800 models produced world-wide.

This left-hand drive 3.0 Mondial was supplied new in 1982. The car has covered 70,417 kilometres from new and is presented in grey with black leather interior. Having resided in Italy for many years, the bodywork and interior of this car are in excellent condition. Buyers should be aware that this lot has formed part of a large private collection and has been stood for some time in a heated environment, as such , some remedial works may be required. A light service has just been carried out by racing specialists Terry Keys Motorsport and a mechanical report from Terry Keys will be supplied in the history file at the auction. The Mondial Coupe is possibly the best value Ferrari money can buy today and this example is no exception.