1999 Ferrari 456 M GTA [LHD]

Produced from 1992 until 2003, the Ferrari 456 and later 456 M are front-engined "Grand Tourers' in true Ferrari tradition, and were an overdue replacement for the outdated front-engined 412 which had been the company's premium four-seat, V12 car for many years. The name '456' refers to the fact that each cylinder displaces 456 cubic centimeters and this was the last Ferrari to use this naming convention. Despite its supercar performance, 436bhp, 0-60mph in 5.2 secs, and a top speed of 188mph, the 456 has a relatively unstressed engine which has proven to be a very reliable unit.Its looks are smooth and understated, and distinctive external features include a small grille with fog lights on the outside, bonnet-mounted air scoops (removed on the 456M), a motorised undercarriage spoiler that begins its deployment above 65 mph and pop-up headlights, making this the last Ferrari to do so. The model was warmly received by the press and enthusiasts alike, and although not produced in large numbers was always gently in demand by 'silver-haired' Ferrari owners before the 456M was eventually replaced in 2004 by the 612 Scaglietti.

This left-hand drive Ferrari 456M GTA is finished in Grigio Alloy(Silver Blue Metallic) with Dark Blue Leather and was first registered in the Netherlands on24/11/1999 with delivery to its one and only previous owner at the start of January 2000. The car was purchased by our vendor from a reputable dealer in the Netherlands in August of 2015 and was imported into the UK shortly afterwards. It was the Dealer Principal's own car, he was a Ferrari enthusiast, and he only sold it to make way for his new 612. It's a superb example of the model and was well specified when new with a sumptuous interior featuring electric seats, air-conditioning, and electric windows. We understand that the car has covered 60,000 miles-95,000km (the speedometer was changed at the time of import) however the original speedo (with odometer) in Kms will be provided with the car.Obviously well-maintained, the car has a full main dealer service history with recent annual services completed by a Ferrari independent specialist and is accompanied by that well-documented history, the original leather wallet, and handbook. Timing belts have been replaced in the last three years with the relevant invoices, and the car has over 6 months of MoT remaining with no advisories.

Documented Service History:Main Dealer Service @ 11217km - 26/05/2000 - Ferrari Kroymans HollandMain Dealer Service @ 31210km - 28/09/2001 - Ferrari Kroymans HollandMain Dealer Service @ 47660km - 31/10/2002 - Ferrari Kroymans Holland (including timing belts)Main Dealer Service @ 76202km - 07/04/2005 - Ferrari Kroyman Holland (including timing belts)Independent Specialist Service @ 91256km - 28/05/2013 - including timing belts and following period of storage by the previous owner. This is the same garage who sold the vehicle to its current owner.Independent Specialist Service @ 94000km - 01/08/2015.

The vendor informs us that this lovely Ferrari runs perfectly and has recently returned from an uneventful trip to Spa in Belgium, where it proved a pleasure to drive with the generous boot space and spacious cabin making it an ideal family touring car. The 456M is an eminently usable, competent 'Grand Tourer' and still seems incredible value.