1999 Ferrari 456M GTA

• This superb example is attractively finished in a lovely shade of Tour de France Blue
• The interior is classic Ferrari in TDF Blue and Sabbia Sand piped in blue with navy carpets
• 5.5-litre, 48-valve, V12 derived from the Dino V6. 436bhp, 0-60 in 5.2 seconds
• Fully comprehensive service history from new with main dealers annually up until 2015
• Subsequently looked after by specialists Bob Houghton (2017) and Peter Chambers
• Despite the tiny mileage, there are two cambelt services in the book (2019 and July 2020)
• Presented beautifully and wearing all original paintwork, this is a special car in which to relax and enjoy traditional Ferrari V12 GT motoring
• N.B. The cherished registration number illustrated (F1 HTY) does not form part of the sale

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456 and later 456 M are front-engined 'Grand Tourers' in true Ferrari tradition and were an overdue replacement for the outdated, front-engined 412 which had been the company's premium four-seat V12 car for many years.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 centimetres and this was the last Ferrari to use this naming convention. Despite its supercar performance, 436bhp, 0-60mph in 5.2 seconds, 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), and pop-up headlights, making this the last Ferrari to do so. The model was warmly received by 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 particular UK right-hand drive, 456 GTA is the later