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1995 Ferrari 456 GT at RM Sothebys Auction Paris, only 7000 km

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  1. Ferrari 308 Vetro

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    Will be interesting to follow. 7000 km is not really a lot. Coulour inside? Let's see where it ends...
    No Reserve! What you think?

    Link to RM https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/PA18/Paris/lots/r0087-1995-ferrari-456-gt/634989

    The best things sometimes come with a wait. That’s how Ferrari justified its re-entry to the grand touring market with its 456 in 1992, after discontinuing its 412 predecessor three years prior. The 456 headlined Garage Francorchamps’ 40th anniversary celebration in Brussels. It marked major departure from the 412 with its all-new, 65-degree V-12 and curvaceous styling.

    The new 5.5-litre V-12 helped the 456 sprint to 60 mph in just 5.2 seconds before topping out over 300 km/h. As a grand-tourer, it excelled with its comfortable, leather-lined interior, and modern switchgear. A six-speed manual transmission with Ferrari’s classic gated shifter was standard in the 456 GT, with an automatic transmission available as an option.

    Presented here, this 1995 Ferrari 456 GT was delivered new in Italy and stayed with its first owner for about 20 years. Finished in a distinctive Blu Swaters paint and Blu Nuovola leather interior with matching carpeting, the car is mated to the desirable six-speed manual transmission, making for a subtle and tasteful grand tourer. Its current owner, a German collector, acquired the car a year and a half ago. Today, it shows less than 7,000 km from new on its odometer. Recent maintenance includes a €3.300 major service in late 2015 and brake service and a fluid flush in 2017.

    Low-mileage 456s are becoming increasingly difficult to find and as a result, this two-owner example is not to be missed.
     
  2. asgor

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    That's a whole lotta blue
     
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  4. Bluebottle

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    Is there something wrong with my eyesight, or does that odometer read 68,457 Km.?
     
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  5. Ferrari 308 Vetro

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    Mama mia, correct, more the 68000 KM!!!!
    Wow...
     
  6. Bluebottle

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    Thanks. Glad I am not losing my marbles!

    Those auctioneers ought to be shot.
     
  7. asgor

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    The photography was done BEFORE the odometer was rolled back. Just a miscommunication between departments: new pics will be posted soon.
     
  8. Bluebottle

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    :D:D:D
     
  9. bergxu

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    LOVE that interior! Reminds me of Triumph's "Shadow Blue" that was available on the later TR6s. Wonder if this could be imported to the US since the 456 was also built for our market?
     
  10. G. Pepper

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    I would not want that interior.
     
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  11. Ferrari 308 Vetro

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    Now it's correct, the 7000 km is out...
     
  12. PaulK

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    I love that interior. Someone had balls specing it out. that's for sure.
    There is luggage with the car along with the 68k on the clock... Whomever owned this car was living la dolce vita.
     
  13. JayEff

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    It will be really interesting to see what this sells for.
     
  14. Lionworks Auto

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    English description is corrected. The French is not. Ha!


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  15. Bluebottle

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    These auctioneers are appalling. I have been looking at the details of another car in the auction which a friend of mine quite fancies and the description is very careless.
     
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