1979 400A (Carb) Auto Chassis 26805 on Ebay

samsaprunoff · Apr 22, 2013

Good day All,

Just documenting these cars, as they come up...

Lots of pics in this ad...

Cheers,

Sam

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1979 Ferrari 400 (Carb) Auto
Color: Dark Blue Exterior with Tan Interior
Mileage: 28783 miles
Location: Marietta, GA USA
VIN:
Chassis: 26805
Auction (Reserve): $20000 USD (6 Days remaining)

THIS RARE 1979 FERRARI 400A IN AMZING CONDITION FOR SALE. IT STARTS, RUNS, AND DRIVES GREAT. THE BODY AND UNDER-CARRIAGE ARE RUST-FREE. THIS CAR HAS HAD ONE REPAINT THAT LOOKS GREAT WITH MINIMAL FLAWS. THE 4.8L, V-12 ENGINE PRODUCES 311 HP. IT IS EQUIPPED WITH 6 WEBER CARBURETORS. THIS ENGINE AND CARBURETOR SET UP IS THE SAME AS FERRARI DAYTONA. THIS LUXURY 2+2 TOURING CAR WAS EQUIPPED WITH THE GM TURBO-HYDRAMATIC (TH400) AUTOMATIC

TRANSMISSION FOR THE USA MARKET. ONLY 502 FERRARI 400'S WERE EVER BUILT. THERE WERE 355 UNITS WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND 147 UNITS WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION. WE HAVE THE OWNER'S MANUAL, SERVICE MANUAL, PARTS MANUAL, TOOLS, AN AFTERMARKET BUT FUNCTIONAL JACK, AND SEVERAL KEYS FOR THE CAR.

WE PURCHASED THIS FERRARI AS PART OF A 3 CAR PACAKGE FROM A SERIOUS CAR COLLECTOR IN CHATTANOOGA TENNESSEE. IT IS A TWO OWNER CAR. THE PREVIOUS OWNER PURCHASED IT ON 5-23-1992 IN TENNESSEE WHERE HE KEPT IT IN A CLIMATE CONTROLLED GARAGE WITH MINIMAL USE. IN FACT, HE JUST REGISTERED THE CAR IN HIS NAME JUST BEFORE THE SALE ( SEE PHOTO OF THE TITLE).WE WERE TOLD THAT HIS PRIVATE MECHANIC KEPT IT UP REGULARLY. WE DON'T HAVE ANY SERVICE RECORDS FOR THE CAR SO PLEASE DON'T ASK ABOUT THEM. IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR AN ORIGINAL 400A THAT LOOKS, RUNS, AND DRIVES GREAT,THIS CAR IS FOR YOU. IT MAY NEED SOME MINOR REPAIRS AND SERVICES. IF YOU ARE ONE OF THOSE FERRARI FANATICS THAT WANTS TO SEE THE ENGINE OUT SERVICE RECORDS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS, THIS CAR IS NOT FOR YOU.

EXTERIOR:
THE BODY PANELS, UNDER-CARRIAGE, INNER FENDERS, SILLS, AND THE TRUNK ARE RUST-FREE. THE BODY PANELS ARE RAZOR STRAIGHT. THE SHUT LINES ARE PERFECT. THIS CAR HAS HAD ONE REPAINT ABOUT 10 YEARS AGO. IT IS VERY GLOSSY WITH SOME MINIMAL FLAWS SUCH AS TINY CHIPS (IE: ONE ABOUT THE SIZE OF HALF OF A DIME ABOVE DRIVER'S DOOR HANDLE), AND A FEW SMALL STRESS CRACKS AT THE CORNERS ADJACENT TO THE HEADLIGHT OPENINGS, HOOD OPENING, AND ONE ADJACENT TO THE HOOD LOUVER. OVERALL THE PAINT REALLY STANDS OUT. ALL GLASS, TRIM. AND LIGHT LENSES ARE IN GREAT CONDITION. THE WINDOWS ARE TINTED. THE ORIGINAL WHEELS ARE IN GREAT CONDITION WITH SOME MINIMAL CURB RASHES. THE MICHELIN 215/70 VR15 XWX ARE VERY OLD AND DRY BUT STILL RIDE SMOOTH.THEY NEED TO BE REPLACED.

THE EXHAUST SYSTEM IS SOLID AND SOUNDS GREAT.

INTERIOR:
THE LEATHER SEATS ARE IN VERY GOOD AND SOFT CONDITION. THE DRIVER SEAT HAS SOME WEAR ( SEE PHOTO). THE REAR SEATS. DOOR PANELS, DASH, CONSOLE, STEERING WHEEL, HEADLINER, AND THE INSTRUMENT PANELS ARE IN GREAT CONDITION. THE ORIGINAL BLACK CARPETS ARE IN GREAT CONDITION AND ARE PROTECTED WITH A SET OF NEW FLOOR MATS WITH FERRARI LOGOS.

MECHANICAL:
THE ENGINE STARTS RIGHT UP. IT IDLES SMOOTH, RUNS COOL, AND HAS GREAT OIL PRESSURE. IT IS AMAZING THAT A 34 YEAR OLD FERRARI WITH 6 CARBURETOR RUNS SO SMOOTH. THE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE SHOWS 5 kg/cm2 WHILE IDELING AT 1100 RPM ( SEE PHOTO). THERE ARE A FEW DROPS OF OIL BELOW THE ENGINE WHILE PARKED OVERNIGHT. ITS NOT MUCH AND WE ARE NOT WORRY ABOUT IT. THE TH400 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTS SMOOTH. THE BRAKES AND SUSPENSION FUNCTION PROPERLY. WE HAVE ONLY DRIVEN THIS CAR FOR ABOUT 2 MILES AROUND THE BLOCK. THE TIRES ARE VERY OLD AND WE DID NOT WANT TO DRIVE IT AT A HIGH SPEED ON MAIN ROADS. OUR TECHNICIAN JUST REPLACED ALL THE DRIVE BELTS INCLUDING THE 2 A/C BELTS. THIS FERRARI MAY NEED A FRESH SERVICE OR SOME MINOR REPAIRS BUT RUNS AND DRIVES GREAT.

ELECTRICAL:
ALL LIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS, BRAKE LIGHTS, HIDDEN FOG LAMPS,GAUGES, HORN, SWITCHES, ETC. FUNCTION PROPERLY. EVEN THE POWER ANTENNA SWITCH WORKS. THE FUEL GAUGE WORKS BUT IT FLOCTUATES AND DOES NOT SHOW THE ACTUAL FUEL IN THE TANK. THIS FERRARI IS EQUIPPED WITH AN A/C SYSTEM WITH SEPARATE CONTROLS FOR THE FRONT AND THE REAR. BOTH CONTOLS WORK AND THE AIR BLOWS COLD FROM THE FRONT AND THE REAR VENTS. THE POWER WINDOW ON THE PASSENGER SIDE IS NOT WORKING. OUR TECHNICIAN REPLACED THE MOTOR. HOWEVER, THE PLASTIC TRANSMISSION GEAR TEETH ARE WORN. IT NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE AFTERMARKET RADIO WORKS OK. SOME OF YOU OLD TIMERS MAY RECOGNIZE THE ESCORT RADAR DETECTOR CONTROL UNIT THAT IS INSTALLED IN THE ASHTRAY. WE DO NOT KNOW IF IT WORKS BUT IT SURE LOOKS COOL.

ENGINE COMPARTMENT:
THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT LOOKS CLEAN AND ORIGINAL BUT NOT DETAILED.

TRUNK:
THE TRUNK LOOKS VERY NICE AND CLEAN. THE CARPETS ARE VERY NICE. THE TRUNK HOUSES THE SPARE TIRE, AN AFTERMARKET JACK, AND THE TOOL KIT. MOST OF THE TOOLS APPEAR TO BE ORIGINAL BUT NOT ALL.

WE HAVE TRIED TO DESCRIBE A 34 YEAR OLD CLASSIC FERRARI TO THE BEST OF OUR ABILITY. WE HAVE PROVIDED 100 HIGH QUALITY IMAGES. PLEASE VIEW THEM PRIOR TO BIDDING. MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE MONEY IN HAND AND WILLING TO BUY THE CAR AFTER YOU WIN THE AUCTION.

THIS FERRARI WILL BE SOLD WITH A BILL OF SALE AND A CLEAR TENNESSEE TITLE. THE ODOMETER READING OF 28,783 MILES APPEARS TO BE THE ACTUAL MILEAGE ON THE CAR. HOWEVER, IN THE STATE OF GEORGIA ALL VEHICLES THAT ARE 10 YEARS AND OLDER WILL BE SOLD WITH MILES "EXEMPT".
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samsaprunoff · Apr 29, 2013

Good day All,

Ad did not sell (Max bid $24100 - Reserve not met) and has been relisted, but with a Buy It Now of $28500 USD.

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I seem to remember a red 400A (Carb) for sale in California last year for sale for close to $28K as well... which apparently sold. Interestingly, it does look like the asking price is around the upper 20's for a driver condition 400A Carb... although one has to take this with a grain of salt, as this generalization is based upon the three North American cars that have been listed on the Internet.

Cheers,

Sam

RWebber · May 1, 2013

Why are the name and address on the title redacted? You could easily lay a piece of paper over it or solid tape rather than permanent marker

samsaprunoff · May 13, 2013

Good day All,

I just checked and they lowered the Buy It now to $25.5K ... Is there something I am missing, as this car looks like a nice car... not perfect, but the ad seems to present the car well. Has anyone checked it out? Is maybe the lack of interest is that it is an Auto?

Cheers,

Sam

huligan · May 20, 2013

RWebber said: ↑

Why are the name and address on the title redacted? You could easily lay a piece of paper over it or solid tape rather than permanent marker
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????
what do you say when you take that title to your DMV to title it ?

if he is a legit dealer can he not just sign the title on the back when he buys it
and puts your name in it when he sells it ?

that title is a legal document - is it not completely worthless when you do stuff like that ?

samsaprunoff · May 21, 2013

Good day All,

Wow, 26805 sold for $20K! ... Ferrari V-12, Carbs, all for $20K ... I suspect had it been a 5 speed, it would have went for more.

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Cheers,

Sam

Faber · May 21, 2013

Interesting conclusion to the auction - thanks for keeping up w/ these!

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