Info needed on 400i s/n 54627

Hi Guys,

I am looking at a Euro RHD 400i in the UK, and need any info I can get on this car, from the serial number i believe it to be an 84. but what i really need is the month of maunfacture so I know how long I need to store it in the UK before I can legally import it into the US. ( 25 year rule).

Regards
Richard

 

Thanks Dave

This purchase will be entirely based on price, I have a 308 GTSi now, and thought a unique 400i in the US would be kinda Fun.

Any idea on the build Month? I would imagine it to be quite early as many of the 84s are very close in serial number as well.

Regards
Richard

 

Thanks Dave,

There is no such thing as a cheap ferrari anything....lol

Luckily I have a very good shop, a complete set of tools, and just few enough brain cells left to take on such and undertaking myself.

My 308 will be restored by approx June and I am really just looking for another resto car to play with in the future, the car is pretty much complete, but I would tear down the engine and give it a real good once over to make it an excellent driver, not so concerned about the show car status.

I am also looking ahead and looking to see where the market may also be heading, there are many right now who believe the 400 series cars are going to make a big move in the next few years. and a RHD Euro Car makes it all the rarer. Only 239 RHD 400i cars made total from 79-85, So i'm guessing only about 30-40 made in 85, so statistically that probably leaves 20-30 1985 RHD 400i left on the planet. (let me know if I am way off base here).

Regards
Richard

 

Sorry, Habit from owning a 308...lol