A rare 1989 Ferrari F40, meticulously restored and certified by Ferrari Classiche, is set to cross the auction block on May 22 in Milan through RM Sotheby’s. Expected to fetch between €2.4 million and €2.8 million, the vehicle represents one of the most sought-after variants of the iconic supercar.
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Bearing chassis number 80763, the F40 on offer is a coveted “non-cat, non-adjust” European-spec model—an early configuration devoid of catalytic converters and adjustable suspension, prized for its purity and performance. Originally delivered to its first owner via Garage Francorchamps in Brussels in August 1989, the car remained sparingly driven during its early years, with just under 4,000 kilometers recorded by 1995.
After relocating to the United Kingdom in 1997, the F40 spent over two decades in private hands before being transported to Italy in 2021 for a complete, factory-adjacent restoration. The mechanical components were overhauled by Carrozzeria Zanasi, a Maranello-based firm renowned for its Ferrari expertise. Simultaneously, Carrozzeria Egidio Bonfatti in Modena restored the bodywork and applied new paint, followed by a paint-protection film installation on the front panels.
The restoration, thoroughly documented in a matching red carbon fiber and Kevlar case, led to the car receiving Ferrari Classiche certification in April 2022. This prestigious “Red Book” designation confirms the F40 retains its original chassis, engine, gearbox, and body.
Currently showing 17,300 kilometers on the odometer, the car comes with its original tool roll, Agip tyre kit, factory exhaust and seatbelts, as well as a detailed history by noted Ferrari historian Marcel Massini.
As the last model personally approved by Enzo Ferrari and one of the most celebrated supercars of the 20th century, this F40 stands as a museum-quality example destined for a discerning collector.