The F40, built to celebrate Ferrari's 40th anniversary, continued the extreme machine philosophy cultivated by its predecessor the GTO, but took it to new levels. The mid mounted twin-turbocharged V8 engine produced almost 500bhp, whilst the low dry weight of only 1100 kg was achieved with panels made of kevlar, carbon fibre and aluminium.

The single owner of this F40 originally purchased the car via Maranello Sales in Egham, but was one of the few original owners to travel to Italy to collect the car from the Maranello factory in person. The car was then driven straight to Monaco, for the 1991 Monaco Grand Prix, where it was registered. The F40 was subsequently entered into several concours events in the 90's and 2000's, collecting multiple awards. It was ultimately registered in the UK 8 years later in June 1999.

Having now covered 43,941 miles, included is an incredibly detailed history file dating back to the first correspondence from Maranello Sales, following the owner enquiring about 'the new Ferrari F40', right through to arranging collection. With no expense spared maintaining the car, services have been carried out almost annually with the most recent completed in April 2022, whilst a cambelt replacement took place in 2020 at 42,307 miles. The fuel tanks were replaced in 2018 at 38,416 miles.

This is an exceptional example of the iconic Ferrari supercar - presented in Rosso Corsa, with the carbon fiber weave visible throughout, and original spec. of catalytic converter and adjustable suspension. The original tool kit and tyre repair kit are present and a Tubi exhaust was installed on the car in 2014.