Auction: McEnroe's Ferrari under the hammer
FANCY A BIT OF NOSTALGIA? Catawiki, Europe's leading curated online marketplace for special objects, is auctioning off tennis icon John McEnroe's former Ferrari 400i. Bidding is open until February 8, 2021. The Ferrari 400i was produced in various versions between 1979 and 1985. Although the 2+2-seater coupé is not one of the best-known and most successful models of the [...]
The Ferrari 400i was produced in various versions between 1979 and 1985. Although the 2+2-seater coupé is not one of the brand's best-known and most successful models, it is a special classic - and an eye-catcher with a sporty, elegant design.
V12 engine with a displacement of 4.8 liters and 310 hp
John McEnroe also placed great value on extravagance off the tennis court and opted for the Ferrari underdog in simple but timeless black.
Even if the 400i is not one of the Italians' top models, it has a lot to offer. The successor to the 356 GT4 2+2 comes with a V12 engine with a displacement of 4.8 liters and 310 hp - the classic accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in seven seconds.
A light brown interior, automatic transmission, air conditioning and electric windows round off the offer.
Classic vehicles are particularly popular
Catawiki was founded in Holland in 2008. Since then, the company has developed into one of the most visited curated marketplaces in Europe.
Vintage cars (or classic cars) in particular are always very popular. More than 350,000 classic car enthusiasts from all over Europe visit the auctions every week.
Unusual combination awakens nostalgia
Francisco Carrion, classic car expert at Catawiki: "The Ferrari 400i may not be the most successful sports car from the traditional Italian company, but it is certainly one of the most extravagant and embodies the spirit of the 1980s like almost no other classic - just as John McEnroe is an integral part of this era. This extraordinary combination evokes nostalgia."
