Ferrari 456 2015

This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Iconic Sale at Supercar Fest 2026 on Saturday the 16th of May, Sywell Aerodrome, Sywell, Northampton, NN6 0BN. , The 456's looks are elegant and understated, with distinctive external features including a small grille with fog lights on the outside, bonnetmounted air scoops, a motorised undercarriage spoiler that begins its deployment above 65mph, and popup headlamps. By todays standards, the 456 can be viewed as the last Ferrari to offer uncompromising styling and luxury interior comfort. The model was wellreceived by press and enthusiasts alike and, although not produced in large numbers, was always gently in demand by sophisticated Ferrari owners before it was eventually replaced in 2004 by the 612 Scaglietti. Data indicates that 1,548 456 GTs were manufactured with as few as 141 manual gearbox cars delivered in righthand drive.The name '456' refers to the fact that each cylinder displaces 456cm, and this was the last Ferrari to use this naming convention. Despite its supercar performance, 436bhp, 060mph in 5.2 secs, and a top speed of 188mph, the 456 has a relatively unstressed engine which has proven, over time, to be an extremely reliable unit. Developed during the Schumacher era, the 456's construction was groundbreaking featuring composite and aluminium bodywork, cuttingedge body to chassis mating technology, along with fourwheel electronically adjustable suspension, resulting in a super lightweight 1,690kg. The Ferrari 456 had no direct rival, as it does today, the antiquated Aston Martin V8 was too bloated and the Porsche 911 was simply not exclusive enough for some.Offered here is a righthand drive 456 GT delivered new to Hong Kong and specified in Argento Silver with a classic Tan leather interior and a manual gearbox. Manufactured in 1995 prior to being supplied in 1996, this 456 GT was meticulously maintained during its time in Hong Kong by Ferrari agents Italian Motors HK and Auto Italia HK with periodic recorded maintenance. Imported into the UK in 2015 and correctlyregistered, this wellpreserved example was selected to join a wellknown collection of V12 Ferraris. Peter Holloways Collection of front engined V12, manual gearbox Ferraris featured in The Official Ferrari Magazine where his appreciation for the 456 was noted due to its 'wolfinsheep'sclothing' nature, presenting as a fourseat gentlemens carriage yet capable of over 190mph.This impressive Ferrari was purchased from us around three years ago and has been subject to recent expenditure to maintain it in top form. Full details to follow.