Introduction
Glyn Parry
Designed with practicality and ease of maintenance in mind, the Mondial can still pack a punch.
It was the first new Ferrari of the ’80s, finding its place in between the 308 GTS and 400i, the car was seen as full four-seater with genuine concessions to practicality. The Mondial came with a proven engine and the promise of relatively low-cost maintenance, thanks to the sensible approach to the structural design of the car. The mid-engined V8 Mondial was always well regarded for its handling, with the much improved QV version denoting that it had four valves per cylinder, giving the car a much-needed performance improvement over the initial models.
As the name implies, the Mondial was Ferraris attempt to produce a world car, to meet regulations across the global markets but most importantly it was a Ferrari that was specifically designed to be easy to drive. The combination of the styling cues from the older BB and side vents that would soon become a distinctive feature of future Ferraris, the styling has always divided opinion. However, like any Ferrari, the engine is the heart of the Mondial and the Quattrovalvole version became something of a significant milestone for the brand. As build quality improved, along with the drivability and ride quality of the Mondial, the car should be seen as a perfect introduction for Ferrari newbies.
We present you a well kept and cherished example but has seen a period of inactivity in recent years, so is best viewed as a minor recommissioning projection. However, the new buyer will not need to scan the small ads for body panels or trim as it simply needs mechanical attention. This 1983 example sits on an extremely solid base, with excellent paintwork and a decent interior. In addition, the car has actually seen an engine rebuild at some point, which combined with its low mileage, offers it a distinctive advantage over similar projects out there.
This auction listing was written from information supplied by Glyn after meeting John the owner, and having visited and photographed the vehicle.
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It had a dented rear ns wing which was repaired and a new bumper fitted . There is a letter from an independent insurance assessor that wanted to know why , it also passed an mot before the damage was repaired
Hi where about s are you ? I am probably too late to view it. If you do not sell it I would like to view in next week. Regards Ian
Wolverhampton
Hi so the car is cat c do you have any idea what the damage was to be put on a cat c regards
On the rear buttress it is only the rubber trim that has warped with age , there is no damage to the n/s door and I can’t see the damage to the front bumper, I think what you are seeing is reflections from the sun. John
Hi John I notice the near side rear quarter roof post has some distortion to the base and about mid way up, is this just the black trim coming away/bubbling or corrosion behind or a result of the near side rear shunt it suffered. ? As a previous message stated the bumper at the front near side is definitely out of line and is buckled just right of centre, is there any signs of bracket or chassis tube distortion. ? Also on the near side the passenger door has a crease in the forward shut line is this something that’s… Read more »
I believe it was silver before I owned her , she was changed to red , a very good job as you cannot tell. John
The rev counter has never worked in my ownership, the temperature gushes for water and gearbox work but the oil pressure gauge works intermittently now so I think storage has caused the pressure switch to go faulty . The body work is fine and is the underside. It only covered about twenty miles since it’s last mot , then put into storage. I have properties in Spain, that is why I stopped using her and I have never used her in the rain or winter. John
Hi I noticed the dials didn’t seem to work while the engine was reved. Any rust bubbles etc anywhere. Does it drive and any issues at all especially it potentially failing an Mot thks
Good evening
Can you confirm if the car has been been written off please and if red was its original colour?
Unusual combination red with red interior.
Thanks
Simon
Before my ownership it suffered a bash to the rear NS corner. It had a mot with the damage and passed!! I have photos showing the minimal damage , the insurance company decided to write it off. There is a letter from another insurance assessor disputing their discussion . This was twenty years ago . John
Thanks John
What about the colour change, do you know? It shows as silver on my report.
Sorry they are the correct tyres for the original rims , I knew they were something odd so I thought metric but you are correct they are TRX I cannot see that the bumper is misaligned, as I said the valence had a two inch scratch that I touched up with a mixed aerosol. John
Hi John
Did you inspect the front near side this morning?
The wheels fitted are to TRX profile and should not be fitted with metric tyres. Only the later flat face industry standard 7×16 & 8×16 wheels should be fitted with metric tyres.
The tyres were replaced with new Dunlop metric ones which have covered about 100 miles the electric windows work but are slow, never had a problem with oil pressure but since being in storage the pressure switch had failed, it was being receding because the petrol is two and a half years old so needs new fuel and a good tune to smooth out tick over . When I put her in storage she was running fine. I own property in Spain hence the lack of use, I have never taken her out in the rain or winter. John
Hi can you tell me are the tyres/ wheels the metric ones And in the video of the car starting it was being reved quite high was this on purpose or will it tick over ok and what’s the oil pressure like when oil and water warm .I cant see but has it not got air conditioning and will the sunroof operate do the windows open and close had a Mondial 8 before so looking for a slightly more powerful version, have you had any work done on the electrics or fuse box I notice an extra switch under the… Read more »
Not that I am aware, I scratched the front valence ten years ago but the bumper was not touched, may be the angle of the photo, I can look in the morning. John
Has near side front suffered accident damage. The bumper appears misaligned and the valance looks to be repaired.
Is the car driveable as it stands or would it need to be trailered away?
It does start and the brakes are ok , but as it has been stored for two and a half years I think it would be safer to trailer it then check it over first. John
What is the auction reserve price?
Hi, reserve prices aren’t disclosed on our auctions, much like a traditional auction you’d attend in person. When the timer ends and any last minute bidding is concluded, we announce the result of the auction. Good luck if you decide to get involved in the bidding. Best, Kulraj – Trade Classics
When was the car last serviced?
I owned a garage so we looked after her when needed. John
When was it last done? And what was done please?
Just had new plugs but oil and filters about three years ago, cam belts two thousand miles ago, but I would change them again because of being stored for two and a half years . Cam Blelt change is not a big job as they can be changed without taking the engine out. John
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Wolverhampton
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