1998 Ferrari 456M GT

Representing Ferrari's flagship grand tourer of the 1990s, the 456 GT was designed by Pietro Camardella at Pininfarina (the hand behind the F40 and F50) and is powered by a 5.5-liter V12 that made it the world's second-fastest production four-seater of its era. The 456M ("Modificata") arrived in 1998 with improved aerodynamics, a lightweight carbon-fiber bonnet, a smaller front grille with inset fog lights, and a refined interior. This example is one of just 688 456M GTs built with the traditional six-speed gated manual transmission.

Finished in Rosso Fiorano over a Sabbia Connolly leather interior with black carpeting and a black leather dashboard, the car was delivered new by Ferrari Foitek of Zurich, Switzerland, and remained with its original owner until acquired by us in late 2023. It rides on factory 17" five-spoke alloy wheels and features the tubular steel spaceframe with aluminum body panels, one-piece clamshell bonnet, front fender vents, pop-up headlamps, and polished quad exhaust tips. The 2+2 cabin is appointed with a three-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel, gated shifter with polished aluminum knob, automatic climate control, power windows and mirrors, electrically adjustable seats, and a Becker stereo.

Showing approximately 7,352 km (≈4,568 miles), the car has been comprehensively serviced, protected, and refreshed under current ownership, with documentation included. Highlights of the recent work are detailed below.

Major Mechanical Service — Furia Corsa (Stuart, FL)
Timing belts replaced (2) along with hill-holder tensioners (2), plus new power steering and alternator drive belts
Front timing cover reseal (456/550/575/612 procedure)
Top-end reseal — camshafts and valve covers resealed with new gaskets and seals
Complete fuel system overhaul — both fuel pumps replaced with new supports and aluminum covers, new fuel pressure regulator, fuel filters, and submersible fuel line. Fuel injectors removed, cleaned, flow-tested, and fitted with new seals and O-rings
Tune-up — 12 new spark plugs and oil filter
Rear shocks rebuilt, self-leveling suspension system bled, and suspension accumulator serviced
Hood struts replaced

Cosmetic Protection & Detailing — Chino's Auto Detailing (Miami, FL)
XPEL Ultimate Plus paint protection film applied to the full hood, front bumper, mirrors, headlight covers, and rocker panels (10-year warranty on film and installation)
Paint clayed and corrected via a two-step compound and glaze, then finished with a 9H ceramic coating over the complete exterior and black trim, with ceramic coating also applied to all four wheels
Full interior detail including leather cleaning and conditioning

Interior Refinishing
Headliner reupholstered by Softside Trim (South Miami, FL)
Seven lever switches (including icon refinishing) and the seven-switch bezel professionally refinished by Sticky RX Refinishing Solutions

Parts & Components
New OEM front grille fitted to replace the previous grille, which had aftermarket DRL lights drilled and glued on to satisfy prior-market (Swiss) lighting requirements (genuine Ferrari part, sourced through Eurospares)
Both left and right mirror inner moldings replaced with genuine Ferrari parts
New reverse light switch
Original Becker radio professionally rebuilt by Becker AutoSound (NJ) and reinstalled in the car
New Bosch high-performance AGM battery fitted and charging system verified (Recambios.US, January 2026)
New tire set installed — 255/45-17 front and 285/40-17 rear — mounted and balanced, plus a spare set mounted and balanced (The Concours Club)
Custom-fit California Car Cover (black, with "Classic" logo embroidery)

Accompanied by service records and invoices documenting the work described above, as well as the original Ferrari (Suisse) SA emissions/maintenance booklet (Abgas-Wartungsdokument) reflecting earlier Swiss service history.