1981 | Ferrari Mondial 8

With a name reminiscent of the 500 Mondial race cars from the 1950s, the Ferrari Mondial was a replacement model for the Ferrari 308 GT4. The Mondial was the first Ferrari where the entire engine, gearbox and rear suspension assembly was mounted on a detachable steel subframe, making engine removal for a major rebuild or cylinder head removal much easier than it was on previous models. The steel coachwork was taken care of by Carrozzeria Scaglietti and built over a lightweight steel box section space frame. The Mondial 8 is considered one of the marque's most 'practical' vehicles, due to its 214hp, proven drivetrain, four seats and relatively low cost of maintenance; major services can be performed without removing the entire engine/transmission subframe.

This very smart Ferrari Mondial 8 is one of the 145, right hand drive, UK supplied cars and has been in our vendor's ownership for around nine years. The car presented in very good order throughout, the Rosso Corsa paint gleams and has only a few age related blemishes and the interior wears its nearly 80,000 miles very well. The engine was fully stripped down and rebuilt at a cost of nearly £15,000 in 2019, with just 5,000 miles having been covered since. In preparation for the sale, a service has been carried out by Ferrari main agent, Meridian Modena in May of this year. The history file is particularly impressive, neatly itemised with many maintenance bills and old MoT's, tax discs, V5C registration document and original book pack and service book. This has clearly been a cherished example for many years and is very excitingly offered to auction without reserve. Consigned by Fraser Smith

Guide price: £25,000-£30,000

Lot details
Year: 1981
Make: Ferrari
Model: Mondial 8
Registration: SPY 151X
Chassis No: 38853
Odometer: 79,338


* £14,867 engine rebuild in 2019, just 5,000 miles since

* Serviced by Meridian Modena in May 2025

* Excellent history file