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The Ferrari 456 GT marks Maranello’s grand return to the tradition of large 2+2 GTs with front-mounted V12 engines. Unveiled in 1992 and designed by Pininfarina, it revives the spirit of the great Ferrari touring cars while adopting a much sportier silhouette. Its long hood, rear-set cabin, retractable headlights, and fastback silhouette subtly evoke the legendary Daytona. More than thirty years after its debut, the 456 remains undoubtedly one of the most elegant Ferraris of that era.

Under its long hood lies a superb 5.5-liter naturally aspirated V12 engine producing 442 ch. Paired with a transaxle layout—with the transmission mounted at the rear to optimize weight distribution—it enabled this true four-seater to reach approximately 300 km/h. That was exceptional performance for a large GT in the early 1990s.

Above all, this particular car features the configuration we particularly appreciate today: the Ferrari 6-speed manual transmission. Paired with the naturally aspirated V12, it offers that direct connection between the driver and the engine that characterizes the great classic Ferraris—a connection that has now completely disappeared from Maranello’s V12 GTs.

This 456 GT was delivered new in Germany on December 16, 1994. Its first registration is particularly interesting, as it was issued in Ingolstadt in the name of the Kolles family. A few years later, the Kolles name would become well known in the world of motorsports thanks to Colin Kolles. After working as a dentist in Ingolstadt, he turned to motorsports and moved into Formula 1, where he held leadership positions with several teams. He was also very active in endurance racing with his own team, Team Kolles, notably at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. This early history thus gives the car a charming connection to a family closely associated with motorsports.

One of this Ferrari’s main strengths is the quality of its ownership history. It comes with its original Ferrari service record, its old German registration documents, several TÜV inspections, and a collection of invoices from Ferrari specialists. These various documents make it possible to track its owners, its maintenance history, and its mileage over time.

The mileage was approximately 21,600 km in 1997, 39,500 km in 2000, 42,600 km in 2002, and just over 51,000 km in 2003. Its maintenance history is also well documented, notably including major work performed at Scuderia Auto Becker in 2002, followed by work at LUEG Sportivo Ferrari/Maserati in 2003.

The car then made its way to Denmark, where it continued to be serviced by Formula Automobile, a Ferrari and Maserati specialist. Several substantial invoices document this period, during which the car had only accumulated about 55,300 km.

Its current owner purchased it in 2015 with approximately 56,000 km on the odometer and has owned it ever since. Its most recent service was performed in August 2016 and included, among other things, the replacement of the timing belts and both fuel pumps. The car currently has only 56,187 km on it.

Born in December 1994, it is now over 30 years old and is therefore eligible for registration in Belgium under the classic car program.

The 456 GT also boasts a quality that has become rare: it’s truly practical. With four seats, a cabin generously upholstered in leather, a full-size trunk, and the comfort of a luxury touring car, it’s perfect for long trips, while the naturally aspirated V12 and manual transmission immediately remind you that you’re behind the wheel of a Ferrari.

This car thus offers a particularly appealing combination: Pininfarina styling, a naturally aspirated 442 ch V12 engine, a 6-speed manual transmission, just 56,187 km, the current owner having owned it since 2015, and a documented history dating back to when it was delivered new in 1994.

A classic, large Ferrari GT—elegant and understated—with an interesting history and very low mileage. It’s ready to hit the road and let its next owner enjoy one of the last great manual-transmission Ferrari V12s.