It all started here with the Ferrari 250 GTE. The 250 GTE was the first Ferrari with 4 seats that was produced in high volume. The 250 GTE was produced from 1960 to 1963 with a total production of 954 cars. This was Ferrari's highest production of a model exceeding their prior high of 353 cars with the Ferrari 250 GT Pininfarina Coupe. The success of this increased production run is credited as a major contributor to the financial strength of Ferrari in the early 1960s. The original price was a jaw dropping $11,000. The current value of a 250 GTE is estimated from $75,000 to $170,000 depending on condition and lineage.

In 1962 Road & Track road tested the 250 GTE and reviewed the car as a grand, glorious touring car. The 250 GTE was powered by the Colombo-designed engine, Tipo 128E. This is where the E gets added making it a 250 GTE 2+2. The engine produced 237 horse power while the top speed reached 140 miles per hour. To demonstrate the handling and power of the 250GTE Ferrari's famous driver, Phil Hill, took the car on the test track with three people in the car and went 0-100 miles per hour from start to stop in 25 seconds. Enzo Ferrari himself was one of the original 954 owners using the 250 GTE as his personal car.

It has been speculated by various 250 GTE owners there are roughly 500 GTE's in existence today. To read more on the Ferrari 250 GTE please visit Tom Wilson's 250 site at www.ferrari250gte.com Return to Top

In 1963 Ferrari produced only 50 of the 330 America which looked, for the most part, like a Ferrari 250 GTE. The car had a new 4.0 liter engine In 1964 the body was modified to include quad headlights, slightly changed back and a wider grill. In 1965 the Series 2 of the 330 was offered with a five-speed gearbox and the headlights were switched back to dual instead or quad. Ferrari also offered upgrades of air conditioning and power steering.

There were a total of 50 330 American; 628 Series I and 460 Series II 330 GT 2+2 cars produced making the total 330 2+2 at 1,138 cars. Cavallino suggest values of $85,000 to $175,000 for Series 1 and 2 cars and upward to $250,000 for the 330 America. You can view more information on the Ferrari 330 at www.330gt.com Return to Top

The most popular rounded 365 model was 1968's 365 GT 2+2. As the name implies, it was a four-seat coupe, replacing the 330 GT 2+2. Like the car it replaced, the GT 2+2 had an independent suspension in the rear rather than the live axle of the 365 California.

In 1966 Ferrari replaced the 330 with the 365 GT 2+2 with a further upgrade on luxury with the 365 GT 2+2. The car included power steering, power brakes, electric windows, and optional air conditioning. The car was extremely popular and sold quickly. It quickly became the company's top-selling model with about 809 produced in four years, 52 of which were right hand drive. Cavallino estimated current values of $70,000 to $170,000 based on condition. Return to Top

The 365 GTC 4 was built in 1971 with a total production run of 505 cars. The original sticker price was $27,500. It was built on the same wheelbase and suspension as the Daytona but had less horsepower. The designer was Pininfarina and while it is a 2+2 the back seats are one of the more tighter fits in the family.

Cavallino places the current value for a 365 GTC 4 at $100,000 to $175,000 in value. To read more on the Ferrari 365 GTC 4 please visit their registry website at www.365gtc4.com Return to Top

In 1972, just a year after the debut of the GTC/4, the new 365 GT4 2+2 made it depute at the Paris Auto Show. The 365 had a top speed of 155mph with 0-60 taking just a little over 6 seconds. The interior was lavishly appointed with rich leather, fine wood and higher end carpet. Total production was 521 and Cavallino currently list current values at a bargain between $25,000 to $40,000.

The 365 GT4 2+2 evolved into the almost identical 400,400i and 412. Return to Top

The Ferrari 400 was the first Ferrari to be offered for sale to the public with the option of an automatic gearbox. The 400 wasn't legal for sale in the USA without certain EPA and DOT modifications so those that were imported quickly pressed the $100,000 mark. The automatic transmission was a three-speed GM ‘Turbo-Hydramatic’ gearbox that was also used by Rolls Royce and Jaguar was welcomed to cheers and jeers. A conventional five speed manual was also available. The car was launched during October 1976 at the Paris Car Show, the 400 was an immediate success, despite some misguided outrage over its automatic transmission option. Regardless, nearly two in every three 400's were automatics. Production ending in mid 1979 after the completion of 147 GTs (including 44 right-hand drive) and 355 Automatics.

By mid 1979, Ferrari were ready to release a fuel-injected 400 that could more easily be modified to meet North American emissions legislation that had officially kept its predecessors out of the US market. A Bosch fuel injection system was fitted in favor of the six Webbers resulting in a smoother ride. The top speed dropped below 150mph while 0-60 took about eight seconds. The 400i's were another commercial success for Ferrari and produced 422 GTs (including 32 right-hand drive) and 883 Auto's (including 171 RHD) during six years of production.

Cavallino list current values at $20,000 to $50,000 for all 400 v versions. Return to Top

The 412 produced a top speed of 155mph with 0-60 mph taking under seven seconds. The optional GM three-speed automatic or in-house five speed manual was still available. Slight changes between the 400i and 412 were the bumpers were color coded to the bodywork and clear indicator lenses fitted. The back panel above the bumper of the car that had been black in the past also became the same color as the rest of the body. Launched during March 1985 at the Geneva Car Show the 412 was a fitting end for a long-running and very successful model. Production was discontinued in 1989 after only 576 were produced. Return to Top

In 1992 after a three year rest from the 2+2 Ferrari introduced the 456. The 456 was offered as a GT or GTA, the A being a 4 speed automatic transmission while the GT has a 6 speed manual. The 456 was only the 4th automatic transmission ever offered by Ferrari . The engine produced 436 horse power with a top speed of 188 miles per hour making it the fastest production four seater. 0 to 60 miles per hour in only 5.2 seconds.

In 1998 Ferrari modified the 456 to the 456M where they made many improvements to update the interior and modified the exterior to improve on aerodynamics and cooling. The new 456 also had an increase in horsepower from 436 to 442 horse power. The final year of the 456M production also introduced the ability for the buyers to work directly with Ferrari to customize and include one of a kind upgrades to their cars. These cars were designated 456M GT Scaglietti.

Total production for all versions of the 456 were 3,289. Cavallino places values between $50,000-$95,000 Return to Top

In 2004 Ferrari introduced the 612 Scaglietti at the Detroit Auto Show. It was inspired by the 1954 Ferrari 375 MM and the aluminum body allows for the car to push 0-60 mph in 4.2 seconds and a top speed of 199 miles per hour. The car is offered in a 6 speed manual or 6 speed F1 paddle shift.

Once again Ferrari used the 2+2 version of their cars to upgrade to the highest luxury product offered. The custom program to work with Ferrari to modify an individual car was still available and included upgrade options like panoramic roofs and superfast gearboxes to further increase speed. In 2007 additional upgrades included navigation, voice recognition, Bluetooth and an improved stereo system that allowed to store and play up to 4 gigabytes of music or audio.

While the initial reaction to the 612 is often shock about the jumbo size of the car Ferrari went above the call of duty to build a car that had all to power and pizzazz of Ferrari but could actually carry 4 adult human beings. The original sticker price in 2004 was $255,000. Cavallino puts current values between $150,000 to $300,000. Return to Top