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June 30, 2025

VIN: the Charles Chong / Robert Tchenguiz Ferrari F40 chassis 88605

June 30, 2025/ Ben Tyer
VIN: the Charles Chong / Robert Tchenguiz Ferrari F40 chassis 88605

Chassis 88605 was the F40 supplied new to Malaysian real estate magnate, Charles Chong. After completing his studies in the UK, Chong spent most of his time in London between 1971 and ‘81.

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June 30, 2025/ Ben Tyer/
Ferrari, Ferrari 1990s, Ferrari F40, F40 VINs, Charles Chong, Robert Tchenguiz
January 31, 2025

VIN: the Brunei Royal Family Ferrari F40 chassis 80756

January 31, 2025/ Ben Tyer
VIN: the Brunei Royal Family Ferrari F40 chassis 80756

Chassis 80756 was completed in 1989 as a standard left-hand drive Euro market F40 in the only colour that was offered by Ferrari: Rosso Corsa with seats trimmed in red fabric upholstery. The car…

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January 31, 2025/ Ben Tyer/
Ferrari, Ferrari F40, Ferrari VINs, F40 VINs, Sultan of Brunei, Cars of Royalty, One Offs, Ferrari 1990s
December 23, 2024

VIN: the Brunei Royal Family Ferrari F40 chassis 85074

December 23, 2024/ Ben Tyer
VIN: the Brunei Royal Family Ferrari F40 chassis 85074

During the 1980s and ‘90s, the Brunei Royal Family acquired a huge fleet of luxury cars along with a considerable number of high performance vehicles. As Brunei’s head of state, absolute monarch…

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December 23, 2024/ Ben Tyer/
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July 14, 2022

VIN: the Sir Paul Vestey / Earl of Mexborough Ferrari F40 chassis 84104

July 14, 2022/ Ben Tyer
VIN: the Sir Paul Vestey / Earl of Mexborough Ferrari F40 chassis 84104

Chassis 84104 was one of the 78 F40s supplied new to the UK. It was purchased by gentleman racing driver and serial Ferrari owner, Sir Paul Vestey. In the late 1800s, brothers Williams and Edmund…

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July 14, 2022/ Ben Tyer/
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January 24, 2022

VIN: the Rene Herzog / Stephane Ratel Ferrari F40 / F40 LM / F40 GTE chassis 74045

January 24, 2022/ Ben Tyer
VIN: the Rene Herzog / Stephane Ratel Ferrari F40 / F40 LM / F40 GTE chassis 74045

Chassis 74045 started life as the second of Ferrari’s F40 prototypes. It was retained by the factory until early 1992, at which point it was sold to Swiss racing driver, Rene Herzog. Herzog started his…

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January 24, 2022/ Ben Tyer/
Ferrari, Ferrari F40, Ferrari VINs, F40 VINs, Rene Herzog, Stephane Ratel, Ferrari 1980s
January 03, 2022

VIN: Enzo Ferrari's personal Ferrari F40 chassis 74049

January 03, 2022/ Ben Tyer
VIN: Enzo Ferrari's personal Ferrari F40 chassis 74049

Chassis 74049 was one of the most famous F40 prototypes. Eight prototypes were built in total, seven of which emerged from the Maranello factory in 1987. 74049 made its public debut at the…

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January 03, 2022/ Ben Tyer/
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November 30, 2021

VIN: the Marco Piccinini Ferrari F40 chassis 75052

November 30, 2021/ Ben Tyer
VIN: the Marco Piccinini Ferrari F40 chassis 75052

Chassis 75052 was one of the eight F40 prototypes constructed. Of these, seven (including 75052) were constructed in 1987. All these cars came with a variety of features that did not appear on…

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November 30, 2021/ Ben Tyer/
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November 27, 2021

VIN: Ferrari F40 chassis 73015

November 27, 2021/ Ben Tyer
VIN: Ferrari F40 chassis 73015

Chassis 73015 was the first of eight F40 prototypes built, seven of which were manufactured in 1987. It first appeared at the Maranello Civic Centre press conference that took place on 21st July 1987. This…

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November 27, 2021/ Ben Tyer/
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September 22, 2021

VIN: the Luca Sartori Ferrari F40 Prototype / F40 GT chassis 74047

September 22, 2021/ Ben Tyer
VIN: the Luca Sartori Ferrari F40 Prototype / F40 GT chassis 74047

Chassis 74047 was the third of eight F40 prototypes. It followed chassis 73015 and 74047. Between September 10th and 20th, chassis 74047 was displayed at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Two weeks later…

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September 22, 2021/ Ben Tyer/
Ferrari, Ferrari F40, Ferrari VINs, Luca Sartori, Jolly Club, Giorgio Schon, F40 VINs, Ferrari 1980s, Ferrari 1990s
September 03, 2021

VIN: the Pierre Alexandre Popoff Ferrari F40 chassis 85690

September 03, 2021/ Ben Tyer
VIN: the Pierre Alexandre Popoff Ferrari F40 chassis 85690

Chassis 85690 was collected by its first owner, Pierre Alexandre Popoff, in July 1990. It was a standard F40 with wind down windows, no cats and no adjustable suspension. Popoff hailed from…

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September 03, 2021/ Ben Tyer/
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February 27, 2021

VIN: Ferrari F40 chassis 77289

February 27, 2021/ Ben Tyer
VIN: Ferrari F40 chassis 77289

Chassis 77289 was the first of 68 F40s originally dispatched to the UK. As per the earliest examples, it was equipped with sliding Lexan windows. 77289 was delivered to the British Ferrari distributor…

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February 27, 2021/ Ben Tyer/
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January 05, 2021

VIN: the Sultan of Brunei's Ferrari F40 chassis 91283

January 05, 2021/ Ben Tyer
VIN: the Sultan of Brunei's Ferrari F40 chassis 91283

Chassis 91283 was a 1992 F40 purchased by the Brunei royal family. The proceeds of Brunei’s natural gas and oil reserves enabled the Sultan of Brunei and his brother, Prince Jefri, to purchase arguably…

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January 05, 2021/ Ben Tyer/
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May 01, 2020

VIN: Nick Mason's Ferrari F40 chassis 78122

May 01, 2020/ Ben Tyer
VIN: Nick Mason's Ferrari F40 chassis 78122

Chassis 78122 was one of two F40s sold to members of Pink Floyd. The recipients were drummer, Nick Mason (this car), and guitarist, David Gilmour (chassis 78036). Pink Floyd were one of the 20th…

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May 01, 2020/ Ben Tyer/
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March 11, 2019

VIN: the Jolly Club / Team Taisan Ferrari F40 GT chassis 80742

March 11, 2019/ Ben Tyer
VIN: the Jolly Club / Team Taisan Ferrari F40 GT chassis 80742

In July 1989, Ferrari F40 chassis 80742 was sold to Milanese Ferrari collector and privateer racing driver, Vittorio Colombo. In 1991, the car passed to its second owner from Milan, Roberto Angiolini…

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March 11, 2019/ Ben Tyer/
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