Description
Ferrari Mondial | 1982
Highlights:
- California import
- Manual gearbox with mid-mounted V8 engine
- Recent cambelt, injectors, and fluid service
- Full leather interior with rare 2+2 layout
- Classic Ferrari styling with tax & MOT exemption
The seller offers for sale this 1982 Ferrari Mondial, a left-hand drive example originally delivered in California and imported into the UK in 2018. Featuring a mid-mounted 2.9L V8 engine with 8 cylinders and mated to a manual transmission, this Mondial delivers a classic driving experience rooted in Ferrari’s early 1980s engineering ethos. With a 2927cc displacement and traditional analogue performance, it is a car built to be driven with both hands and feet engaged.
This car has received thoughtful attention in recent years: the cambelt has been replaced, all rear suspension rubbers have been renewed, new injectors were fitted, and the fluids have been changed. The tyres retain approximately 80% tread. While currently part of a private collection and stored indoors for the past seven years, the engine has been routinely started and warmed up, and the car has been moved periodically to maintain mechanical function. It comes with a UK V5C logbook and is offered under the margin scheme.
Externally, the bodywork presents in good condition. The seller notes the paint is likely a respray prior to its export from the US. The Ferrari’s elegant wedge design, signature side strakes, and quad rear taillights are all intact, and the car offers sharp lines consistent with its era.
The interior features a full leather cabin. Wear is noted as typical for its age, with the exception of a small tear in the base of the passenger seat. Otherwise, the layout and finishes retain the signature Ferrari feel of the early 1980s, with analog gauges and switchgear.
The Ferrari Mondial holds a unique place in the marque’s history. Introduced in 1980 as a successor to the 308 GT4, the Mondial offered a rare combination of Ferrari performance and a four-seat configuration. Its name, derived from Ferrari’s Formula 1 “Mondial” race cars, emphasized its ambition as a road-going sports car with global appeal. While earlier models were criticized for their weight and relatively modest performance compared to their two-seat siblings, later iterations, such as this QV (quattrovalvole) variant introduced in 1982, featured improvements in reliability and responsiveness.
Despite being one of the more accessible Ferraris on the market today, the Mondial is still a true Maranello product. It shares its V8 powertrain with the 308 series and was penned by Pininfarina, giving it that instantly recognisable Ferrari silhouette. With time, the Mondial has developed a cult following for its distinctive 2+2 layout, understated elegance, and analog mechanicals. Cars like this 1982 example are increasingly sought after by collectors looking for a usable classic Ferrari experience.
Condition of the Bodywork and Paint
4. Very Good: Small dents or scratches; may require minimal bodywork or paint correction.
Condition of the Interior
3. Good: Shows typical wear; may require some repairs or part replacements.
Technical Condition
4. Very Good: Mechanically solid, with possible minor maintenance required.
Overall Condition
4. Very Good Condition: Shows only minimal wear and is ready to drive at any time.
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This car is currently located in East Anglia, United Kingdom.
This car drives, brakes and shifts.
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