The unveiling of Ferrari's 'budget' £140,000 California got us thinking: is there such a thing as a cheap Ferrari? After some head-scratching, we came up with these...
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The flying chisel: Ferrari 400 (1976-1986) (page 4 of 10)
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Here's where you really begin to scrape the bottom of the affordable Ferrari barrel. For just £5,000 it's possible to bag a 340bhp 4.8-litre V12 400 and if you do get hold of a good one, there's a chance you'll enjoy some trouble-free motoring.
Thank the largely unstressed engine, tough autobox and lack of complexity for its lasting ability. Just don't expect the aircon to work. Remember, owning Ferrari is a bit of a timebomb - you blow an engine and you're looking at a £10,000 bill, blow the exhaust and you'll pay £2,000 for a new one.
