Overview of the Ferrari 296 GTB
This Ferrari 296 GTB is one of the freshest cars you will ever see in a Japanese auction hall. The sheet gives first registration as Reiwa 7, December (December 2025), chassis code 7LA-171K, and an odometer reading of just 70 km, which is approximately 43 miles. It is a left hand drive dealer import in Verde GB3 green with gold wheels, graded S overall with an interior grade of A, and it crosses the block at USS Nagoya & Hokuriku as lot 58027 on 16 October 2026.
The specification is the real story. The seller lists a long run of carbon fibre parts, Daytona style seats, two tone leather, the ADAS full package, the front lifter and a surround view camera, and the options page on the sheet totals ¥15,052,000. The service book with warranty booklet is marked as present. Bidding is open to buyers worldwide through Autoselecta.
The Drive Review: Ferrari 296 GTB
The 296 GTB changed what a mid engined Ferrari V6 could be. Behind the cabin sits a 2,992 cc twin turbo 120 degree V6 paired with a rear mounted electric motor, and Ferrari quotes a combined output of 830 cv. Power goes to the rear wheels only through an eight speed dual clutch gearbox, which matches the 2WD and automatic entries on the sheet.
The numbers are huge, yet the character is what enthusiasts talk about. Throttle response is sharp because the electric motor fills the gaps while the turbos build boost, and the engine pulls hard to a high rev limit with a bright, high pitched voice that is unlike a V8 Ferrari. The wheelbase is short and the steering is quick, so the car turns in with real eagerness and feels smaller than it looks. The cluster in the photographs shows the hybrid and sport modes, and the car can run on electric power alone for short distances, which makes it quiet and civilised when it needs to be.
Compared with an older V8 Ferrari, the 296 GTB is faster, more stable and far more complex. It is not a manual, analogue machine, but it keeps a strong feeling of connection through the steering and chassis, and the electronics work in support of the driver rather than hiding the car.
Auction Details
The car is offered at USS Nagoya & Hokuriku, lot number 58027, on 16 October 2026 in Japan. The auction start price is ¥25,800,000. The Autoselecta guide bidding range is £123,250 to £153,250. Five similar cars sold at Japanese auctions between £123,222 and £153,347, typically about £123,842, though those results include other versions and conditions and are not Autoselecta sales.
The guide is an estimated bidding range, not a guaranteed purchase price, and there is no promise that this car will sell within it. For the minimum bid and the delivered costs to your country, please use the price panel on this page, which is worked out live. All bids must be submitted before 9PM UK time the evening before auction. For this lot that means by 9pm UK time on Thursday 15 October.
Vehicle Specifications
Manufacturer and model: Ferrari 296 GTB, base grade, coupe body with two seats. Chassis code 7LA-171K, frame number ZFF99SMJ000324415. First registration December 2025, Japanese registration plate Mie 302 ni 847, shaken valid until 23 December 2028. Engine capacity 3,000 cc on the sheet, fuel listed as petrol and electric. Transmission automatic, drive 2WD, left hand drive. Exterior colour green, original colour, with Verde GB3 named in the sales points and the colour code box left blank. Interior colour brown tone, with Toritora named as the interior and Testa di Moro for the mats. Mileage 70 km (approximately 43 miles). Dimensions on the sheet are 456 cm long, 196 cm wide and 118 cm high. Recycling deposit is ¥15,830. Import type is dealer, meaning an official import.
Factory Features and Equipment
The sheet marks genuine alloy wheels, power steering, power windows, leather, navigation and airbags, with automatic air conditioning. The sales points list special four layer paint in Verde GB3, two tone leather interior trim with coloured special stitching, a carbon spoiler, carbon under door covers and diffuser, a carbon upper centre console and engine cover, a carbon instrument cover and dashboard insert, and a carbon steering wheel with LEDs and leather arch cover. The wheels are 20 inch matt light gold metallic painted items, and the photographs show them on the car.
The points to note add matt black exhaust pipes, a coloured steering wheel and seat belts, an advanced front driving camera, a surround view camera, front radar with adaptive cruise control, rear radar, a premium HIFI system, Cavallino embroidery, leather passenger compartment inserts, Daytona seats, aluminium brake calipers, Apple CarPlay, the front lifter and the ADAS full package. The seat protection and cluster visible in the photographs fit a car that has barely been used.
Japanese Auction Report Translation
The sheet carries the heading for the imported car corner. It records auction grade S, interior grade A, 70 km on the odometer, automatic air conditioning, petrol and electric fuel, dealer import, left hand drive and seating for two. The colour change box shows only an arrow, so no colour change is shown. The vehicle history, transfer document expiry and imported car model year boxes are blank. There is no inspector comment and no damage marked on the diagram.
The new car service book with warranty booklet is circled as present. The line for supplied items reads owner's manual, warranty booklet, spare key, charging cable and body cover, with the Japanese word for at a later date written directly after the body cover. It most likely applies only to the body cover, but the sheet does not make this clear, so confirm it with us before bidding.
The options page is a dealer price list including consumption tax. Line by line it reads: special colour four layer paint ¥4,059,000; matt black exhaust tailpipes ¥176,300; front carbon spoiler ¥793,200; carbon outer sill cover ¥898,900; carbon rear diffuser ¥1,233,800; coloured leather lower dashboard and door panel insert ¥264,400; dual colour leather interior trim ¥881,300; coloured steering wheel ¥79,400; coloured leather backrest ¥158,700; special coloured stitching ¥79,400; Daytona style seats ¥423,100; rampant horse embroidery on the headrests ¥132,200; coloured safety belts ¥97,000; carbon instrument cluster trim ¥793,200; carbon upper tunnel trim ¥423,100; carbon LED steering wheel ¥528,800; carbon dashboard insert panel ¥528,800; premium HIFI system ¥652,200; ADAS full package ¥951,800; suspension lifter ¥599,300; surround view camera ¥634,600; matt paint wheels ¥436,000; steering arch leather cover ¥94,800; and an STC2 special thread line ¥132,700, as it appears to read. Options total ¥15,052,000. Accessories are an ETC set up at ¥6,600 and fender arch protection at ¥44,000, totalling ¥50,600. Part of the options page is hidden, so the sheet may carry more lines than those we can read.
Damage Diagram and Body Condition
The diagram is completely clear. There are no A, U, W, S, C, P or XX marks, and nothing to explain panel by panel. In plain terms the inspector found no scratches, dents, repaired panels, rust or paint issues worth recording, and the exterior grade of S matches that. The photographs show deep, even Verde GB3 paint, clean carbon aero parts and unmarked gold wheels. Overall this is collector grade, a nearly new car in showroom condition.
Interior Condition
The interior grade is A. The photographs show two tone leather in tan and cream tones with brown carpet, a carbon centre console, the coloured steering wheel and the digital driver display, with protective plastic still over the seats and a paper mat on the floor. The sheet records 70 km, and nothing in the photographs suggests wear. Smoke, odour and headlining notes are absent from the sheet.
Japanese Auction Grades
Auction grade S is the top rating used for effectively new cars, and interior grade A is the highest standard rating for the cabin. Together with a blank diagram and no inspector comment, they point to a car that is essentially as delivered.
Model History
Ferrari revealed the 296 GTB in 2021 as its first series production V6 road car under its own name, a deliberate echo of the Dino and of Ferrari's V6 racing heritage. It replaced the V8 mid engined line with a plug in hybrid layout, and its twin turbo V6 with electric motor became the template for a new generation. The Assetto Fiorano package added track focused parts, and an open 296 GTS followed. This example is a late 2025 registration, so it is among the newest cars to have appeared at Japanese auction.
Why This Ferrari 296 GTB Has Become Collectible
This model is collectible because it marks a turning point. It is the Ferrari that proved a V6 hybrid could carry the prancing horse, and it is quick enough to rival much bigger engined cars while being easy to use. Official dealer cars in left hand drive are in demand worldwide, and a car with 70 km and a carbon heavy specification, in an unusual colour, will stand out from the usual red cars. Whether values hold or rise is impossible to promise, and this should be bought to be enjoyed, not as an investment.
What To Look For When Buying This Model
The 296 GTB is complex and young, so the buying questions are about software, service and specification. Ask for the Ferrari dealer's records of software updates and recalls, as the hybrid, gearbox and driver assistance systems all depend on them. Have the high voltage system and charging checked by someone trained on Ferrari hybrids, and test the charging cable with the car. The four layer special paint and heavy carbon trim are expensive to repair, so inspect the splitter and sills closely on arrival. This car has the front lifter, which is worth testing at full height, and its sheet asks you to confirm whether the body cover is supplied.
Why Import This Car From Japan
Japanese auctions offer nearly new Ferraris with honest grading, dealer service books and very low distances. This 70 km example comes with an inspected sheet and a clear diagram, which is rarely available when buying an almost new supercar elsewhere.
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Auction Caution
Auction cars are inspected before sale, but they are still used vehicles. An auction sheet is an independent condition guide, not a mechanical warranty. This car has covered only 70 km and has no damage marked and no inspector comment, but a hybrid supercar may still need servicing, software updates or checks after purchase. Please remember that the sheet leaves the history, transfer document expiry and model year boxes blank, and that the body cover wording is unclear and should be confirmed before bidding.
