We’re not averse to modified cars here at Double Apex. We can appreciate a well-tuned racercar, or an innovative one-off creation. However, we feel that classics and collectibles should be left as their creators intended. Having said that we are not too sure how to feel about this Liberty Walk Ferrari F40.

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Poster Child

The Ferrari F40 is one of those cars that was lusted after by an entire generation of petrolheads. It was the first road-going production car to top 201 mph (323 km/h). It also helped build on the legacy started by the 288 GTO, which would then continue with the F50 and Enzo.

Click here to read our Ferrari F40 driving review.

However, unlike those stablemates (sorry, completely coincidental pun), the Ferrari F40 was not a limited edition model. In fact, roughly 1 300 units were produced. That is more than the sum total of its esteemed siblings mentioned above. 

To Widebody, or Not to Widebody…?

Japanese styling house Liberty Walk is well-known for its widebody creations, usually applied to mainstream sports- and supercars. Late last year the firm announced that it would be producing a widebody kit for the famed F40. This left enthusiasts uneasy. The shape of the F40 is, most people would agree, evocative enough.

Nonetheless, Liberty Walk went ahead and applied its signature appearance to the famous Ferrari. The parts in question are wider than the stock items. The front clamshell has a large opening and a single NACA duct in the centre rather than the original pair. The pop-up headlights have been replaced by two pairs on either corner under clear covers, similar to F40 racecars.

Other parts include a lip spoiler attached to the front bumper, wider front fenders and chunkier side skirts. At the rear are bumper add-ons, a larger wing, and a more aggressive diffuser. The latter still has cutouts in the middle for the F40’s three exhaust tips.

Stock Motor

There’s no mention of any engine upgrades. We’ll assume that the Liberty Walk Ferrari F40 has a stock 2,9-litre twin-turbocharged V8. The company’s website has no price, just a simple “ASK” instruction. We can’t imagine there are many folks who are keen to give their F40s the same treatment. Neat examples are currently selling for roughly $2,5m, about R45m using today’s forex rate. What do you think? Let us know on our Facebook page.