2005 Ferrari 612 BASE

Make

Ferrari

Model

612 BASE

Year

2005

Listed price

$189,900

Location

Tea, South Dakota

Transmission

Manual

Mileage

26,377 miles

The Ferrari 612 Scaglietti, launched in 2004, represented a significant shift for Maranello's grand touring 2+2 lineage. Named in honor of Sergio Scaglietti, the legendary coachbuilder responsible for some of Ferrari's most iconic designs, the 612 was the first Ferrari V12 production car to feature an all-aluminum spaceframe chassis and body. This advanced construction contributed to a lighter, more rigid platform compared to its predecessor, the 456M, enhancing both performance and handling. While most 612s were equipped with the F1 electro-hydraulic manual transmission, a small number were produced with a traditional gated manual gearbox, making them highly sought-after collector's items and a nod to Ferrari's purist heritage. This particular 2005 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti, with 26,377 miles on the odometer, presents a truly unique proposition. While originally built with the F1 transmission, this example has undergone a professional manual conversion, transforming it into the enthusiast's ultimate expression of the 612. Power comes from the magnificent naturally aspirated 5.8L V12 engine, a masterpiece of Italian engineering, delivering exhilarating performance directly to the driver's command through the newly installed manual gearbox. This is an exceptional opportunity to acquire a grand touring Ferrari that blends modern performance with an engaging, analog driving experience rarely found in its generation.