2012 Ferrari California

Make

Ferrari

Model

California

Year

2012

Listed price

$114,995

Location

San Clemente, California

Transmission

Manual

Mileage

12,091 miles

The Ferrari California marked a significant departure for Maranello when it debuted in 2008. Named after the iconic 250 GT California Spyder, it was the first front-mid engined Ferrari with a V8, the first to feature a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, and crucially, the first to incorporate a retractable hardtop. Designed as a more accessible grand tourer, the California was intended to broaden Ferrari's appeal, offering daily usability without sacrificing the exhilarating performance expected of the Prancing Horse. It quickly became Ferrari's best-selling model, introducing many enthusiasts to the brand for the first time. This 2012 Ferrari California, showing just 12,091 miles, presents a unique opportunity. While the California was predominantly fitted with a dual-clutch automatic, this particular example stands out with a rare manual transmission, a choice that profoundly changes the driving experience and appeals directly to the most engaged enthusiasts. Its 4.3-liter naturally aspirated V8 delivers that visceral Ferrari soundtrack and a linear power delivery that modern turbocharged engines often struggle to replicate. For the driver who craves a direct, unadulterated connection to a modern classic, this California delivers an experience unlike any other.