2004 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti

The 612 Scaglietti was the replacement for the 456 and is larger and more spacious with serious presence, but still displays the deftness of touch of the legendary House of Pininfarina.As a mark of respect for their decades-long working relationship, Ferrari named the 612 after the legendary Sergio Scaglietti, whose famous design house 'Carrozzeria Scaglietti' was responsible for the look of some of the most stunning coachbuilt Ferraris in the fifties and sixties. The design of the 612 is said to have been inspired by the 1954 Rossellini-Bergman custom 375MM, which was commissioned by film director Roberto Rossellini for his lovely wife, the actress Ingrid Bergman. The model features deep side scallops and large headlights together with a long, sleek silhouette and the result is an imposing, unusual looking car, projecting dynamism and power. This sporty front-engined rear-wheel drive Berlinetta is a paradox Ferrari, being an energetic car to drive, yet also having four full seats for passengers, making it suitable for longer journeys and city use too. A genuine departure from previous GT models, the 612 Scaglietti's transaxle transmission sees the rear-mounted, 6 speed, F1 gearbox working with the limited-slip differential in a shared function and this, combined with the first ever all-aluminium body in a 12-cylinder Ferrari, makes for fantastic dynamics as well as improved comfort and safety.This right-hand drive 612 Scaglietti was supplied new to Singapore on 26th October 2004 in the superb colour combination of Rubino Metallizzato with Crema/Tan interior. In June 2015 it was sold by its first Singaporean owner and subsequently imported to the UK. It was registered soon after and serviced by Dick Lovett in 2015. This included four new tyres, ball joints and new rear discs and pads. It was serviced again in 2016 by DK Engineering where the ball joints were replaced, geometry set up and sender unit replaced.Having now covered a total of 36,200 miles, this example is presented in lovely condition. The paintwork retains a good shine and the panel gaps are straight and true. The full specification includes Full Leather Extended Leather Package with Embossed Cavallino on each headrest, Tan Carpets, Nero Brake Calipers, Scuderia Wing Shields, an F1 Gearbox and staggered 18"/19" 5-spoke design alloy wheels.Four seat Ferraris have traditionally been somewhat overlooked as collector's cars. However, this 612 Scaglietti has all the makings of a future classic, an eclectic and historically influenced design, paired with innovative technology and modern elements. The 612 moves forward whilst staying faithful to its past, and with right-hand drive examples built in relatively low numbers, this is a collectors car with real appreciation potential.