2005 Ferrari 612 F1

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 large side scallops and 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 2005 left-hand drive 612 Scaglietti was originally delivered to a Swiss owner and is presented in superb all round condition with a full service history as follows:

20/07/2005 - Modena Cars, Geneve - 11,374kms 24/07/2006 - Modena Cars, Geneve - 25,648kms16/07/2008 - Modena Cars, Geneve - 35,522kms 30/07/2009 - Modena Cars, Geneve - 46,252kms04/08/2010 - Auto Sudan Ferrari - 51,675kms 10/02/2012 - Auto Pierre Sudan - 54,662kms03/02/2014 - Trident Ferrari & Maserati - 63,593kms15/06/2015 - Garage Theofanakis Sarl - 70,383kmsCurrent odometer reading - 75,000 km (46,600mls)

Imported this year, and presented in the apt colour combination of Silverstone Grey with a Tan leather interior, the car comes with its original stamped service book, handbook and toolkit, has recently been UK registered and is complete with a fresh MoT.

Four seat Ferraris have traditionally been somewhat overlooked as collectors cars, and were seen as a bit 'agricultural' when compared to the little GTs, 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. Bear in mind that these cars are built on a 599GTB chassis and are powered by the engine from the 575 Superamerica.

The 612 moves forward whilst staying faithful to its past, and with production ceasing in 2011, this is a collectors car with real appreciation potential.