Vehicle Description
The sales success of the 250 GT/E proved to Ferrari that offering
four-seatGran Turismowas critical to the company's long-term
viability. The GT/E was Ferrari's best-selling production car of
the period, and the model's success ensured a luxurious 2+2 was
always in their lineup. In the early 1970s, the 365 GT 2+2 'Queen
Mother' neared the end of production, and Ferrari needed a suitably
modern machine to replace both it and the short-lived GTC/4.
Pininfarina's brilliant chief designer Leonardo Fioravanti penned a
crisp and elegant three-box form with taut, perfectly tailored
lines. It was simultaneously unique yet instantly recognizable as a
Ferrari, thanks to the deep horizontal swage line, wedge-shaped
profile, and details like round tail lamps and pop-up headlamps.
The tubular steel chassis was based on the GTC/4 and shared that
car's control arms, coil-over dampers, and hydraulic self-leveling
rear end, but was stretched by 200mm to improve passenger space.
While the looks were somewhat understated, performance was anything
but, thanks to the 4.4-liter quad-cam V12 sitting up front. The 365
GT4 2+2 enjoyed steady sales that continued with its replacement,
the 400/400i. In 1985, Ferrari introduced the third and final
iteration of the series, the 412. While visually similar, the 412
had significant refinements, including a higher boot-line to
improve luggage space, body-color bumpers, deeper front spoiler,
and new wheels to accommodate the Bosch ABS brakes. Ferrari boosted
the V12's capacity to 4.9 liters, and output jumped 8% to 340
horsepower. Sixty-two mph (100kph) was dispatched in under seven
seconds, and the 412 could easily touch 150 mph while cosseting
occupants in a luxurious leather-lined cabin. The interior had
completely revised ergonomics, new soft-touch switchgear, and an
optional automatic gearbox. Today, the stylish 412 is enjoying
renewed interest from enthusiasts as a usable, practical entry into
Ferrari ownership - a traditional front-engine V12Gran Turismowith
room for the family and luxury in abundance. This 1987 412 is an
excellent example finished in its original shade ofBlu Scuroand
showing just 13,900 miles from new. According to the accompanying
Carfax report and the stamped original owner's manual, this car was
sold new through Giuseppe Risi's Ferrari of Houston to Mr. D.
Jamail. It was delivered on January 11, 1988, and received its
initial 2,000 KM service in March. It came into the care of its
most recent owner in 1991 and remained in their private collection
through 2021. As offered, this 412 is in excellent condition, and
the attractive dark blue paint color is a perfect complement to the
sophisticated Pininfarina lines. The body is straight and crisp,
with excellent bumpers, trim, and correct 5-spoke wheels shod with
Michelin TRX tires. The 412s cabin is beautifully adorned with
beige leather on the seats and door panels accented with dark blue
leather on the dash and striking blue carpets. The interior
reflects this car's low mileage, and it remains in excellent
well-preserved condition, displaying minimal wear on the driver's
seat and no evidence of fading or shrinking on the dash. The
switchgear and HVAC controls are all in good order, and the car
retains its factory-fitted Blaupunkt New York cassette player.
Electrical accessories, including the powered hood release and
automatic closing boot-lid, work as they should. Accompanying the
sale are original manuals in the leather wallet and the factory
Ferrari tool kit. The 4.9 liter V12 is clean and orderly, with
finishes and plating consistent with the car's low mileage. It runs
and drives well, though it has recently come out of an extended
storage period and may benefit from a baseline service. The
undercarriage appears in similarly good order, with much of the
factory-applied Cosmoline undercoat still intact. The self-leveling
rear suspension works as it should, and the robust GM-sourced
automatic transmission shifts crisply. As the last installment of
the series, Ferrari's excellent 412 benefits from years of
refinements and improvements. Considering the 412s continent
crushing ability, few of the 576 examples produced have survived
with such low miles. Exceptionally stylish and luxurious, this 412
is an outstanding Ferrari for any occasion. Offers welcome and
trades considered For additional details please view this listing
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