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This is lot number 105 in the Bonhams Zoute sale on October 6th, please see the Bonhams website for full details.
Ferrari 612 Scaglietti 60th Anniversary Edition
Only 60 examples produced
Comfortable 2+2 seating
'F1' paddle shift transmission
Recently recommissioned by Stratton Motor Company
Sold without any registration document
In naming its new four-seater Gran Turismo after Carrozzeria Scaglietti, Ferrari acknowledged the immense contribution made by its Maranello neighbour and close collaborator over the preceding 50 years. Founded by Sergio Scaglietti in 1951 and now a wholly owned subsidiary, the company has been responsible for manufacturing many of Ferrari's most memorable cars.
The 612's design brief called for a car capable of accommodating four adults in comfort - rather than being merely a '2+2' - without sacrificing any of the superlative driving dynamics excepted by dedicated Ferraristi. Introduced in 2004, the result was the biggest Ferrari road car ever, yet one that weighed less than the smaller 456M. The 'secret' lay in the 612's lightweight aluminium chassis, a mixture of extrusions, castings and panels, which replaced the traditional sheet-steel monocoque.
In styling the 612, Pininfarina paid homage to one of its most famous past creations the fabulous 375MM commissioned by renowned Italian film-maker Roberto Rossellini for his wife, Ingrid Bergman and first seen at the Paris Salon in 1954 the long nose and scalloped sides of which find echoes in the Scaglietti. No content with merely shedding weight as a means of boosting performance, the 612 featured an improved version of the 575M Maranello's 5, 748cc 65-degree V12 engine producing 540bhp and 434lb/ ft of torque. The F1A transmission too had undergone significant improvement, incorporating extra synchronisation cones for swifter changes, while manual/ automatic, 1st and reverse gears could now be selected using a gate on the centre console, rather than only by means of the steering-wheel paddles.
The 612 Scaglietti also featured active damping and adaptive suspension, its steering wheel-mounted controls enabling selection of either 'Normal' or 'Sport' modes, while the integrated Electronic Stability and Traction Control System (CST) is a Ferrari first. Lighter, more powerful and endowed with superior suspension and brakes, the 612 Scaglietti was around six seconds per lap quicker around Ferrari's Fiorano test track than the 456M. Its top speed? 196mph (315km/ h).
From 2006, cars could be specified with the optional Handling Gran Turismo Sport (HGTS) or Handling Gran Turismo Competizione (HGTC) packages. These mechanical and cosmetic enhancements included new shock absorber settings; faster gear-changes; a sports exhaust system; polished exhaust grilles; painted brake callipers; 19" wheels; and - in the HGTC's case - carbon ceramic brakes.
Introduced in 2007 to celebrate Ferrari's 60th anniversary, the Sessanta (Italian for 'sixty') was special-edition model limited to only 60 units. Standard equipment included 19" forged aluminium wheels; black chrome exhaust tips; the automated manual F1 transmission; a three-position electrochromic glass roof, start/ stop ignition button on the steering wheel; Bose infotainment system; and two-tone paintwork. Each 612 Sessanta is unique, with specific colour combinations and finishes according to the customer's preferences. The Sessanta is a model that not only celebrates a significant milestone for Ferrari but also embodies the craftsmanship and innovation that have defined the brand over the decades.
This rare and exclusive example of Ferrari's luxury supercar was ordered new by its current owner from the Zayani dealer in Kuwait. It has covered a mere 348 kilometres since and is presented in excellent condition, recently recommissioned by Stratton Motor Company for the sale. It comes with a photocopy of the original sales invoice listing the special options requested, as well as a photocopy of its Kuwaiti registration document.
Please note that if this vehicle remains in Belgium, it will be subject to Import Duty at 10% (+VAT) and 21% Import VAT on the hammer price. Import rates to other EU Countries may vary for VAT rate and an administration fee will be charged to prepare the necessary customs clearances with the Bonhams Customs Agents. Please note that if you purchase as an EU Company, the VAT amount will be calculated based on your registered countries rate. If you have any questions regarding customs clearance, please contact the Bonhams Motorcar Department or our recommended shippers.
