Description
This car is Lot 119 to be auctioned by Bonhams|Cars at The Bond Street Sale 12 December, please see the Bonhams website for full details.
Public Viewing:
Available 12th December 2024 from 09:00 until 17:00, at 101 New Bond Street, London.
Lot 119
One owner from new
2007 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti Sessanta Coupé
Registration no. not registered
Chassis no. ZFFJY54Bthe details below
One of only 60 made
Four-seater supercar
Recently recommissioned by Stratton Motor Company at a cost of over £14, 500
Circa 400km (250 miles) recorded on the odometer
Introduced in 2007 to celebrate Ferrari's 60th anniversary, the Sessanta (Italian for 'sixty') was a special-edition version of the 612 Scaglietti limited to only 60 units. Standard equipment included 19" forged aluminium wheels; black chrome exhaust tips; F1 paddle shift transmission; a three-position electrochromic glass roof; and a Bose infotainment system. Each 612 Sessanta is unique, with specific colour combinations and finishes according to the original customer's preferences.
In naming its new four-seater Gran Turismo after Carrozzeria Scaglietti, Ferrari had 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 had 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, 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 its long nose and scalloped sides finding echoes in the Scaglietti. Not 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 semi-automated manual transmission too had undergone significant improvement.
This rare (and unique) example of Ferrari's luxury four-seater Sessanta supercar was purchased new by the vendor. It has spent almost its entire life on static display and has recently been recommissioned by Stratton Motor Company. This work included new fuel pumps, cam belts and auxiliary belts, as well as all filters, engine oil, diff oil coolant, spark plugs and brake fluid. The bill for this work is on file and totals some £14, 745.
Please note that this vehicle is only offered with a photocopy of its old registration document, bidders should satisfy themselves as to registration requirements in their own jurisdiction. Please contact the department for further information.
Please note that this vehicle is from outside the UK. Our customs agents, CARS UK, will manage all post sale customs administration. A fee of £350+VAT will be charged on the buyer's invoice to administer both import or export customs movements. If the buyer also chooses to ship with CARS UK, this will be quoted separately. If this vehicle is to stay in the UK, it will be subject to Import VAT at the standard rate of 20% and Import Duty at 10%+VAT on the hammer price. This vehicle will not be available for immediate collection after the sale and will only be released on completion of customs clearance. If you have any questions regarding customs clearance, please contact the Bonhams Motorcar Department.
All lots are sold 'as is/ where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding. Visit the Bonhams Motorcycles website for all pertinent auction information.
