The 412P Berlinetta effectively became the fourth most valuable Ferrari in the world.
Classic Ferraris at auction selling for millions of dollars is not a rare sight. Take the 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO, for instance, which holds the title of the most expensive car ever sold at auction, going for $70 million. The next most expensive Ferrari is another 1962 250 GTO, sold for $48.4 million, followed by the 1957 Ferrari 335 S, worth just over $35.7 million.
The fourth record on the list was just recently established at Bonhams Cars auction house with a 1967 Ferrari 412P Berlinetta that sold for a whopping $30.25 million.
Like any expensive Ferrari, the 412P has quite the racing pedigree to justify its price. For starters, it’s a race car that used to be driven by some legendary drivers such as Richard Attwood, David Piper, and Jo Siffert. Built as a prototype, the car participated in iconic racing events, including 24 Hours Le Mans, Belgian Spa 1,000 Kilometers, and 1968 Nuremberg 200 Kilometers.
In addition, classic Ferraris selling for that much also tend to be rare ones, and the 412P is no exception — there are only two in the world. This particular unit has been carefully restored for nine years while maintaining its original chassis number, bodywork, and engine. Not to mention, the original Rosso Corsa color scheme with light Cambridge Blue racing stripe was also retained.
And as icing on the cake, the legend has been made road-legal, so the auction winner could definitely flex their wealth on the streets if they want to — although I’m not sure if anyone would really risk driving such a collection piece in traffic.
The Ferrari 412P carries a 4.0-liter naturally aspirated V12, producing 420 hp at a screaming 8,000 rpm. It’s also equipped with disc brakes all around, unequal wishbone independent suspension with coil springs, and anti-roll bars. Considering it was produced in the mid-60s’, it was certainly one of the most high-tech and sophisticated cars of the time.
Overall, big congratulations to the highest bidder, and we hope to see some spy shots of their 412P cruising on the road soon. Kudos to Bonham’s auction house, which, on the same day, managed to sell a sweet 1951 Ferrari 212 Export Barchetta at $3.9 million, a 1966 Porsche 906 at $2 million, and a 1959 Mercedes 300 SL Roadster at $1.18 million — that’s not cheap change.
Gallery: 1967 Ferrari 412P Berlinetta
