Equipment
4,943/318hp, fuel injection, automatic, 5-spoke alloy wheels, Michelin TRX tires, air conditioning, Blaupunkt cassette stereo.
Condition
#3 Good
Runs and drives well. Flaws not noticeable to passersby. Most common condition.
Good original paint except for a peeling area at the base of the driver's windshield post. Dusty old engine compartment. Shows 6,400 believable miles on the odometer and the car but the self-leveling rear suspension needs to be overhauled to correct the tail drag.
Market commentary
A tall onlooker took particular interest in this 412 and its red counterpart, noting that the 412 that a tall guy can drive with comfort. He added that he'd owned several and had found them to be both fast and reliable including an experience in Nevada years ago when he'd been cruising at 120mph for hours, then pulling in for gas ("at those speeds you can see the gas gauge fall") when a State Trooper pulled in a few minutes later. The Trooper pulled up alongside, rolled down his window and waggled his finger in reproof saying, "Keep it down" with a smile. Favored by few except basketball stars, the 412's reputation hasn't kept up with other Ferraris of the time but deserve new attention for their room, style and performance. This is what they''re worth and for anyone who can tolerate the 3-speed GM Hydramatic automatic it is an affordable way to get the Ferrari V-12 experience.