1986 Ferrari 412 Manual

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Produced between 1985 and 1989. the Ferrari 412 was the final glorious flowering of the '400' series of luxurious four-seaters that had commenced with the introduction of the 365GT/4 2+2 in 1972. Representing evolution rather than revolution. the 412 debuted at the Geneva Motor Show in 1985. replacing the 400GT. The latter's quad-cam V12 engine was enlarged to 4. 9 litres for the 412. which also gained anti-lock brakes. a revised interior and bumpers colour co-ordinated with the bodywork. while an improved front air dam and raised boot deck further reduced the already low co-efficient of drag. By the time production ceased in 1989. Ferrari's finest 2+2 had been in production for a remarkable 17 years. though its exclusivity meant that there were seldom more than 200 sold in any one year wit Manual vesions always being extremely rare in any production year.

Factory finished in Argento Nurburgring with Rosso hide and Rosso carpets. chassis 66039 was supplied new by Maranello Concessionaires of Egham to Melbourne Garages of Jersey for the latter's customer P. Edwards Esq. Accompanying invoices show that the four-seater was fettled at 1. 33. 2. 83. 4. 89. 4. 53. 6. 94. 7. 08. 8. 89. 8. 70. 8. 61. 9. 64. 10. 87. 13. 27. 13. 60. 14. 77. 15. 94. 15. 49. 15. 18. 18. 09. 18. 80. 18. 22. 18. 30. 18. 58 and 19. 99 miles before migrating to the mainland during early 1998.

Serviced in-house by Westover Sports Cars of Blandford at 19. 31 miles ahead of its sale to Mrs R. J. Stow of Faulkland on August 17th 1998. the Ferrari was used on the Continent but returned to Westover at 25. 22. 28. 80 and 29. 05 miles. Serviced by Mortimer Houghton Turner Ltd of Cheltenham on August 9th 2001 at 33. 04 miles. chassis 66039 entered the previous (third UK) ownership some eleven months and 5. 00 miles later. Hailing from a motoring family. the previous owner has added some 12. 00 miles to the Ferrari's odometer over the past dozen years. A keen motorist. his tenure has seen `ADV 1T' treated to a freer breathing sports exhaust. new clutch. brake system refurbishment. front suspension rejuvenation and thorough engine overhaul. Carried out by TT Workshops on a protracted basis (2006-2011) but at a discounted rate (£14. 79. 14). the latter encompassed the fitting of new bearings. gaskets. seals and piston rings etc not to mention a power steering overhaul.

While more recently the 412 has had its air-conditioning re-gassed and benefited from four new Michelin TRX tyres at a cost of circa £2. 00. Smartly presented and sounding decidedly purposeful upon inspection. this very rare and much underrated Ferrari is offered for sale with its original book pack. copy order documentation. tool kit. sundry old MOTs. numerous bills / invoices and current MOT certificate valid until May 2015. A very rare opportunity with current demand for limited Ferraris exceedin supply.

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