Ferrari 412 GT Automatic 1987

History and background

The Ferrari 412 GT Automatic belongs to the last generation of Ferrari's classic front-engined, rear-wheel-drive twelve-cylinder coupes. The model builds on the 365 GT4 2+2, the 400 and the subsequent 400i, with the 412 introduced in 1985 as a further development. The Ferrari 412 GT Automatic was the top model within this line at the time, marking the end of a tradition in which Ferrari combined luxury grand tourers with a front-mounted V12.

The Ferrari 412 was produced in limited numbers and is therefore considered a rare appearance within the 1980s Ferrari range. The model came with an automatic transmission, a choice that matched its role as a comfortable touring car rather than a pure sports car. In doing so, the Ferrari 412 GT Automatic took its own place among the more focus-oriented Ferrari models of the same period.

This 1987 example is a 100% Dutch car, originally delivered by Ferrari dealer Kroymans and maintained exclusively by them ever since. This gives the Ferrari 412 GT Automatic a clear Dutch provenance and a complete maintenance history within one dealer organization. The car is in a rare and refined color combination, with a black exterior and a luxurious interior.

Characteristics and features


The Ferrari 412 GT Automatic is technically distinguished by its classic Ferrari design with a front-mounted twelve-cylinder engine and automatic transmission. Within the line of 2+2 grand tourers, this was a version that emphatically combined comfort and convenience with the brand's signature V12 architecture. The body shape is in keeping with Pininfarina's understated design used for the 400 series and the 412, which aimed for a more businesslike, long-distance look.

For this example, climate control and a rearview camera are present, giving the Ferrari 412 GT Automatic amenities befitting the character of a luxury grand tourer. The car is finished in black with a matching luxury interior, a combination that emphasizes the formal design of the model. The 412 GT is becoming rarer and thus remains a specific appearance within the later classic Ferraris with twelve-cylinder front end.

According to available records, the car is in mint condition. Both the exterior and interior are in impeccable condition. The Ferrari 412 GT Automatic is thus executed as a specimen with a well-kept presentation and a finish befitting its position as a late and exclusive model from the classic Ferrari period.

Summary

The 1987 Ferrari 412 GT Automatic is a rare, Dutch-delivered and maintained Ferrari with a distinct place within the brand's last generation of classic front-mounted V12 gran turers. The combination of provenance, color scheme, equipment and execution makes this a distinctive specimen within the Ferrari 412 series. To get a good idea of the lot we recommend you come to the viewing day.