Our childhood Ferrari experience, like for most, was of the Matchbox car variety. As far as we can remember, it was a yellow Ferrari 250 GTO that introduced us to the brand. And later, there was the yellow Testors Ferrari F50 model car kit to complement our black Lamborghini Diablo. As such, we're more drawn to Ferraris in the bright Giallo Modena than in the traditional Rosso Corsa.
Today's yellow example of a Ferrari 612 is standard 612 fare. Its Tipo F 133 F 5.7L V12 engine represents the pinnacle of that engine range, on street cars at least. Debuting in 1992 in the 612's predecessor, the Ferrari 456, the series of 65 degree V12s peaked with the 612 and its 530hp at a lofty 7,250 RPM - screaming for a GT, and yet so appropriate for a Ferrari.
Year: 2006
Model: Ferrari 612 Scaglietti
Engine: 5.7L V12
Transmission: 6-speed manual
Mileage: 20,552
Price: $104,999
Location: Miami, FL
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2006 FERRARI 612 SCAGLIETTI 20552 ORIGINAL MILES CLEAN VEHICLE - ONE OWNER FULL DETAILED - CLEAN CAR FAX NO STICKY BOTTONS This is a unique Yellow Ferrari Scaglietti. Very Rare Ferrari Color Combination. BRAND NEW CLUTCH Original Ferrari Parts 2 YEARS SERVICED OIL CHANGE, FILTERS,BRAKERS,TRANSMISSION MORE THAN U$6K IN SERVICES Car in amazing condition and fully detailed Ferrari Challenge Wheels Contact today our sales team for more information Bruno Vargas 877-534-3017
The advantage to buying a car with a tried-and-true engine platform comes in the service department. Despite the 612's modern appearance, it retains a simpler engine design than the later Enzo-based Tipo F 140 engine series. Unfortunately, the transaxles on the 612 aren't the best at managing clutch slip, as evidenced by the 20k mile clutch replacement on this car. Another negative of this car is the front bumper alignment - we can't tell if it's just contracted for some reason, or whether it's a result of accident repair.
Our ideal yellow 612 would encompass a light tan interior, if only to avoid the bumblebee color scheme. The dark grey wheels would also see replacement with lighter silver units, though we do really like the Ferrari Challenge style of wheel on the big Ferraris. We could also do without the yellow interior trim, but that is easily rectified. At around $100k and only 20k miles, we won't say that this car represents a great value. But, are there really any great values with V12 Ferraris?
-Graham