by Brad Anderson
- The Ferrari 412 was fitted with a 6.5-liter V12 from the 812.
- Twelve throttle bodies and a carbon airbox help feed the beast.
- Stick shift was adapted from a 599’s automatic transmission.
There’s nothing remotely ordinary about this Ferrari 412. In fact, it may well be the most valuable and powerful 412 in existence. The original engine is long gone, replaced with something far more compelling. When money is no object and the goal is to build the ultimate version of a car few even think to modify, this is what happens.
The American owner behind this transformation of the 412 spent upwards of $1.8 million turning a relatively obscure Ferrari into the wild creation you see here.
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The build took Otsuka Maxwell Design more than 5,000 hours to complete. And while a stock 412 isn’t exactly the coolest car Ferrari ever made, this one has a presence to match anything in the current lineup.
Powertrain Swap Worth Talking About
No doubt the highlight is the engine. Nestled under the hood is the same 6.5-liter naturally aspirated V12 you’d find in an 812 Superfast, though it’s been lightly disguised. Custom valve covers give the motor a more retro appearance, bridging the gap between modern firepower and classic aesthetics.
There’s more than just a visual overhaul. The original direct injection system is gone, replaced by port injection. OMD also fitted twelve individual throttle bodies along with a bespoke carbon fiber air intake and airbox. Every detail was considered with performance and presentation in mind.
The excitement doesn’t stop with the engine. Now mated to Ferrari’s F140GA engine is a six-speed gated manual. Ferrari never sold the 812 with a manual, so OMD took the automatic box of a 599 GTB and morphed it into a stick shift.
More Than A Big Engine
A gorgeous combination of Superfast Gold and black adorns the exterior of the car. The bumpers have also been tucked, the fenders flared, and the pop-up headlights have been ditched for a sleeker look. The car also sits on custom 18-inch Brixton forged wheels.
The owner clearly spared no expense with the car’s cabin, too. It has been transformed with plush Alcantara and new leather. There are also carbon fiber-backed seats and the same carpet you’ll find in a Rolls-Royce.
Most notably, the interior features Mongolian Cashmere, which runs about $1,000 per yard. OMD added custom switchgear, a digital instrument cluster, and a contemporary infotainment display, all of which feel integrated rather than forced.
It’s a dramatic transformation, but one that’s been executed with a sense of cohesion and detail that rarely survives a project of this scope.
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