--- title: "1-of-2 Ferrari 412P Sells for $30M at Monterey Auction" description: "A one-of-two 1967 Ferrari 412P Berlinetta sold during Monterey Car Week for $30.25 million, breaking the Bonhams auction record." date: "2023-08-20" modified: "2023-08-20" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/1-of-2-ferrari-412p-sells-for-30m-at-monterey-auction" categories: - "Ferrari News" - "News" - "News by Brand" tags: - "Ferrari" - "Supercar" --- # 1-of-2 Ferrari 412P Sells for $30M at Monterey Auction ![]() *Bonhams* After a few days in Monterey during [Car Week](), it's easy to become jaded. When pre-war Bentleys, [priceless Duesenbergs](), and special edition Bugatti Chirons are more common than Hondas and Toyotas, high-value cars can lose their luster. However, there are still a few cars that managed to widen eyes over the weekend, such as the one-of-two Ferrari 412P Berlinetta that sold for $30.25 million at the Bonhams auction on Friday, breaking Bonham's record. In the mid 1960s, [Ferrari ]()decided to participate in the World Championship of Makes in two ways, with its own factory works team and by supplying customer racing teams. In 1967, there were two of the latter: Maranello Concessionaires and Ecurie Francorchamps, both which were given carbureted versions of the Ferrari 412P. Maranello Concessionaires was owned by Colonel Ronnie Hoare, from England, and its 412P is the one that just sold at auction for just over $30 million. ![]() ![]() ![]() Hoare's Ferrari raced in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the 1,000 Kilometers of Spa, and won the 1968 Nuremburg 200 Kilometers. While it wasn't the most decorated Ferrari race car of its time, its incredible rarity and real racing pedigree make it drool-worthy for rich collectors. It's also bafflingly beautiful, with an ultra-low nose, high cheekbone-like fenders, and a muscular shape that make it look as if its bodywork is shrink-wrapped around its frame. This specific car underwent a nine-year restoration but retains its numbers-matching chassis, body, engine, and gearbox. It's even road-worthy, road-legal, and regularly road-driven. The numbers-matching engine in question is a 4.0-liter, 24-valve naturally aspirated V12, which makes 420 horsepower and revs to 8,000 rpm. It also has four-wheel disc brakes, unequal wishbone independent suspension, and a five-speed manual. ![]() ![]() Whoever bought the Ferrari 412P has one of the most special race cars to ever come from Maranello on their hands and it's even legal to drive on public roads. Hopefully, they continue to take it out in public, both to experience it and show its beauty to the world, rather than lock it up in an air-tight vault to live out its days as an investment. *Got tips? Send 'em to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()