Rare Ferrari 212 Inter Coupe to Go Under the Hammer

Among the highlights of the upcoming Amelia Island sale, set to take place on March 12, RM Auctions has also included a very special Ferrari Inter Coupe model. The vehicle in question is said to be one of only 80 Ferrari 212 Inter Coupe built. and has been estimated at $375,000 - $550,000.

The car was exhibited new at the 1953 Turin Motor Show, boasting air intakes below the headlamps, a Vignale-designed front end, low roof treatment, and subtle fins on the rear wings.

Technical wise, the car is fitted with a 150 hp, 2,562 cc SOHC V-12 engine, three Weber 32 mm DCF carburetors, five-speed manual transmission, independent front suspension by double wishbone and transverse leaf spring, rear live axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs and trailing arms, and four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes.

“One of the most significant advantages of early Ferraris these days is the events for which the owner is eligible. Even-numbered cars with competition history will get the owner invited to a plethora of vintage rallies, concours events and historic races, but many of the odd-numbered cars were raced competitively as well, so the door is wide open. Add to this the fact that all of these cars have detail differences, which makes them attractive to historians, and the new owner will have a multitude of choices as to how to spend their summer weekends,” a statement from RM Auctions reads.

“Add to that the fact that 0267 EU is a matching-numbers car of a very desirable early Ferrari model, bodied by Vignale, no less. It is guaranteed to garner tremendous attention from Ferrari enthusiasts the world over, and as such we encourage very close examination.”