2012 Ferrari 458 Italia

Highlights

• Believed to be one of only two UK RHD cars in the rare Rosso Vinaccia colour, with a Sabbia interior
• Originally supplied new by HR Owen, with main dealer Ferrari service history up until 2022, we are told
• Interested parties should note, this vehicle was subject to a CAT S insurance loss in 10/2017
• Recorded as Category S; professionally repaired in 2018 with approximately 20,000 miles driven since
• MOT valid to March 2027, no advisories

The Appeal

The Ferrari 458 Italia needs little introduction. Powered by a naturally aspirated 4.5-litre V8 producing 562bhp and mated to a lightning-fast seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox, it is widely regarded as one of Maranello's finest modern creations, a car that marked the pinnacle of Ferrari's naturally aspirated mid-engined V8 lineage before the advent of turbocharging.

What elevates this particular 2012 example beyond the ordinary is its extraordinary rarity. Finished in Rosso Vinaccia, a deep, rich burgundy-red that is seldom seen, it is believed to be one of just two right-hand-drive UK cars in this colour. Paired with a Sabbia interior, the vendor believes this to be the only UK RHD car with this specific combination. Originally purchased new from H.R. Owen, the car reportedly benefits from a main dealer service history up until 2022, and was subsequently sold through Carrs of Exeter, another official Ferrari dealer, in 2021/22.

The car was recorded as a Category S insurance loss in October 2017 due to structural front offside damage, which was professionally repaired in 2018, with approximately 20,000 miles driven since.

Now showing 35,514 miles, this 458 Italia presents an opportunity to acquire a genuinely rare colour combination at a time when naturally aspirated Ferrari V8s continue to attract considerable enthusiasm.

History and Paperwork

• First registered in 2012 in the United Kingdom
• Originally purchased new from H.R. Owen Ferrari
• Sold by Carrs of Exeter (main Ferrari dealer) in 2021/22 according to records
• Acquired recently by the current seller as part of a multi-vehicle acquisition
• Main dealer Ferrari service history up until 2022, we are told; believed to have been independently serviced since then
• Recorded as a Category S insurance loss in October 2017; damage to the front offside, requiring a suspension arm replacement
• Category S damage was professionally repaired in 2018, with photos, parts records and bills reportedly available
• Approximately 20,000 miles driven since the repair
• MOT valid to March 2027, no advisories
• 35,514 miles indicated

Service history as below:
Annual service or 20.000 km - basic | 24637 MI | 07/04/2022
Dynamic engine oil and oil filter change | 24637 MI | 07/04/2022
Engine air filter change each 2 years or 20.000 km | 21273 MI | 25/03/2021
Dynamic engine oil and oil filter change | 21273 MI | 25/03/2021
Break fluid change -each 2 years- | 21273 MI | 25/03/2021
Annual service or 20.000 km - basic | 21273 MI | 25/03/2021
Compressor belt change -each 2 years/60.000km | 21273 MI | 25/03/2021
Annual service or 20.000 km - basic | 19436 MI | 09/07/2019
Dynamic engine oil and oil filter change | 19436 MI | 09/07/2019
Blow coils perform UP TO Engine No.186125 -each year- | 15713 MI | 03/07/2018
Blow coils perform UP TO Engine No.186125 -each year- | 15713 MI | 03/07/2018
Compressor belt change -each 2 years/60.000km | 15713 MI | 03/07/2018
Annual service or 20.000 km | 15713 MI | 03/07/2018
Carried out 5th annaul service | 13578 MI | 24/03/2017
** Maintenance Program ** | 11285 MI | 14/03/2016
** Maintenance Program ** | 11285 MI | 14/03/2016
** Maintenance Program ** | 11285 MI | 14/03/2016
** Maintenance Program ** | 8485 MI | 09/02/2015
** Maintenance Program ** | 5741 MI | 03/03/2014
** Maintenance Program ** | 5741 MI | 03/03/2014
** Maintenance Program ** | 5741 MI | 03/03/2014
** Maintenance Program ** | 4555 MI | 07/05/2013
There are invoices in the history file between 2017-2022 from the Ferrari dealers and 2023 from Barkaways. The bookpack has been lost, so the earlier invoices are not included in the history file but are confirmed as above.

The Condition

• Rosso Vinaccia paintwork with the Scuderia wing shields
• 20-inch diamond-turned alloy wheels now painted dark grey, framing silver Brembo brake callipers over carbon-ceramic discs
• Sabbia leather interior with ‘Cavallino’ emblems embossed on the head restraints, a black dashboard, dark grey trim elements, a Bianco tachometer, and a carbon-fibre trimmed steering wheel
• Electrically adjustable and heated seats, dual-zone automatic climate control
• Body panels in generally good condition with a small amount of surface rust on the top right-hand wing and a scratch under the driver's door
• Underside appears in good condition with a little wear on the rear wheel arch underside
• Some lacquer needs replacing in a couple of exterior areas
• Interior is in good condition; the left-hand side of the driver's seat could benefit from retrimming, as is typical for this age and mileage

Finished in rare Rosso Vinaccia with Scuderia wing shields, this Ferrari 458 Italia rides on 20-inch diamond-turned alloy wheels re-finished in dark grey, framing silver Brembo brake callipers and carbon-ceramic discs. The Sabbia leather interior features embossed Cavallino head restraints, a black dashboard, dark grey trim, a Bianco tachometer, carbon-fibre steering wheel trim, electrically adjustable heated seats, and dual-zone automatic climate control. The car presents well overall for its age and mileage, with bodywork and underside in generally good condition. Minor cosmetic imperfections include light surface rust on the top right-hand wing, a scratch beneath the driver's door, some areas requiring lacquer refinishing, slight wear to the rear wheel arch underside, and expected wear to the driver's seat bolster, which would benefit from retrimming.

The Mechanics

• 4.5-litre naturally aspirated V8 producing 562bhp, revving to 9,000rpm
• Seven-speed ‘F1’ dual-clutch automated manual transmission with paddle shift
• Switchable drive modes via the Manettino dial, launch control, and adaptive dampers
• The vendor reports that the car drives well in terms of engine and gearbox performance

Powered by a 4.5-litre naturally aspirated V8 producing 562bhp and revving to a thrilling 9,000rpm redline, this Ferrari 458 Italia is paired with a seven-speed ‘F1’ dual-clutch automated manual transmission. The car features Ferrari’s Manettino switchable drive modes, launch control, and adaptive dampers, with the vendor reporting that the engine and gearbox perform well and the car drives as expected.
Please contact james.kijowski@carandclassic.com for any further questions.

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