Highlights

Low documented mileage of 38,000 miles
Well maintained by Ferrari main dealers to 36,000 miles
Classic Rosso Corsa with Nero carbon-backed racing seats
Garaged stored by seller since 2022 as part of a private collection
Private registration included

The Appeal

The California may have brought back a classic nameplate, but in all other respects it was something very new - the firm’s first front-engined V8 and entirely new folding hard top all signalled that this was a Ferrari for customers who wanted to use and enjoy their cars daily. Powered by a sonorous 4,297cc naturally aspirated V8 and mated to a rapid-fire seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox, it is every inch a classic Maranello product.

The current collector-keeper acquired this 2012 Rosso Corsa car in 2022 and tells us that it has always been garaged. It is in good order and nicely specified too, including the expensive carbon-backed racing seats. The low mileage is backed by an impressive service history showing a run of servicing by Ferrari main dealers to 36,000 miles. The car’s MOT will need renewed by the buyer before it hits the road again.

History and Paperwork

First registered 5th May 2012
Seven registered keepers from new
Current keeper since December 2022
Always garaged by current keeper
Service history shown in photos and detailed below
38,000 miles advised by seller
Private registration plate WH10SSH included in the sale
Last MOT ran to September 2026 with advisories to note

Service history:

10/22 - 35,812 miles - Jardine Ferrari Colchester
12/20 - 31,822 miles - Dick Lovett Ferrari
11/19 - 31,515 miles - JCT600 Ferrari
10/18 - 20,210 miles - Graypaul
11/17 - 15,881 miles - Dick Lovett
06/16 - 14,604 miles - Dick Lovett
06/14 - 9,421 miles - Dick Lovett
06/13 - 4,583 miles - Dick Lovett

The Condition

Classic and well kept Rosso Corsa paintwork as shown
Factory 20in polished alloys in good order with slight marks to note
Fitted with quality Pirelli P Zero tyres with advisories to note on 2025 MOT
Folding factory hard top in good working order
Black leather interior with red stitching and matching seats and dashboard
Features optional carbon-backed racing seats showing little wear
Some age to note to switchgear fittings as shown
Vendor reports that everything is in working order

Classically finished in Rosso Corsa, this low-mileage California is every inch the iconic Ferrari. The paintwork and exterior fittings, including the 20in polished alloys, present well with few indications of age. Inside, the story is the same, with optional carbon-backed racing seats that look both purposeful and well kept.

The Mechanics

4,297cc naturally aspirated V8 engine
Seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission
Vendor describes the mechanical condition as very good
Vendor reports that the car drives beautifully
Well maintained as detailed above

With regular servicing by Ferrari main dealers like Dick Lovett, Graypaul and Jardine, this car ticks a key box for any buyer. It has covered few miles since the last service in 2022, and the last MOT in 2025 had no mechanical advisories. The vendor reports that it runs and drives well.

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