Overview of the Ferrari 12Cilindri
This is about as close to a brand new Ferrari 12Cilindri as a Japanese auction will ever offer, a May 2026 registered F167 with an odometer showing just 732 kilometres, around 455 miles. The 12Cilindri is Ferrari's current naturally aspirated V12 grand tourer, built around a 6.5 litre front mid mounted engine and an automatic transmission, and this particular car has been presented at USS Kyushu as lot 60012 carrying an overall auction grade of 6 and an interior grade of A, Japan's shorthand for a virtually unused, factory fresh example. Finished in black over a black half leather interior, this coupe is a dealer imported, left hand drive car that has passed through one corporate owner in Japan and comes loaded with a long list of carbon fibre exterior and interior options, a glass roof, forged wheels and the Daytona style seats that have become a signature of Ferrari's modern road cars.
For buyers outside Japan looking at a Ferrari 12Cilindri for sale, this listing is unusual in the Japanese auction market precisely because new generation Ferraris so rarely appear with such low mileage and such a complete factory options sheet, and it gives international buyers a rare route to a near new 12Cilindri without going through a dealer allocation list.
The Drive Review
The 12Cilindri continues Ferrari's commitment to the naturally aspirated front engine V12 formula at a time when most rivals have moved to turbocharging or hybrid assistance for their flagship grand tourers. The 6.5 litre V12 is closely related to the unit used in the 812 Superfast and Competizione, tuned here to deliver what Ferrari describes as one of the most powerful naturally aspirated V12s it has ever put in a road car, and it drives the rear wheels through an eight speed dual clutch automatic transmission mounted at the rear axle for weight distribution.
What sets the 12Cilindri apart from the 812 it effectively replaces is a more usable, longer legged character. Ferrari has pitched this car as a genuine two seat grand tourer rather than an outright track focused supercar, with a cabin designed for long distance comfort, the Daytona seats fitted to this example, a glass roof for cabin ambience, and technology such as the passenger display and a premium Hi-Fi system that are aimed squarely at enjoying long journeys rather than lap times. At the same time the chassis retains Ferrari's familiar front engine V12 traits, meaty steering, a naturally aspirated engine that revs cleanly and rewards being worked hard, and the kind of analogue, mechanical connection between driver and car that is becoming rarer as the wider industry electrifies. The carbon fibre aero package fitted to this car, including the front spoiler, rear spoiler, rear diffuser and under door carbon covers, is both functional and a visual signal of the more aggressive specification chosen by its first owner.
Weaknesses to be realistic about with any modern V12 Ferrari of this type include running costs that reflect its exotic engineering, servicing that should always be carried out by a Ferrari specialist or main dealer, and tyre and brake wear that can be significant if the car is driven hard. None of this is unusual for the class, and buyers moving from an 812 Superfast or similar will find the 12Cilindri a familiar but more rounded ownership proposition.
Auction Details
This Ferrari 12Cilindri was offered through USS Kyushu, one of Japan's established auction houses, as lot number 60012, with the sale conducted on 3 October 2026. The auction start price is listed at ¥50,800,000. No Autoselecta guide bidding range has been set for this particular car given the scarcity of comparable sold results, so bidders should refer to the live price panel on this page for up to date guidance rather than relying on a fixed range. There are no close sold results on record from recent Japanese auctions for a 12Cilindri of similar age, mileage and specification, which is itself a reflection of how rarely this model reaches the domestic auction system this early in its life. All bids must be submitted before 9PM UK time the evening before auction, so any buyer interested in this Ferrari 12Cilindri should contact Autoselecta in good time ahead of the 3 October sale date.
Vehicle Specifications
Manufacturer Ferrari, model 12Cilindri, chassis code F167, model code on the auction sheet 7BA-F167, frame number ZFF10XMJX00327362. First registration May Reiwa 8, which is May 2026. Engine capacity 6,500 cc, naturally aspirated V12. Transmission automatic, eight speed dual clutch as fitted to the 12Cilindri range. Drive layout 2WD, rear wheel drive. Steering position left hand drive. Doors 3, reflecting the hatchback style rear opening of the coupe body. Seating capacity 2. Exterior colour black, noted on the sheet as the car's original factory colour with no colour change recorded. Interior colour black with half leather seat trim as noted by the inspector. Odometer reading 732 km, approximately 455 miles, at the time of inspection. Import classification dealer, meaning this car came into Japan through an official Ferrari importer rather than a private grey import route. Vehicle inspection, Japan's shaken certificate, valid until 19 May Reiwa 11, which is May 2029. Overall auction grade 6, exterior grade 6, interior grade A. Dimensions recorded on the sheet as length 475 cm, width 200 cm and height 129 cm. Recycling deposit recorded at 16,630 yen, a standard Japanese administrative fee attached to the vehicle rather than a reflection of condition.
Factory Features and Equipment
The auction sheet records air conditioning as AAC, automatic climate control, power steering, power windows, leather trim and airbags as standard fitment, together with genuine alloy wheels. Beyond these base items, the sales points section of the sheet lists an extensive factory options package on this particular car. There is a glass roof over the cabin, forged alloy wheels, Daytona style sports seats, a black finish sports exhaust system, and a substantial visible carbon fibre package comprising a carbon rear spoiler, carbon rear diffuser, carbon under door covers and a carbon front spoiler. The points to note section adds a carbon steering wheel, a carbon centre tunnel, carbon sill kick plates and carbon wheel caps, together with a passenger display screen, a surround view camera system, a digital rear view mirror, a front suspension lifter for clearing speed bumps and steep driveways, wireless phone charging, a premium Hi-Fi sound system, contrasting interior stitching, Alcantara floor carpets and seat heaters. The sheet also notes prancing horse embroidery to the headrests, although this specific entry is not fully certain due to handwriting on the original document. The car is recorded as a one owner vehicle, described as corporate owned, though the exact wording of the first sales point line is partly illegible and is not stated here with full confidence. The car comes with two smart keys and an ETC electronic toll collection unit, and the new car warranty booklet is recorded as present on the sheet.
Japanese Auction Report Translation
This section translates, in full, what the USS Kyushu auction sheet records for lot 60012, checked by Autoselecta staff. The lot number is given as 60012. First registration is recorded as Reiwa 8, May, which converts to May 2026. The model is written as Ferrari 12Cilindri, grade base grade, chassis type 7BA-F167, engine displacement 6500 cc, with 3 doors and 2WD drive. The overall evaluation point is 6, with an interior assistance grade of A. The shaken roadworthiness certificate is valid until 19 May Reiwa 11, 2029. The odometer reading is recorded as 732 km. The transmission is AT, automatic, and the air conditioning is marked AAC for automatic climate control. The exterior colour is recorded as the original factory colour, black, with the colour change box marked by an arrow but no actual colour change indicated. The new car warranty document is marked as present. The import classification is dealer, meaning official import through Ferrari's Japanese network. Steering is left hand. The recycling deposit is 16,630 yen. Seating capacity is 2 people. The registration plate is recorded as Oita 301 se 5685, and the frame number is ZFF10XMJX00327362.
Equipment ticked on the sheet includes SR for sunroof, in this case the glass roof, genuine alloy wheels, power steering, power windows, leather trim and airbags; these markings appear ringed in the standard way auction houses denote fitted equipment, though the inspector's rings are noted as unusually even and are read here in good faith as genuine.
Under sales points the sheet lists, in order, what appears to begin with a note on corporate ownership followed by characters that cannot be read with confidence, a glass roof, forged wheels, one owner history, Daytona seats, a black sports exhaust, a carbon rear spoiler, a carbon rear diffuser, carbon under door covers, a carbon front spoiler and a passenger display.
The points to note section adds prancing horse embroidery to the headrests, though the bold kanji here are difficult to read with full certainty, two smart keys, an ETC unit, a carbon steering wheel, a carbon centre tunnel, carbon sill kick plates, carbon wheel caps, a surround view camera, a digital rear view system, a front suspension lifter, wireless charging, a premium Hi-Fi system, interior stitching detailing, Alcantara floor carpets and seat heaters.
The inspector's own report notes half leather seats and that the cabin is slightly dirty, described on the sheet as 小汚れ. No other mechanical faults, warning lights, fluid leaks, electrical issues, exhaust problems, rust or corrosion are noted anywhere on the sheet. No mention is made of smoke, odours inside the cabin beyond the slight dirtiness noted, or any issue with the glass, lights or tyres, and these areas should therefore be treated as not commented upon rather than confirmed fault free.
Damage Diagram and Body Condition
The damage diagram on this sheet is notably light for a car of any age, consistent with its 732 km odometer reading. Two markings are recorded, both denoted simply as A for scratch, without any size number attached, which usually indicates the mildest end of the scratch scale. One A mark is positioned on the left side of the car in the rear quarter area near the rear wheel, and the second A mark appears in the equivalent position on the right side, also near the rear wheel. The exact panel affected, whether rear quarter panel or sill area close to the rear wheel, is not stated with full certainty on the sheet. No dents, dimples, repainted panels, replaced panels, rust, corrosion, panel waves, cracks or chips are recorded anywhere else on the diagram. Combined with the grade 6 overall rating and the near zero mileage, this points to a car that is, in practical terms, in as new condition, with only very light handling marks typical of a car that has been driven a short distance and transported, rather than any sign of accident repair or meaningful wear. This should be regarded as a usable, essentially new condition example rather than one needing any restoration work, though buyers should note that even light marks of this type are worth inspecting again on arrival.
Interior Condition
The interior is finished in black with half leather seat trim as specifically noted by the inspector, fitted to Daytona style sports seats. The cabin carries a notably high specification for this model, including the carbon fibre steering wheel, carbon centre tunnel and carbon sill kick plates, Alcantara floor carpets, contrasting interior stitching, seat heaters, wireless charging and the passenger display screen set into the dashboard, all consistent with what is visible in the supplied photographs of the cabin and instrument panel. The dashboard and door trims show no damage in the photographs supplied. The only condition comment from the inspector is that the cabin was found to be slightly dirty, which is a minor and common observation on auction sheets and does not indicate any structural or mechanical issue with the interior. The instrument display in the photographs shows the odometer reading 732 km, matching the figure recorded on the auction sheet, together with engine warm up data, oil pressure and coolant temperature readouts and a neutral gear selection, consistent with a car being moved and prepared for the auction rather than one in regular use.
Japanese Auction Grades
Japanese auction houses use a standardised scoring system to describe condition at a glance, and this car's figures are worth explaining for buyers unfamiliar with the system. The overall grade on this sheet is 6, which sits above the usual 0 to 5 scale used for used cars and instead denotes a virtually new or very low mileage vehicle in excellent, close to showroom condition, consistent with the 732 km reading. The exterior grade is likewise recorded as 6, reinforcing that the bodywork is regarded as being in as new condition aside from the two minor A scratch marks noted on the diagram. The interior grade is A, the highest rating on the interior scale used by Japanese auction houses, denoting an interior that is clean, complete and free of significant wear, which aligns with the inspector's single minor comment about cabin cleanliness rather than any damage.
Model History
The Ferrari 12Cilindri, internally coded F167, was introduced as the successor to the 812 Superfast and 812 Competizione, carrying forward Ferrari's naturally aspirated front engine V12 grand touring line into its next generation. It uses a further developed version of Ferrari's long running V12 architecture, here displacing 6.5 litres, paired with an eight speed dual clutch automatic transmission and rear wheel drive. Ferrari positioned the 12Cilindri as more of a two seat grand tourer than an outright track weapon, with a cabin designed around comfort, technology and long distance usability while retaining the performance and soundtrack expected of a flagship naturally aspirated V12 Ferrari. The model continues Ferrari's commitment to offering a large capacity, non turbocharged, non hybrid V12 engine option at a time when this layout has become increasingly rare across the wider industry, making the 12Cilindri significant within Ferrari's own range as one of the last of its kind built in this traditional format.
Why This Model Has Become Collectible
Naturally aspirated V12 Ferraris have long held a special status among collectors and enthusiasts, prized for an engine format that offers a level of mechanical drama, high rev character and linear throttle response that forced induction and hybrid systems cannot fully replicate. The 12Cilindri arrives at a point in the automotive industry where regulatory and environmental pressures are pushing manufacturers toward turbocharging, hybridisation and full electrification, which makes any new large capacity naturally aspirated V12 road car increasingly significant and likely to be viewed in years to come as part of the final generation of its type. Ferrari's front engine V12 grand tourers, from the Daytona and 365 GTB4 through to the 550, 599, F12 and 812 families, have consistently become sought after collector cars once production ends, and the 12Cilindri's position as the current flagship of this lineage, combined with its extensive carbon fibre options package and genuinely tiny mileage, make this particular example an unusually well specified and well documented entry point into modern V12 Ferrari ownership. Global demand for low mileage, well equipped examples of current generation Ferraris remains strong, and sourcing a car with a verified, near zero odometer reading, a full carbon options package and clean auction history directly from Japan, as with this car, is becoming harder as more of these cars accumulate normal usage mileage elsewhere in the world.
What To Look For When Buying This Model
Buyers considering a Ferrari 12Cilindri, whether this example or another, should pay close attention to full service history and confirmation that routine maintenance has been carried out by an authorised Ferrari workshop, given the complexity and cost of V12 servicing. It is worth checking tyre condition and brake wear carefully even on a low mileage car such as this one, since tyres can age even with minimal use, and confirming that any carbon fibre aerodynamic components, such as the front spoiler, rear spoiler and diffuser fitted to this car, are free from stone chip damage or scuffing from low speed manoeuvring. On this specific car, the inspector's note of slight cabin dirtiness and the two light A grade scratch marks near the rear wheels on each side are the only condition points recorded and are consistent with normal handling of a car in transit, but buyers should always plan for a fresh inspection on arrival given the realities of international shipping. Confirming the presence of both smart keys, the warranty booklet and any additional documentation noted on the auction sheet is also recommended before finalising a purchase.
Why Import This Car From Japan
Japan's auction system offers access to vehicles like this 12Cilindri that are rarely available on the open market elsewhere so early in their life, with transparent, independently inspected condition grading, verified mileage and a clear paper trail through the auction sheet. Dealer imported Ferraris registered and maintained in Japan are typically well documented, and this car's one owner history, warranty book and complete set of two smart keys all support a straightforward provenance trail. Importing from Japan also gives international buyers access to a far wider pool of specification and colour combinations than may be available through local dealer allocations, and in the case of a car this fresh, the opportunity to acquire what is effectively a new Ferrari 12Cilindri without the waiting list associated with factory order.
Ultimate Guide For Japanese Imports
Importing a car from Japan involves a defined process, starting with securing the winning bid at auction, followed by export preparation, shipping to the buyer's destination port, and then clearing local customs and registration procedures specific to the buyer's own country. Requirements vary significantly around the world, covering matters such as emissions compliance, roadworthiness testing, left hand drive or right hand drive registration rules, and import duty calculations, and buyers should always confirm the specific requirements that apply in their own country before bidding. Because this 12Cilindri is a 2026 model year car, buyers should be aware that age based import concessions available in some countries for older vehicles will not apply here, and standard new or nearly new vehicle import rules will instead govern the process in most jurisdictions. All bids must be submitted before 9PM UK time the evening before auction, so buyers researching the import process should still allow enough time to complete their checks before that deadline.
Why Import Through Autoselecta
Autoselecta provides direct access to Japan's major auction houses, including USS Kyushu where this car is listed, giving buyers around the world the ability to bid on vehicles like this Ferrari 12Cilindri with full auction sheet transparency and an experienced team checking and translating every detail before publication. Autoselecta assists with vehicle sourcing, bidding strategy, export documentation, international shipping arrangements and import support once the car arrives in the buyer's country, with vehicle tracking available where offered by the shipping line, and the team remains in contact with buyers throughout the process from the moment a bid is placed until the car is delivered and registered. All bids must be submitted before 9PM UK time the evening before auction, and Autoselecta's team is available to help buyers prepare their bidding instructions ahead of that cut off.
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Auction Caution
Vehicles offered through Japanese auctions, including this Ferrari 12Cilindri, are inspected by independent auction house graders before sale, but this inspection and the accompanying auction sheet should be treated as a condition guide rather than a mechanical warranty. Even a car with this low a mileage and this high a grade is still a used, previously registered vehicle, and buyers should budget for the possibility of servicing, detailing or minor refurbishment after import. On this specific lot, the inspector's notes should be kept firmly in mind, namely that the cabin was found to be slightly dirty and that two light, unnumbered A grade scratch marks were recorded near the rear wheel on each side of the car. No other faults, warning lights or mechanical issues were noted on the sheet, but buyers should always arrange their own independent inspection or ask Autoselecta for further images and advice before placing a bid. All bids must be submitted before 9PM UK time the evening before auction.
