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The V12 engine used in the 212 was bored out to 68mm and achieved a 2562cc displacement. Only one Weber carburetor was used but was good enough to produce about 130 horsepower and a top speed of 120 mph. The Export version received three Weber carburetors and produced about 150 hp and saw a top speed of about 140 mph.
In 1952 modified cylinder heads were incorporated which produced another 5 hp.
A little over 12 Export versions were produced while production numbers for the Inter (road) version was around 80.
The 166/195/212 series began at the 1948 Turin Motorshow, where Ferrari introduced a new model in spider and coupe configurations. This model was designated '166', a refernce to the 166 cc displacement of each of its 12 cylinders.
The 166 was extremely successful in competition, winning the Mille Miglia in 1948, 1949, and 1950, along with other major races as well.
The model was further improved upon with the introduction of the 195 and the 212 in 1951. These models achieved their larger displacements by boring out the 166 engine. The 212 had a total displacement of 2562 cc.
The 212 was available in 'Inter' or 'Export' versions, with some of the major differences being the wheelbases and carburetion set-ups. Bodies could be supplied by Touring, Vignale, Ghia or Pinin Farina.
The car displayed is a 212 Inter Coupe with a special one-off body by Touring of Milan.
In 1952 modified cylinder heads were incorporated which produced another 5 hp.
A little over 12 Export versions were produced while production numbers for the Inter (road) version was around 80.
The 166/195/212 series began at the 1948 Turin Motorshow, where Ferrari introduced a new model in spider and coupe configurations. This model was designated '166', a refernce to the 166 cc displacement of each of its 12 cylinders.
The 166 was extremely successful in competition, winning the Mille Miglia in 1948, 1949, and 1950, along with other major races as well.
The model was further improved upon with the introduction of the 195 and the 212 in 1951. These models achieved their larger displacements by boring out the 166 engine. The 212 had a total displacement of 2562 cc.
The 212 was available in 'Inter' or 'Export' versions, with some of the major differences being the wheelbases and carburetion set-ups. Bodies could be supplied by Touring, Vignale, Ghia or Pinin Farina.
The car displayed is a 212 Inter Coupe with a special one-off body by Touring of Milan.
2012 Gooding & Company, Amelia Island, Fl
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $1,300,000-USD $1,600,000
Sale Price :
USD $1,375,000
1951 Ferrari 212 Inter Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Ferrari 212 Inter
(Data based on Model Year 1951 sales)
| 1951 Ferrari 212 Inter Alloy Coupe Chassis#: 0145 E Sold for USD$1,215,000 2022 Bonhams : The Quail Auction |   |
| 1951 Ferrari 212 Inter Cabriolet Chassis#: 0159E Sold for USD$1,930,000 2020 Bonhams : Scottsdale Arizona |   |
| 1951 Ferrari 212 Inter Coupe Chassis#: 0175 E Sold for USD$1,595,000 2017 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach |   |
| 1951 FERRARI 212 INTER CABRIOLET Chassis#: 0159E Sold for USD$2,200,000 2015 Bonhams Quail Lodge Auction | |
| 1951 Ferrari 212 Inter Coupe Chassis#: 0143 E Sold for USD$1,375,000 2012 Gooding & Company, Amelia Island, Fl |   |
Ferrari 212 Inters That Failed To Sell At Auction
1951 Ferrari 212 Inter's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 Ferrari 212 Inter 2+2 Berlina | 0185el | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $550,000 | $550,000 | $700,000 |
| 1951 Ferrari 212 Inter 2+2 Berlina | 0185el | 2023 Mecum : Monterey | $550,000 | $700,000 | $900,000 |
| 1951 Ferrari 212 Inter Cabriolet | 0159E | 2022 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques a Monaco | $1,900,000 | $2,300,000 |
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