Few Ferraris combine genuine long-distance GT ability with quite so much theatre as the 612 Scaglietti.

With its dramatic Pininfarina styling, front-mounted V12 and beautifully appointed four-seat cabin, this is a Ferrari that can devour continental miles while still delivering the kind of occasion only a Maranello-bred V12 can provide.

Finished in deep Nero black, the 612’s sweeping Pininfarina lines are beautifully offset by vivid red brake callipers and the unmistakable yellow Prancing Horse emblems carried by its five-spoke alloy wheels.

Those emblems also appear in the embossed recesses of the front wings.

It is an imposing example from every angle, with the long bonnet and low-slung profile giving it the unmistakable presence of a true Ferrari GT.

Open the door and the character changes from sporting to sumptuous.

The cream leather interior is an especially attractive combination, complemented by black leather piping, aluminium detailing and embossed Prancing Horse logos in...