As forced induction and electrification continue democratize horsepower throughout the automotive industry, luxury automakers have faced a growing challenge: how do you make an exotic machine feel special at a point in time when even mainstream vehicles offer jaw-dropping performance? Ferrari, to its notable credit, has answered this question in part by staying at the forefront of the latest technologies, as evidenced by cutting-edge entries like the SF90 and F80 – both of which utilize performance-tuned hybrid systems in conjunction with turbocharged engines and sophisticated all-wheel-drive setups. While those two mid-engine monsters offer truly stunning capability, there’s also a growing contingent of performance enthusiasts who yearn for the simpler days of long, curvaceous hoods, rear-wheel drive propulsion, and the banshee wail of a high-winding 12-cylinder engine at full chat. And that’s precisely where the 12Cilindri Spider stakes its claim. As the successor to the 812 Superfast, the 12Cilindri leverages clever active aerodynamics, advanced traction and stability control systems, and a trick four-wheel-steering system that manages the movement of each wheel independently to enhance cornering response, but it’s ultimately an homage to Ferrari’s storied V12 heritage. Aside from the no-nonsense name (which literally translates to “12 Cylinders”), the 12Cilindri’s exterior styling clearly takes some inspiration from the 365 GTB Daytona of the late 1960s. And rather than saddling its latest GT flagship with the complexities of bulky batteries, electric motors, turbochargers, and AWD, Ferrari has instead chosen to focus on the fundamentals that have made GT cars like the Daytona such enduring icons: elegant design, a finely honed chassis, and a truly spectacular naturally aspirated powerplant. It’s a 6.5-liter dry-sump V12 that produces 819 horsepower and revs to a searing 9,500 rpm. Ferrari only cites a deliberately ambiguous dry weight of 3,571 pounds for the Spider, which carries about 130 pounds of extra mass as compared to its coupe counterpart. But at a time when an alarming number of new performance cars are saddled with curb weights that start with a five, the potentially sub-4,000-pound 12Cilindri Spider feels lithe and unencumbered by countermeasures expressly designed to combat the laws of physics. Although its primary mission is to enable drivers to carve their way through picturesque locales at a lively pace without compromising comfort, the 12Cilindri has a notably more sports-car-like persona than the Aston Martin Vanquish – its closest rival – thanks in part to the Ferrari’s incredibly rigid chassis, dual-clutch gearbox, and earnestly performance-tuned suspension. While the eight-speed DCT occasionally takes a beat to get things going from a dead stop, and the hunkered-down stance makes the nose-lift feature a necessity when negotiating steep driveway aprons, the 12Cilindri Spider still manages to retain an admirable level of civility around town and out on the highway. Outfitted with a killer Burmester audio system, a retractable hard top that opens in just 14 seconds at speeds up to 28 mph, and sport seats that feature heating, ventilation, and adjustable bolstering as well as multiple massage routines, the 12Cilindri Spider can be a posh, effortless cruiser when called upon to do so. The only glaring deficiency in this regard comes from Ferrari’s HMI implementation, which utilizes frustratingly difficult-to-use capacitive surfaces on the steering wheel and the instrument panel to control features like adaptive cruise control and mirror adjustments, along with the various functions that are accessed via the 15.6-inch digital gauge cluster. While the infotainment system looks sharp and is quick to respond to inputs, Apple CarPlay conked out on more than one occasion during the few days I spent with the car. Nitpicks aside, one feature that definitely works as intended is the steering-wheel-mounted Manettino switch, which allows you to toggle between the available drive modes. Sport is the default, a naming decision which helps set ride quality expectations, but you can also press this switch like a button to enable Bumpy Road mode, which relaxes the adaptive dampers beyond their standard tuning for more compliance on rough pavement. Out in the canyons, I found myself more interested in the additional drama provided by Race mode. In contrast to convention, Ferrari chose to leave the steering, throttle mapping, and brake-by-wire settings the same in the Sport and Race modes for the sake of predictable response, instead heightening the driving experience when set to the latter by easing the electronic assists, ramping up the programming for the gearbox and the electronically-controlled rear differential, and – importantly – opening up the exhaust valves. While it’s still a little bit quieter than I’d prefer, even with the top down, the noise that this V12 makes while working its way past 9k is a soundtrack to your sweetest dreams. It took some conscious effort to stop myself from short-shifting the first few times I laid into the throttle with the gearbox in manual mode. The revs just seem to build endlessly. It’s also a decidedly different experience than what’s offered in the latest Vanquish. The Aston also features a 12-cylinder atomic bomb under its hood, but the crucial difference here is that the Vanquish’s lofty power figures are owed in part to turbocharging. This gives the Aston a substantial advantage in peak torque (738 lb-ft versus the 12Cilindri’s 500 pound-feet), but it also relegates its redline to a relatively pedestrian 7,000 rpm. The upshot is that not only does the 12Cilindri deliver a much more emotive soundtrack when you drop the hammer, it also feels significantly more buttoned down when called upon to hustle through a technical section of road. Its quick steering rack takes a moment to acclimate to, but it soon becomes apparent that the chassis, brakes, and powertrain have no problem keeping pace. <- Gallery -> The Manettino switch also has dedicated settings for partially or completely disabling the traction and stability control systems if you’re feeling brave (or prefer to do your grand touring sideways), but the intervention is so seamless when these systems are enabled that they rarely distract from the proceedings. While the Vanquish twists and shimmies as the powertrain and the electronics have a debate over the fastest way forward, the 12Cilindri just feels more planted and easier to trust when really hauling the mail. In an era when quadruple-digit horsepower has somehow become readily achievable for production cars, the Ferrari 12Cilindri Spider is a reminder that character and emotion aren’t attributes that can be easily quantified on a spec sheet. There will be a time – probably in the foreseeable future – where folks will gaze into the open clamshell hood of a 12Cilindri and say, "Man, they don’t make ’em like this anymore." Like it or not, the days of the unassisted Ferrari V12 are almost certainly coming to a close. With that in mind, well-heeled traditionalists would be wise to savor the moment. View All Ferrari 12Cilindris For Sale Images: Bradley Iger

The Registry Report: Amelia Island Auctions Show Strength in Rare Ferraris and Collector Cars

The collector car market continues to deliver extraordinary results, and the auctions surrounding the 2026 Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance made one thing clear: it's an exceptional moment to be selling high-end luxury and exotic vehicles.

The duPont REGISTRY Report is your weekly snapshot of the forces shaping the world of rare and collectible automobiles. Drawing on major auction results, the duPont REGISTRY Index (dRI), and insights from across the industry – including our exclusive report with Boston Consulting Group – this newsletter highlights the transactions, trends, and standout cars that matter most to collectors. It's our way of bringing you closer to the action, with curated analysis from a brand that has been at the center of the luxury and exotic car market for more than four decades.

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Held from March 5-8, Amelia Island has long been one of the most important weekends on the collector-car calendar. This year's auctions once again drew a global audience of collectors, investors, and enthusiasts, with strong sell-through rates and several record-setting results confirming the continued appetite for rare and highly desirable automobiles.

Two major auction houses anchored the weekend. Broad Arrow Auctions, now associated with Hagerty, offered 170 lots and generated more than $111 million in total sales. Across town at the Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa, the Gooding Christie's Amelia Island Auction delivered $71 million in sales across 132 vehicles at its beachfront venue.

Both auctions also reported exceptionally strong sell-through rates, with Broad Arrow reaching approximately 92% and Gooding Christie's achieving about 94%, reinforcing the depth of demand among collectors during the Amelia Island weekend.

Combined, the auctions reinforced a clear market trend: demand for rare Ferraris and analog supercars remains incredibly strong, often pushing final sale prices well above established market benchmarks.

One of the most striking examples came at the Broad Arrow sale, where a 2003 Ferrari Enzo achieved $13,800,000. According to the duPont REGISTRY Index (dRI) median value, the Enzo's current value sits around $6,923,000, meaning this result came in at over twice the expected market price. Outlier sales like this can significantly influence short-term median values, and highlights that premium buyers are willing to pay for exceptional low-mileage examples such as the recently-sold Enzo for $17,875,000 in January's Mecum auction.

Modern Ferraris also performed exceptionally well throughout the weekend. A 2021 Ferrari Monza SP2 sold for $4,955,000, nearly $1 million above its index value of $4,041,500. Meanwhile, a 2017 Ferrari F12tdf achieved $4,185,000, far exceeding its dRI estimate of approximately $1,500,983.

Classic Ferraris were equally dominant. At the Gooding Christie's auction, a 1960 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider crossed the block for $16,505,000, closely aligning with the dRI estimate of $16,637,500.

Several other vintage Ferrari icons also performed strongly. Here are their sell prices against their dRI values:

1951 Ferrari 212 Export Spider – $3,415,000 (dRI: $2,000,000)
1955 Ferrari 750 Monza – $3,085,000 (dRI: $3,055,000)
1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 – $3,030,000 (dRI: $3,040,000)
1963 Ferrari 250 GT Lusso – $1,765,000 (dRI: $1,413,146)

Beyond Ferrari, the analog supercar market also delivered a headline-grabbing moment with the legendary Porsche Carrera GT. A rare paint-to-sample Gulf Blue example sold for a record $6,715,000, nearly doubling the model's previous auction high. Another Carrera GT offered by Gooding Christie's brought $3,112,500, closer to prior record territory but still indicative of the model's extraordinary appreciation.

However, there's a heated debate currently echoing through the halls of high-end dealerships and collector garages: Is there such a thing as "too much" personalization? The conventional wisdom suggests that highly bespoke cars – tailored to a single owner's specific, sometimes eccentric, tastes – can be a "kiss of death" on the secondary market. Yet, Paint to Sample (PTS) continues to defy this logic, often commanding massive premiums over standard palettes.

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For perspective, early buyers who purchased a Carrera GT at its original MSRP of under $400,000 have now seen returns that few modern automobiles can match.

All together, the Amelia Island results underscore a clear reality in today's collector-car market: exceptional cars continue to command exceptional prices, and for sellers holding the right vehicles, the current market conditions remain remarkably favorable.

Market Highlights

1960 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider (Gooding Christie's) – $16,505,000

The 1960 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider, offered by Gooding Christie's, was the top sale of the Amelia Island weekend. This example features a rare hardtop configuration, adding to its historical and collector appeal. Finished in its classic coachbuilt styling, it remains one of the most iconic Ferraris of the postwar era.

According to the dRI, the current value sits at $16,637,500, putting this sale in line with market expectations. Its ownership history, timeless design, and limited production make it a benchmark example for collectors seeking blue-chip vintage Ferrari models.

Credit: Gooding Christie's

2003 Ferrari Enzo (Broad Arrow) – $13,800,000

A single-owner 2003 Ferrari Enzo, finished in rare Nero Black, commanded $15,185,000 at Broad Arrow Auctions. As one of Ferrari's most coveted modern halo cars, this Enzo exemplifies cutting-edge engineering from the early 2000s with a V12 engine and iconic styling. The dRI lists the median value at $5,395,000, highlighting the exceptional premium buyers are willing to pay. Outlier sales like this emphasize sustained demand for modern Ferraris, particularly rare examples with single ownership and standout colors. This result underscores the strength of the collector market for post-millennium limited-production halo Ferraris.

Credit: Broad Arrow Auctions

2005 Porsche Carrera GT (Broad Arrow & Gooding combined) – $6,715,000 / $3,112,500

The legendary 2005 Porsche Carrera GT continued to show strong collector demand. A paint-to-sample Gulf Blue example at Broad Arrow set a new auction benchmark, selling for $6,715,000, roughly double the previous record. Another Carrera GT at Gooding Christie's brought $3,112,500, closer to prior results but still indicative of strong market appreciation. These manual V10 supercars, renowned for analog driving engagement, remain among the most sought-after modern Porsches. The dRI lists the median at $1,562,084, reflecting the strong market appreciation for rare colors and exceptional-condition examples.

Credit: Broad Arrow Auctions / Gooding Christie's

1972 Lamborghini Miura P400 SV (Broad Arrow) – $6,605,000

The Broad Arrow auction produced a record-setting sale for a 1972 Lamborghini Miura P400 SV, widely regarded as the world's first supercar. This highly original single-owner example achieved $6,605,000, highlighting both historical significance and long-term collector appeal. Featuring a classic design with period-correct details, the SV variant is especially prized for its rarity and enhanced performance. According to the dRI, the median value stands at $4,254,392, confirming that this sale significantly exceeded market expectations. This result underscores the premium buyers place on historically significant milestone vehicles that helped define the supercar era.

Credit: Broad Arrow Auctions

2021 Ferrari Monza SP2 (Broad Arrow) – $4,955,000

A 2021 Ferrari Monza SP2, part of Ferrari's Icona Series and making its first public U.S. appearance, commanded $4,955,000. This collectible modern limited-production halo car had only 16 miles on the odometer, emphasizing its rarity and pristine condition. The Monza's combination of single-seater-inspired styling, limited availability, and record-setting appeal demonstrates the ongoing strength of Ferrari's modern collectible models. According to the dRI, similar Icona Series cars are valued at approximately $4,041,500, showing that buyers were willing to pay a premium for a near-new example in top condition.

Credit: Broad Arrow Auctions

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