The Ferrari 412 is one of the cheapest ways to get behind the wheel of a twelve-cylinder Ferrari. The 2+2 coupé styled by Pininfarina was built for around 18 years with various model designations and was considered the most suitable product from Maranello for everyday use thanks to its ample space. The Type 40 was also the first Ferrari to be delivered from the factory with an automatic transmission. Nevertheless, the manual versions are less rare than you might think. And particularly attractive. This report tells the story of the Ferrari 412 and shows it in current and historical pictures.