To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RM Sothebys' Monterey event, 15 - 16 August 2025.

• Open-top expression of Ferrari’s most powerful naturally aspirated road car upon its debut
• One of a stated 599 examples produced globally
• Displays just 83 mi. at cataloguing
• 6.5-liter V-12 factory rated at 819 hp and capable of 0-62 mph in 2.85 seconds; 211 mph top speed
• Stunning in Rosso Mugello (325) with optional Giallo Fly transverse stripes over Cuoio (4015) Alcantara trim
• Features over $40,000 in optional equipment resulting in a $743,227 total MSRP

Few models capture the spirit of Ferrari quite like an open-top, front-engined V-12 tourer. From the iconic California and Daytona Spiders to the limited-production 550 Barchetta and 599 SA Aperta, open 12-cylinder offerings occupy a revered place in the marque’s storied legacy. Unveiled in 2021 and limited to a stated 599 examples worldwide, the 812 Competizione A, with the “A” indicating "Aperta" for open, stands as the latest and most advanced expression of this enduring tradition.

Developed as the open-top counterpart to the 812 Competizione, the Competizione A offered, upon its debut, the most powerful naturally aspirated V-12 engine Ferrari had ever produced in a road car. Displacing 6.5 liters and revving to an electrifying 9,500 rpm, the engine delivers 819 horsepower with breathtaking immediacy, propelling the car from 0 to 62 mph in 2.85 seconds on its way to a top speed of 211 mph.

The Competizione A’s reengineered chassis incorporates independent rear-wheel steering, an enhanced brake cooling system, and a revised aerodynamic package highlighted by a carbon fiber blade element across the front cowl. This feature not only conceals and enlarges the engine bay’s air vents to reduce drag and improve cooling but also contributes to the car’s striking visual presence. As air flows over the open cockpit, two aerodynamic apertures positioned between the rear dual flying buttresses manage airflow from both side and top. This dual-purpose design improves high-speed comfort while significantly enhancing overall aerodynamic efficiency. The result is a machine that is not only blisteringly fast on road or track, but also remarkably composed and refined.

All of this engineering culminates in an open-top experience that elevates the 812 Competizione A to a class of its own. With its removable carbon fiber roof panel, the driver is granted unfiltered access to the V-12’s spine-tingling soundtrack, merging the rawness of a track weapon with the elegance of a grand tourer. The design, penned under Flavio Manzoni’s direction, is an unflinching statement of modern Ferrari form: aggressive, sculptural, and aerodynamically relentless.

Displaying an astonishing 83 miles at the time of cataloguing, this exceptional 812 Competizione A is believed to be among the first examples of the model to appear at public auction. Strikingly finished in Rosso Mugello (325) with optional Giallo Fly transverse stripes over a Cuoio (4015) Alcantara interior, chassis 298664 boasts over $40,000 in factory options, bringing its total MSRP to an impressive $743,227.

With an option sheet led by its $15,187 Giallo Fly transverse boot and spoiler stripes, the car features Scuderia fender shields, parking cameras, a front suspension lift system, and adaptive LED headlights along with a carbon fiber hardtop, rear diffuser, under door cover, and front air intakes. Optional red brake calipers lurk behind diamond polished 20-inch forged wheels shod in yellow-striped Pirelli Color Edition tires. Cabin luxuries are plentiful, headlined by large-sized racing seats with lifters and Cavallino-embroidered headrests, Rosso Alcantara interior details, carbon fiber dash insert, Handly fire extinguisher, Apple CarPlay, and a high-power hi-fi audio system. Owner’s manuals, car cover, battery tender, and a copy of its original window sticker complete the sale.

A celebration of Ferrari’s most storied bloodline, the 812 Competizione A stands at the pinnacle of open-top, front-engined V-12 performance. This example, combining the model’s uncompromising design with bespoke specifications and a two-digit odometer reading, offers an exceptionally rare opportunity for the most discerning collector.To view this car and others currently consigned to this auction, please visit the RM website at rmsothebys.com/auctions/mo25/.