This new Ferrari, called the SP12 EPC, is reportedly a one-off project built at the request of rock legend Eric Clapton. Indeed, the EPC intials at the end are Clapton’s own and it appears Slowhand has a liking for all things Ferrari 512 BB.
So, as you do, you then make a call to Ferrari and say, get me a 458 Italia and make it look like a modern 512 BB. Oh, and stick a V12 in while you’re at it.
Yes and no came the reply from Ferrari. That is, they were only too happy to send their Special Projects arm into action to create a new body, but were none too keen to drastically alter the mechanicals of the donor 458.
The SP12 EPC was photographed in the showroom of London prestige car deal HR Owen. It’s understood Mr Clapton’s new wheels will be officially launched later this year.
[Source: Top Gear | Pics: Luke Gilbertson Photography]
UPDATE: Shaky video of the SP12 EPC in the showroom and being loaded into a transporter has been added below.
5 replies on “Eric Clapton gets a new Ferrari”
This is a beautiful Retro 2012 Ferrari..!
they couldnt even re design the wheels?! tight asses
Note to self— Money does not buy taste 🙂
[…] Back in March we brought word about a one-off Ferrari made at the request of Eric Clapton. Now, he has been officially handed the keys. Or at least he speaks about his Ferrari SP12 EC in the latest issue of Ferrari’s official magazine. […]
I love Eric Clapton music… He is a living legend… Eric Clapton gets a new Ferrari