The Eric Clapton Ferrari has officially been announced as a collaboration between the musician and the car company. This one-off project for Clapton, who has been a longtime enthusiast for the Italian automotive company, is definitely a must-see.
Clapton worked with the Ferrari Style Center and the engineers from Pininfarina and Maranello in order to craft the masterpiece.The special edition model Ferrari SP12 EC is inspired by Clapton's favorite model from the brand, the 512 BB sports car; over the years, he has owned three versions of the original model. Using the body work from the 512 BB as well as the 458 Italia as a reference point, the car is music to Ferrari lovers' ears.
There is currently no price tag on the car, however current estimates value the car at approximately $5 Million US.
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The Limited Edition Eric Clapton Ferrari is Unveiled
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