512BB-Powered Ferrari 412P Re-Creation by Norwood Autocraft
Presentation
This Ferrari 412P re-creation was built by marque restoration specialist Bob Norwood in early 1982 using the shortened chassis of a wrecked Ferrari 365 GT4 BB and fiberglass body panels that were reportedly formed using spare Ferrari P3 alloy panels as bucks. The build included the installation of the 4.9-liter F102B flat-12 and five-speed manual transaxle from a Ferrari 512 BB along with period Ferrari running gear. After its completion, the car was highlighted on the cover of a 1982 issue of Petersen’s Sports Car Classics magazine and was subsequently sold to the founder of the Dallas Grand Prix, where it was displayed in 1984. By 1990, it had made its way to the UK, where it spent time under the ownership of Lord Charles Brocket. After spending a decade under Belgian ownership, the car returned to the US and remained under the stewardship of its previous owner until his 2024 passing. Finished in red, the car features quad Weber carburetors, four-wheel hydraulic disc brakes, coilover independent suspension, staggered-width 15” white-paint Campagnolo wheels, fixed-back aluminum seats trimmed in black upholstery, and four-point harnesses. This 412P re-creation is now offered on dealer consignment in Costa Mesa, California, with historical documents and photos and a Montana title describing it as a 1979 Ferrari P4.
The Ferrari 412P model was introduced in 1966 as a customer version of the company’s 330 P3 race cars and was equipped with carbureted induction in place of the fuel injection utilized for the works racers. Four examples of the 412P were constructed, with the final two built on unused P3 chassis in 1967 as the works team shifted to the P4 platform en route to winning the International Championship for Sports-Prototypes. Bob Norwood’s Texas-based Norwood Autocraft was founded in the 1970s as a provider of Ferrari restoration and service and began building re-creations of the P3/4 platform in the early 1980s. This example is said to be the first of such re-creations built by Norwood and the only one based on a Ferrari chassis.
The 365 GT4 BB chassis on which the re-creation is based is said to have been purchased by Norwood after being brought to Texas from England by an American collector along with alloy P3 nose and tail sections. The frame was shortened from 98.8” to 94.8” during the 1982 build before being fitted with a spaceframe structure, while the alloy panels were reportedly used as bucks to shape the widened fiberglass body panels to fit the BB frame’s wider tracks. The door skins, cowl, and rear bulkhead are of alloy construction, while alloy fuel cells are situated in the side pods and shielded by .070” T-6 alloy belly pans. The body is painted red, and various chips, cracks, and scratches are noted in the finish. Features include faired-in headlights, a plexiglass wraparound windshield, dual side mirrors, intake scoops passing through the doors, a roll hoop, a rear spoiler, and horizontal vents behind the rear wheels. The majority of the gallery photos were taken in early 2025.
White-painted Campagnolo alloy wheels are secured by three-eared knock-offs and are wrapped in 23/59R15 Michelin TB5R tires up front and 29/61R15 Michelin TB15 tires at the rear. Stopping is handled by four-wheel ventilated disc brakes, and a service performed in preparation for the sale is said to have included refreshes of the calipers and master cylinder as well as replacement of the hoses.
The cockpit houses a pair of fixed-back aluminum bucket seats trimmed in black upholstery with color-matched trim over the sills, center tunnel, and rear bulkhead. Additional features include black rubber floor mats, a gated shifter, blue Willans four-point harnesses, and toggle-style switchgear located on the center console.
The MOMO padded steering wheel sits ahead of a black crinkle-finished dashboard housing Veglia Borletti instrumentation including an 8k-rpm tachometer and gauges monitoring oil pressure, amperage, coolant temperature, and oil pressure. The car is not equipped with an odometer, and mileage is unknown.
Seller Video
Bids & Comments
David_P 0
Oct 21, 2026 · 21:07
Presumably the donor car had good tires, but not great tires.
Oct 21, 2026 · 20:23
I know have seen this car personally. Back in '82 Bob Norwood worked on my father's Ferrari and another car, and I always enjoyed visiting the shop with him. One day we pulled in to drop off a car and there it sat, recently completed. Bob and another guy gave us the full tour of the car. It sat so low, I was taller than the car at 16yrs old. Fabulous!
Will to trade my original Shelby GT350H 4-spd for it. :-)
Will to trade my original Shelby GT350H 4-spd for it. :-)
Oct 20, 2026 · 19:23
Very cool car... my respectful recommendation would be to paint those wheels gold.
Oct 20, 2026 · 13:45
simply stunning...
Oct 20, 2026 · 13:18
Why people buy second homes in Montana. Or P.O. Boxes in Havasu. Beautiful. GLWTS.
Oct 19, 2026 · 12:27
Someone nit picking this jewel about the paint flaws is the definition of 'critical' ...
Ferraris-Online (The Seller)
Oct 19, 2026 · 10:29
@teslajames Thanks! We are trying. We love the cars and the history behind them that brough us the amazing machines we have today.
Oct 19, 2026 · 09:59
@Ferraris-Online
Thank you, Sir — great video history and research — you’re bringing in many new buyers into these rare Ferraris and recreations. Showcasing this car’s history was my gateway drug.
Thank you, Sir — great video history and research — you’re bringing in many new buyers into these rare Ferraris and recreations. Showcasing this car’s history was my gateway drug.
Ferraris-Online (The Seller)
Oct 19, 2026 · 09:31
@TeslaJames It has about 6" It really depends on if you want to crank up or down the preload on the coil overs.
Oct 19, 2026 · 08:57
@Ferraris-Online
Dear Sir, can you provide approximate front end ground clearance measurement, please? Thanks!
Dear Sir, can you provide approximate front end ground clearance measurement, please? Thanks!
Oct 19, 2026 · 08:22
Whoa. Months ago I remember seeing a P3 or P4 replica shell (or perhaps less than a shell) on facebook marketplace in Utah somewhere for 20k. I thought firstly that that was a steal, and immediately that it'd be a worthy investment in pure art - even as a replica. Seeing this all built up and having been driven is truly amazing.
Oct 19, 2026 · 05:22
"..last guy that ran the car..." LOL!
Ferraris-Online (The Seller)
Oct 19, 2026 · 04:47
@wingedwheels Heres photos of the rock chips etc. you requested. All and all for being a few inches off the ground I would personally leave the patina and drive the hell out of it, but that's just me. I'm Working on an invoice for the brakes today. We did new soft lines, master and refreshed the calipers. @cornbred the last guy that ran the car as you can see is still smiling in the driver seat. (Skeleton not included in sale)
Oct 17, 2026 · 12:40
@seller
Thanks
Thanks
Ferraris-Online (The Seller)
Oct 17, 2026 · 11:42
Something to note for everyone . This is a 412p Recreation it carries no emissions equipment. It will not pass an emissions test.
Ferraris-Online (The Seller)
Oct 17, 2026 · 10:49
@WingedWheels see photos 35-38 they are old Michelin racing tires. So no date code. Short answer old. I am sure someone makes reproduction tires.
Oct 17, 2026 · 09:40
@Ferrari-Online
Hi Mike,
I can offer a small contribution regarding the history of this P412 replica. In 1990 and 1991, I was living in the DFW (Dallas-Fort Worth) area in Texas. Having bought a Lamborghini Jalpa for my personal use, I naturally took it to Bob Norwood for maintenance. According to him, I hadn’t made a great choice, so I soon swapped the Jalpa for a Porsche 928 S4—thanks to Bob for his help with that. While at his workshops, I caught a glimpse of another P4 he was building for a real estate developer who lived Dallas downtown. It had an aluminum body; later, it was painted yellow—reminiscent of the livery used by the Belgian Ecurie Francorchamps—and displayed at a car show in Plano, near Dallas. Back in Belgium end 1991, later around 1995 I was in the market for a Miura. I visited a collector named Lionel—who owned a furniture store called "Mipri" at 34 Rue de Fromont in Dampremy (Charleroi)—to see his Miura P400. Among his collection was also a red Ferrari P4. Lionel proudly explained that he had just acquired an "original" P4 from the UK—an opportunity he’d seized immediately through a broker. If I recall correctly, he paid 24 million Belgian francs, which was roughly $680,000 at the time. I was surprised to find an open-top/targa version rather than the coupé configuration seen on Ferrari two original cars; furthermore, the steering wheel and exhaust system didn't quite match the original specifications. I returned to show him my brochure for Bob Norwood’s Ferrari replicas, along with photos from the visits I had made to Bob’s workshop over the course of my two years in Texas. Doubt began to creep into Lionel's mind. I did not end up buying his Miura; instead, a dealer offered it and sold it to my friend Hervé Gachon. Nevertheless, I continued to see Lionel time to time. In 2001, I invited him to one of my automotive events—I was in partnership with my friend Gérard Moroney of Wheeltorque UK—where we organized track days. Harry Leventis was one of our regular clients since 1997. Lionel brought his 412P to Spa-Francorchamps to park it alongside Harry’s original P3. Lionel’s enthusiasm vanished instantly; he realized he had overpaid for a copy—a Bob Norwood, certainly, but a copy nonetheless. It was Paul Grant-Vanderveken who eventually sold it to an American buyer in 2011 for $175,000. That said, it remains a fine replica; it is "as is" condition, unrestored condition, serviced in 2025 by Dan's team in Austin and should bring great joy to any Ferrari enthusiast.
Hi Mike,
I can offer a small contribution regarding the history of this P412 replica. In 1990 and 1991, I was living in the DFW (Dallas-Fort Worth) area in Texas. Having bought a Lamborghini Jalpa for my personal use, I naturally took it to Bob Norwood for maintenance. According to him, I hadn’t made a great choice, so I soon swapped the Jalpa for a Porsche 928 S4—thanks to Bob for his help with that. While at his workshops, I caught a glimpse of another P4 he was building for a real estate developer who lived Dallas downtown. It had an aluminum body; later, it was painted yellow—reminiscent of the livery used by the Belgian Ecurie Francorchamps—and displayed at a car show in Plano, near Dallas. Back in Belgium end 1991, later around 1995 I was in the market for a Miura. I visited a collector named Lionel—who owned a furniture store called "Mipri" at 34 Rue de Fromont in Dampremy (Charleroi)—to see his Miura P400. Among his collection was also a red Ferrari P4. Lionel proudly explained that he had just acquired an "original" P4 from the UK—an opportunity he’d seized immediately through a broker. If I recall correctly, he paid 24 million Belgian francs, which was roughly $680,000 at the time. I was surprised to find an open-top/targa version rather than the coupé configuration seen on Ferrari two original cars; furthermore, the steering wheel and exhaust system didn't quite match the original specifications. I returned to show him my brochure for Bob Norwood’s Ferrari replicas, along with photos from the visits I had made to Bob’s workshop over the course of my two years in Texas. Doubt began to creep into Lionel's mind. I did not end up buying his Miura; instead, a dealer offered it and sold it to my friend Hervé Gachon. Nevertheless, I continued to see Lionel time to time. In 2001, I invited him to one of my automotive events—I was in partnership with my friend Gérard Moroney of Wheeltorque UK—where we organized track days. Harry Leventis was one of our regular clients since 1997. Lionel brought his 412P to Spa-Francorchamps to park it alongside Harry’s original P3. Lionel’s enthusiasm vanished instantly; he realized he had overpaid for a copy—a Bob Norwood, certainly, but a copy nonetheless. It was Paul Grant-Vanderveken who eventually sold it to an American buyer in 2011 for $175,000. That said, it remains a fine replica; it is "as is" condition, unrestored condition, serviced in 2025 by Dan's team in Austin and should bring great joy to any Ferrari enthusiast.
Oct 17, 2026 · 09:32
@Ferraris-Online, thanks for posting the history video. Really enjoyed it. Great history, fantastic build, I'm sure someone will throughly enjoy it. ..... wish it was me but, ......GLWTA.
Oct 17, 2026 · 08:21
@seller
Impressive replica. What are the make and sizes and dates of the current tires and are replacements currently available? Thanks!
Impressive replica. What are the make and sizes and dates of the current tires and are replacements currently available? Thanks!
Oct 16, 2026 · 09:55
Oct 16, 2026 · 09:26
I remember period 412p's with gold or light blue wheels. That's a lot of white, IMO.
Oct 16, 2026 · 03:51
What the well dressed king drives to dinner. GLWTA.
Oct 16, 2026 · 02:40
Loved the video, good job Mike. I can relate to needing a pillow for your back. At 5'6" and with kiphosis, I would most likely also need a pillow under my keester 😄
This is so wide in the back changing lanes on a crowded freeway must be nerve wracking - was scary enough in my 430. GLWA
Mike from everett
This is so wide in the back changing lanes on a crowded freeway must be nerve wracking - was scary enough in my 430. GLWA
Mike from everett
Dave_Car_Guy
Bid
Oct 16, 2026 · 00:50
Bid in the amount of $150,000
Oct 15, 2026 · 21:00
I lived in Colorado when this build took place. Later, I watched many Norwood builds progress from week to week, worked in an office tower very near Norwood's shop. I woulda, coulda, shoulda signed up for ride alongs when sorting out the finished product.
Oct 15, 2026 · 20:44
Luckily this was a lesser part of Lord "chop-it" Brockets great collection so it escaped his burn and bury campaign back in the day. I can only imagine how big the grin on my face would be behind the wheel shifting in to 5th gear......
Oct 15, 2026 · 19:04
@seller
Thanks!
Thanks!
Ferraris-Online (The Seller)
Oct 15, 2026 · 18:50
Not enough coffee this morning... heres the 2025 service
Ferraris-Online (The Seller)
Oct 15, 2026 · 18:39
@wingedwheels you can see a detailed history on the car here:
click the little car history button
https://ferraris-online.com/cars/1967-412p-replica-00768/
its a bit too much to post here in the comments. and yes it looks like a typo on the listing.. I will check the transaxle stamp when i am at the office on Monday. attached is the import doc with the SN and a copy of the 2025 service. Also included is the Belgium bill of sale from 2011. i will have the brake service invoice a bit later as i am not at the office so my access is limited. As far as chassis stamping nothing is visible without removing the body. As can be seen in the construction photos there was some slight modification to this car.. also attached is the binder of docs that go with the car
click the little car history button
https://ferraris-online.com/cars/1967-412p-replica-00768/
its a bit too much to post here in the comments. and yes it looks like a typo on the listing.. I will check the transaxle stamp when i am at the office on Monday. attached is the import doc with the SN and a copy of the 2025 service. Also included is the Belgium bill of sale from 2011. i will have the brake service invoice a bit later as i am not at the office so my access is limited. As far as chassis stamping nothing is visible without removing the body. As can be seen in the construction photos there was some slight modification to this car.. also attached is the binder of docs that go with the car
Oct 15, 2026 · 18:38
This will be an interesting watch-no car ever built demonstrated more clearly than the P3 and it's derivatives the principle "form follows function", at least not to this reader.
Oct 15, 2026 · 18:30
All these recreations lately are quite refreshing. They go to show that there are extremely talented artists out there that can produce these cars. I’m sure they are as good or possibly even better( safety wise) than the originals. I commend the buyers of these vehicles for keeping the faith and investing their hard earned money in what some people call “knock offs”. Again these faithfully recreated models demonstrate that they are nothing of the sort…
Oct 15, 2026 · 17:16
@seller
My research shows that the car began life as 365 GT4/BB s/n 18135, sold new in England and first registered on November 5, 1974, but it was crashed and written off within a few months, that 512 BB engine #00768 replaced the original 365 BB engine, and that 512 BB transaxle #781 replaced the 365 BB transaxle. So could you confirm that 18135 is stamped on the frame and that 781 is stamped on the transaxle? Thanks
My research shows that the car began life as 365 GT4/BB s/n 18135, sold new in England and first registered on November 5, 1974, but it was crashed and written off within a few months, that 512 BB engine #00768 replaced the original 365 BB engine, and that 512 BB transaxle #781 replaced the 365 BB transaxle. So could you confirm that 18135 is stamped on the frame and that 781 is stamped on the transaxle? Thanks
Oct 15, 2026 · 16:59
@seller
Fun car. Three questions:
1. The listing shows chassis F102B00000758, but the block is stamped F102B00000768, and that number is the ID on the title. Is there a typo or two different numbers? 2. Do you know the original 365 GT4 BB chassis number? 3. As Lord Brocket was convicted of insurance fraud relating to his Ferrari collection, and his shop was known for taking Ferraris apart and rebuilding them, is the current engine the one Norwood installed in 1982?
Fun car. Three questions:
1. The listing shows chassis F102B00000758, but the block is stamped F102B00000768, and that number is the ID on the title. Is there a typo or two different numbers? 2. Do you know the original 365 GT4 BB chassis number? 3. As Lord Brocket was convicted of insurance fraud relating to his Ferrari collection, and his shop was known for taking Ferraris apart and rebuilding them, is the current engine the one Norwood installed in 1982?
Oct 15, 2026 · 15:53
This 412P re-creation is ridiculously good looking, and so very, very cool. What an awesome build - GLWTA!
Oct 15, 2026 · 15:18
I'd paint the wheels gold. GL
Oct 15, 2026 · 14:38
Timing of this offering is impeccable. About to undertake a Ferrari build in upcoming weeks. Unfortunately, 1:12 scale. It allows me to dream. Pictures of this car will be a valuable reference resource. Thanks!
Oct 15, 2026 · 14:35
Needs a Superformance GT40 parked next to it… recreation replica v continuation replica.
Oct 15, 2026 · 14:30
Oh Jeez! I view the frame under construction pictures and marvel at the engineering and workmanship, Whole different skill set back in the day needed. You won’t marvel at a carbon fiber tub in comparison to this. Magnificent! GLWTA
Oct 15, 2026 · 12:51
Such a magnificent build. Would you take my 360, a kidney and one testicle? I seem to recall something years ago about Lord Brocket and him having some replica cars crushed or confiscated or something like that. Any historians here recall that? I'd say GLWA, buy you won't need it.
Oct 15, 2026 · 12:15
I deleted my entire watch list for this car.
Markdaniels247
Bid
Oct 15, 2026 · 11:53
Bid in the amount of $102,777
Oct 15, 2026 · 08:50
Thanks much, @ValiantJim! Has there ever been anything more evocative on 4-wheels? These P3/4(412) Ferraris have long been on my short-short list of ultimate automotive creations. Some years back Petrolicious did a series of wonderful vids of iconic Ferrari race cars and I often go back to this one. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=awArTC8iQ3Q&pp=ygUXUGV0cm9saWNpb3VzIGZlcnJhcmkgcDM%3D
Oct 15, 2026 · 07:39
@PDXBryan @ChargeRTBob @caozman @bosshoss3406pack @MitchHungLynch hey all, is this super cool or are we just all unworthy?
Oct 15, 2026 · 03:16
I'm an unlimited admirer of both the creation and recreation of such iconic machines. Automotive engagement from and in Mount Olympus. So let me bring in my consumer level Mopar friends who often become verklempt when factory numbers don't match. Are ultimate specs cool or cruel?
Oct 15, 2026 · 01:08
Street legal?
Oct 15, 2026 · 00:33
I can only imagine the sound of that 12 cylinder at full song. What a great build.
Oct 14, 2026 · 23:08
This still reminds me of Thommasina. I have lusted for both recalling the build story on this Norwood Ferrari.
Oct 14, 2026 · 22:19
Lots of respect for Bob Norwood here in Texas
Bangger
Bid
Oct 14, 2026 · 20:24
Bid in the amount of $101,000
Dave_Car_Guy
Bid
Oct 14, 2026 · 20:19
Bid in the amount of $100,000
Bangger
Bid
Oct 14, 2026 · 20:08
Bid in the amount of $75,575
Oct 14, 2026 · 20:00
@seller
What a terrific car! Could you please post the invoices for the recent work you describe, as well as close ups of the “various chips, cracks, and scratches … noted in the finish.”
What a terrific car! Could you please post the invoices for the recent work you describe, as well as close ups of the “various chips, cracks, and scratches … noted in the finish.”
DRHondaguy
Bid
Oct 14, 2026 · 19:49
Bid in the amount of $75,075
wakebaber
Bid
Oct 14, 2026 · 19:44
Bid in the amount of $60,000
JJW007
Bid
Oct 14, 2026 · 19:34
Bid in the amount of $50,000
MaxDoxin
Bid
Oct 14, 2026 · 19:29
Bid in the amount of $1,000
beachdreams
Bid
Oct 14, 2026 · 19:28
Bid in the amount of $107
Oct 14, 2026 · 19:26
Holy smoke !
GREEKMBA
Bid
Oct 14, 2026 · 19:23
Bid in the amount of $7
Sign In to Comment
Please sign in or create an account to join the auction discussion.