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The conversion […]","datePublished":"2014-05-23","dateModified":"2015-11-03","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Ferrari-Pick-Up.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Ferrari-Pick-Up.jpg","height":423,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/classic-cars\/classic-ferrari-gets-converted-pick\/","about":["CLASSIC CARS"],"wordCount":346,"keywords":["Conversion","ferrari","Ferrari 412","History Channel","london motor museum","London Supercar Workshop","Pick up Truck","Ultimate Wheels","Will Trickett"],"articleBody":"Ferrari may be one of the world’s most famous supercar names but it certainly isn’t synonymous with commercial vehicles. Nevertheless, one supercar workshop in London has had a go at converting a Ferrari 412 into a pick-up truck.As part of the new History Channel television show, Ultimate Wheels, the London Supercar Workshop, a sister operation to the London Motor Museum, crafted the 1989 Ferrari 412 conversion with a view to making it usable as a builder’s vehicle.The conversion looks like a mix between a hot rod and a practical pick up, with its shotgun scoop bonnet and bespoke exhaust system. At the mere flick of a switch, the driver can select between a growling exhaust or a quieter sound, for when it is driving in London’s more high end streets. Also, the shotgun scoop can be moved up and down depending on the driver’s needs.Elo, owner and founder of the workshop, worked with mechanic Will Trickett in crafting the vehicle so that it would be suited to London’s high end building tradesmen, particularly following the recent housing boom in the capital and the taste that homeowners seem to have for property conversions.To create the bizarre vehicle, the two technicians began by slicing off 300mm of the roof using an angle grinder and moving everything forward. This was so they could create the load bed at the back, which measures at three feet.So that the car could get a more high end feel, the rear bed has been decked out with teak panelling as inspired by luxury yachts.The rear suspension has also been jacked up so that the car can carry heavier loads.Speaking about the place of the Ferrari conversion in the show, Elo said: \u201cThis is one of my favourite cars of the TV series \u2013 something truly unique and even experienced Ferrari technicians like what we\u2019ve done. The rest of the series sees us work on a VW camper, a Ford Mustang, a Group B rally-inspired Audi, a unique Bristol and many more amazing conversions.\u201d"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Classic Cars","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/\/classic-cars\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"CLASSIC FERRARI PICK-UP CONVERSION","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/classic-cars\/classic-ferrari-gets-converted-pick\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]