For Sale at Auction: 1984 Ferrari 512 BBI in Las Vegas, Nevada

Chassis No. ZFFJA09B000048661 Engine No. 00750 Transmission No. 746 Angular,
modern, and imposing, Ferrari's 512 BB carried forward the groundbreaking
mid-engine Berlinetta Boxer concept first launched with the 365 GT4 BB in 1971.
With its enlarged 5.0-liter flat-twelve, refined aerodynamics, and improved
drivability, it laid the foundation for the final and most advanced evolution of
the line. The 512 BBi that debuted in 1981 served as the model's final
evolution, with the "i" in its name indicating its Bosch K-Jetronic CIS
fuel-injection system-still a relatively new technology for anyone, let alone
Ferrari. Aside from the model's first application of fuel injection, the 512
BBi's Tipo F110 A engine boasts dry-sump lubrication to prevent oil starvation
in the kind of aggressive cornering that Ferrari had in mind for its mid-engine
model. The gated five-speed manual transmission was, by the 512 BBi's early
1980s introduction, a Ferrari institution. The 512 BBi also gained subtle but
meaningful styling modifications intended to enhance its aerodynamic
performance. Benefiting from modern conveniences such as power-operated windows,
remote electric exterior mirrors, air conditioning, and multi-adjustable seats
with headrests, the 512 BBi has a deserved reputation for being the most
comfortable and livable of its breed. Delivered to Autoexp� GmbH near Stuttgart,
Germany, this Rosso Corsa (300) Senza Strisce Nere (without black lower
bodywork) over Nero leather 512 BBi was built in December 1983 and thus is among
the last examples produced. After spending time in Germany and Japan, the car
was imported to the U.S. in 2014. Today, the Pininfarina-penned 512 BBi presents
in exceptionally correct condition, down to the unique Michelin TRX tires that
wrap around its quintessential five-spoke Cromodora alloy wheels with chrome
triple-ear knock-offs. The car also retains its svelte European-market bumpers
with correct lighting throughout extending to the small repeater lamps mounted
just ahead of the front wheel arches. Inside, the black leather-upholstered
cabin shows little sign of use. Features such as the Ferrari-badged Pioneer
graphic equalizer cassette player remain present. The bold, easy-to-read Veglia
odometer displays a mere 19,938 kilometers at the time of cataloging. This 512
BBi was subjected to a thorough Ferrari Classiche certification, which was
subsequently completed in April of 2018. The included Classiche "Red Book" notes
that the chassis, engine (serial number 00750), transmission (serial number
746), and body are the original, matching-numbers components corresponding with
Ferrari factory records. Most recently, a major, nearly $30,000 service
performed by the vaunted Gran Touring Classics of Long Beach, California, in
July 2024 included an engine-out service reseal extending to the head gaskets as
well as cooling system, fuel injection, and ignition components. As a result,
this 512 BBi has been thoroughly refreshed with an up-to-date service. This
significant 512 BBi is one of the marque's last truly hand-built models and is
both a link to the brand's mid-ship Boxer-engine past and its fuel-injected
future. Presented in ready-to-enjoy condition with a recent service, factory
Classiche certification, and a mere 19,938 kilometers at cataloging, chassis
number 48661 offers an excellent opportunity to acquire one of the finest
examples of Maranello's iconic and collectible Berlinetta Boxers.