Vehicle Description
To be OFFERED AT AUCTION at Auctions America's Fort Lauderdale
event, March 31-2, 2017.
Chassis No.
ZFFJA09B000043937
Estimate:
$250,000 - $275,000 US
With its 4,942-cc, 340-hp horizontally opposed 12-cylinder engine
and five-speed manual gearbox, the 512 BBi was capable of
remarkable performance, with 0- to 60-mph times of 5.4 seconds and
a top speed of approximately 175-mph. Whilst its iconic Pininfarina
design remained largely unchanged, the 512 BBi received a handful
of minor cosmetic updates: the aluminum eggcrate grille was
shortened, and rectangular parking lights were mounted in a new
rear shroud that also houses the exhaust tips. Production stretched
from 1981 to 1984, and during that time, just 1,007 units were
produced.
The 1983 512 BBi offered here is presented in the original and
desirable color combination for Berlinetta Boxers, red over black,
and it comes with a matching black leather interior. To add to the
allure, the paint and interior are presented in original condition.
The engine number of this car matches that of the original delivery
documents.
Additional features include being Amerispec federalized, air
conditioning, rack-and-pinion steering, AM/FM radio, European
specification bumpers, factory alloy wheels, power windows,
complete Veglia analog instrumentation, power assisted vented
four-wheel disc brakes and pop-up headlights. Importantly the
Ferrari 512 BBi is accompanied by its books and toolkit; plus it
has been recognized by the Ferrari Club of America with a Gold
Award.
Although, at one time, many believed that later-era Ferraris would
never become highly collectible, the Berlinetta Boxer models were
amongst the first to have proved this belief to be clearly false,
and as the most refined of the series, the 512 BBi is achieving the
attention it deserves. More importantly, these are wonderful
drivers, with performance to match their aggressive styling. The
Ferrari 512 BBi stands tall as one of the best Ferrari road
cars.
With its stunning presence, very capable chassis and drivetrain,
and positively intoxicating exhaust note, the 512 BBi offers an
exceptional ownership experience. Passing of time has steadily
reduced the number of superb 512 BBi's available; the opportunity
to acquire a highly original, well-preserved example such as this
has become increasingly rare and desirable.
