Vehicle Description
Vehicle to be offered for Auction sale June 2nd - 4th, 2017 at
Russo and Steele\'s 5th Annual Newport Beach, California Auction.
Please contact us for more information.\r\n\r\nFeaturing muscular
bodywork designed by Pininfarina and built by Scaglietti,
Ferrari\'s 365 GT4 Berlinetta Boxer marked Ferrari\'s long-awaited
mid-engine challenge to the Lamborghini Miura and Maserati Bora.
With styling rooted in Pininfarina\'s 1968 P6 concept car and
debuted as a prototype in 1971 at Turin, the production 365 GT4 BB
debuted at Paris in 1973 Paris Salon with \'flat-12\' power based
on the Scuderia\'s 312 B GP cars. A massive performer, the \'BB\'
and its successors are significant as Ferrari\'s first 12-cylinder,
mid-engine road models. \r\n \r\nIn typical Ferrari practice, the
BB was steadily developed and improved, with many updates
culminating in the 512 BBi which arrived at Paris in 1981. As the
final form of the \'BB\' series, the i denoting its new Bosch
K-Jetronic fuel injection. Performance remains electrifying with
road tests quoting top speeds matching the old front-engine
\'Daytona\'. The 512 BBi also dominated posters, magazine covers,
and even Red Rocker Sammy Hagar\'s I Can\'t Drive 55 music video,
capturing a new generation of Ferrari enthusiasts. Just 1,007
examples of the 512 BBi were produced from 1981 through 1984, when
the Testarossa eventually succeeded it. \r\n \r\nThis
late-production Ferrari 512 BBi was built during the latter part of
1983 and then first sold and registered in 1984 in California,
where it has remained under single-owner care since 1985. As
originally intended by Ferrari, this Berlinetta Boxer has been
properly enjoyed by the owner on cross-country road trips along
blue and gray roads almost annually and he stated to us, ...the
\'Boxer\' nickname fits the car perfectly as it bulges like a
bruiser, being tough, brawny, and designed for pure driving
enjoyment with no concessions to practicality. After all, it was
the ultimate expression of Ferrari\'s first mid-engine production
model sporting an F1-derived Flat-12 powerplant and marks the most
exotic Ferrari model of the era. Colors are excellent, with the
Boxer finished in iconic red paint with black \'Boxer\' lower
surfaces and black upholstery including \'Daytona\' seats with red
stripes.\r\n \r\nAs offered, this 512 BBi benefits from almost
100,000 dollars invested over the past 30-plus years into various
improvements, maintenance work, and replacements. A recent full
service, including cam belts and tensioners, makes this true
road-warrior rocket ready for continued enjoyment and adventurous
road trips on command. Included with the Boxer are the owner\'s
manual, tool pouches 1 for hand tools and 1 for wheel changes, the
space-saver spare wheel/tire, cargo-compartment panels and covers,
extra floor mats, and a car cover. Numerous records, including
invoices and receipts will be provided upon request following the
Boxer\'s sale. However, the original Metric wheels are not
included. Offered from a true enthusiast, this 512 BBi is not only
capable of reaching 180 mph, it has accomplished the feat twice
with the owner at the wheel, on U.S. Highway 50, aka The Loneliest
Road in America. While reaching this velocity is something to aim
for, holding that speed for 3 full minutes in confidence is another
matter and an unforgettable experience. Few supercars of any era
can boast of this performance, but this 512 BBi is proven to
deliver!