1984 Ferrari 512 BBI

Coachwork by Scaglietti
Design by Pininfarina

5.0L DOHC Flat 12-Cylinder Engine
Bosch K-Jetronic Fuel Injection
340bhp at 6,000rpm
5-Speed Manual Transaxle
4-Wheel Independent Suspension
4-Wheel Disc Brakes

*One of 1,007 512 BBi models produced
*Documented service history since 1994
*Desirable red over tan color combination
*Iconic Pininfarina designed 12-Cylinder Ferrari

THE FERRARI 512 BB 'Berlinetta Boxer'

The stunningly handsome and very rapid Ferrari 512 Berlinetta Boxer, or 512 BB, was introduced at the October 1976 Paris Auto Show, although actual production had begun several months earlier. The 512 BB was the successor to the 365 GT4 BB, and offered a similar mechanical layout and exterior appearance, but with the addition of a new front chin spoiler and NACA intakes on the flanks. There were now just four taillights instead of six.

Most notably, the 365BB/512BB series was Ferrari's first with a 180-degree flat 12-cylinder engine in a production car. The four camshafts on these engines were belt-driven, another "first" for Ferrari. The 512's engine produced 360 DIN bhp at 6200 rpm, breathing through a quartet of Weber three-barrel carburetors. Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection replaced the carburetors in late 1981 to help meet increasingly tough US exhaust emission regulations, with the car's name being altered to reflect that change. Horsepower dropped to 340 and torque to 333 foot-pounds at 4600 rpm. The injected Berlinetta Boxer remained a strong performer, however, capable of 0-60 from a standing start in six seconds flat, and reaching almost 175 mph (the factory claimed an optimistic 188 mph), covering the standing quarter-mile in 14.2 seconds at 103.5 mph.

A plush leather interior, full instrumentation, electric window lifts, three-point inertia seat belts, and air conditioning were standard. A unique "single-arm, twin blade" windshield wiper is fitted to help clear the huge windshield glass. Road & Track magazine called the 512 BB "the best all-around sports and GT car we've tested".

THE MOTORCAR OFFERED

This attractive example of the iconic 512BBi is finished in Rosso Corsa over tan leather interior with tan dash, with Daytona style seat inserts and tan carpets. The car also features power windows and air conditioning. The silver finished center lock wheels carry the appropriate Michelin TRX rubber to connect with the road. Equipped with the factory tool roll with leather pouch, books and manuals in the factory pouch and what appears to be the original spare tire.

The injected Berlinetta Boxer was imported by Steve Barney of Foreign Cars Italia in June of 1984. Following being federalized shortly thereafter, the car spent some of its life with previous owners until being sold to its current owner in January 1994. This vehicle comes with a detailed binder full of service receipts dating from current all the way back to 1994. In 2018, the car received a major engine-out service along with additional preventative maintenance ensuring the car is up to date on all major services. Additionally, the car has also had many routine services in 2019 from the Ferrari experts at Dugan Enterprises in San Diego. This vehicle's impressive service history ensures the care which was put into the car during its long-term ownership. Rest assured, this 512 is ready to be enjoyed for many more miles to come.

Today, the car is great condition. Covering approximately 36,000 miles from new, the body and paint present very nicely. The interior is in great shape with just the right hint of patina that one wants to see on an original example. Mechanically, the car runs and drives great. The car comes with a clean Carfax report as well as its documented service binder. Surely a wonderful opportunity to find a 512BBi that was driven and well serviced ensuring the car has been gone through mechanically and able to be enjoyed in the future.