LOT 65

1982 Ferrari 512 BBi Coupé Coachwork by Pininfarina Registration no. HHC 317Y Chassis no. 40415

Estimate: £190,000 - £220,000

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Lot 65

1982 Ferrari 512 BBi Coupé

Goodwood Members' Meeting|16 April 2023, 13:00 BST|Chichester, Goodwood

1982 Ferrari 512 BBi Coupé
Coachwork by Pininfarina
Registration no. HHC 317Y
Chassis no. 40415

• One of 42 RHD examples produced for the UK market
• Understood to be one of two examples built in Blu Chiaro for the UK market
• Delivered new to the UK
• Extensively restored by DK Engineering between 2015 and 2017
• Circa 70,000 miles recorded
• Extensive history file

Having reasserted itself at the top of the supercar hierarchy with the first 'Berlinetta Boxer' - the 365 GTB/4 BB - Ferrari went one better with its successor, the 512 BB. Displacement was increased to 5.0 litres by enlarging both bore and stroke, while in addition the compression ratio was raised and dry-sump lubrication adopted. The result of all these changes was a useful increase in torque which, coupled with revised gear ratios, made the 512 more tractable. Road & Track magazine reckoned that Ferrari's claimed maximum of 302km/h (188mph) was entirely realistic. Changes to Pininfarina's inspired coachwork were, not surprisingly, few, while the running gear likewise came in for only minor revision. The interior remained virtually the same as before but for the welcome adoption of multi-way adjustable seats in place of the fixed originals. In 1981 the model was updated with Bosch fuel injection, becoming the 512 BBi.

Possessing an engine directly related to Ferrari's contemporary Formula 1 unit, as well as being both lighter and faster than the legendary Daytona, the 512 BB was one of the most capable and exciting supercars of its era and is still capable of providing all the thrills that an enthusiastic owner-driver could wish for.

This Ferrari 512 BBi was delivered new to Ferrari of Horsham, Sussex in August 1982, its first owner being a Mr J P Asher. The car was delivered finished in full Blu Chiaro with a tan interior. This car benefits from very well documented maintenance history from new, with numerous invoices present from both Ferrari main dealers and independent specialists. In between 2015 and 2017 the 512 BBi was subjected to extensive works by marque specialists DK Engineering including an engine refresh and paintwork, with the final invoice totalling over £55,000. The 512 has been enjoyed for several thousand miles since completion of the works. Further documentation includes MoT certificates and the original document wallet containing the service handbook and owner's manual.

With the value of V12 Ferraris from the 1960s and 1970s having increased dramatically, users and investors alike have recognised the potential of the Berlinetta Boxer series, and particularly that of the more practical fuel-injected models.

Saleroom notices

Please note that during the restoration work on this car it was noted that the engine was not stamped. The engine was shipped to Maranello (invoice on file) who stamped it with continuation number 01050 (the original number was recorded as 00099). The car retains its correctly numbered gearbox, stamped 94.

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