• Delivered new in Spain
• Present ownership since 2014/2015
• Resident in Switzerland
• Requires recommissioning

Having reasserted itself at the top of the supercar hierarchy with the first 'Boxer' - the 365 GTB/4 BB - Ferrari went one better with its successor: the 512 BB. For the new Boxer, Ferrari abandoned its long-standing practice of denoting a model by the capacity of an individual cylinder and adopted the Dino-type nomenclature where '512' indicates 5 litres/12 cylinders. Displacement was increased 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.

Changes to Pininfarina's inspired coachwork were, not surprisingly, few. The running gear likewise came in for only minor revision while the already excellent all-round ventilated disc brakes remained unchanged. Inside, the 512 remained virtually the same as before but for the welcome adoption of multi-way adjustable seats in place of the fixed originals. Road & Track magazine had achieved a speed of 175mph (280km/h) in the preceding 365 GT/4 BB, and although lack of road space prevented the discovery of their test 512's capability, Ferrari's claimed maximum of 188mph (302km/h) was felt entirely realistic.

In 1981 the model was updated with Bosch fuel injection, becoming the 512 BBi. Once again, maximum power remained unchanged but there was more available at lower revs and torque increased still further. 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.

One of only 929 512 BB models produced by Ferrari, the example offered here was first registered in Barcelona, Spain, on 4th July 1977 and issued with the registration number 'B-8465-CJ'.

The earliest documentation on file includes the original Spanish vehicle certificate issued by the Provincial Delegation of Industry in Barcelona in June 1977, confirming the car's technical specifications shortly before its first registration. The Spanish registration document shows the vehicle registered for private use in Barcelona and owned by a real estate company with an address in Tarrasa, Barcelona.

The history file also contains a TÜV sheet completed in Germany in January 2015 for chassis 'F102BB20961'. Additionally, the file contains Swiss customs and inspection documentation referencing chassis 'F102BB20961', indicating that the car entered Switzerland on the 9th January 2015.

This car presents well and we believe it to be highly original. Offered for sale following a long period of static storage, the car has not been started and will need thorough recommissioning before being driven again (the cam belts will need to be changed, as well as the tyres). The car comes with its original tool kit.

Please note that, subject to acceptance by Belgian Customs as a qualifying collector's vehicle, if this vehicle is imported and remains in Belgium it will benefit from 0% Import Duty and the reduced Belgian Import VAT rate of 6%. Please note that if you purchase as an EU Company, import rates and VAT treatment may vary if the vehicle is imported into another EU Member State. An administration fee will be charged to prepare the necessary customs clearances with the Bonhams Customs Agents. If you have any questions regarding customs clearance, please contact the Bonhams Car Department or our recommended shippers.