1984 Ferrari 512 BBI - LHD

KEY FACTS

• This Ferrari 512 BBi is a celebrated 1980s supercar, which reportedly benefits from a previous restoration.
• It is powered by a fuel-injected 4.9-litre flat-12, delivering 340bhp and 333lb-ft of torque to the rear wheels through a five-speed open-gate manual transmission.
• The seller notes that this left-hand-drive example was originally delivered to Zurich. The vehicle’s Carfax report shows that it was registered in Texas, USA in December 1984. It was imported into the UK and registered with the DVLA in October 2015, and has been with the seller for two years.
• The odometer indicates 577 miles, though this is not the correct total distance covered from new, and the speedometer was previously reset.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• This 512 BBi is finished in Nero over a Nero leather-trimmed cabin.
• It rides on a set of five-spoke alloy wheels with triple-eared knock-offs and Michelin tyres.
• Equipment includes pop-up headlights, electric windows, a Graphic Equaliser Booster, MB Quart speakers, and a Pioneer cassette-stereo.
• The car will be supplied with its owner’s book pack, a host of invoices, MOT certificates, and paperwork, the spare wheel, tool roll, and one key.

CONDITION

• Please refer to the photo gallery to assess exterior and interior condition.
• Specific notes from the seller include: the vehicle has undergone a bare-metal respray, and the interior has been retrimmed.
• The car’s last MOT test was conducted on 4 May 2023 at an indicated 217 miles, resulting in a clean first-time pass.
• Please note: this vehicle is now believed to be exempt from mandatory MOT testing due to its age.

SERVICE HISTORY

• The seller reports that the car was last serviced in May 2023 by Keys Motorsport, who replaced the fluids, filters, spark plugs, cam belts, and tensioner bearings.
• The seller states that the vehicle underwent a nut-and-bolt restoration in 2015 by Toni Auto of Maranello.

SUMMARY

The Ferrari 512 BBi represents the pinnacle of the marque's iconic ‘boxer’ series, blending potent flat-12 performance with classic Pininfarina styling. The seller reports that this example benefits from a comprehensive ‘nut-and-bolt’ restoration by Toni Auto of Maranello, and it is noted to be accompanied by its original book pack and a wealth of documentation. As a result, it should make a thrilling B-road companion, and a standout addition to any collection.

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