Lot 139: Ferrari 512 Bbi
Ferrari is sensitive to criticism and to intimations of lack of prestige. The Maserati and Lamborghini factories in and near Modena had already put into production sophisticated mid-engined cars while Ferrari was still selling the Daytona as its premier sports car. Unquestionably the Maserati Bora and the Lamborghini Miura were stealing sales from Ferrari and so, to achieve superiority in this state of the art sector, Ferrari developed a new car from scratch. The engine was a 4.4 litre flat 12 cylinder unit derived from Ferrari's then Formula One engine, whilst coachwork was a sleek and aggressive berlinetta design by Pininfarina. Driving the new car, the Boxer, was a special treat. Compared with the Daytona it was light, responsive and a little more forgiving. However, like the Daytona, it had an abundance of power and demanded the utmost in concentration from its driver were its outer limits to be explored. The usual Ferrari development and improvement programme took place and culminated in a new, more powerful Boxer in 1976. Called the 512BB, this revised model used an enlarged version of the original Boxer engine bored out to 4.9 litres, thus enabling Ferrari to increase horsepower slightly while at the same time achieving a substantially higher torque rating. In 1981 the glorious banks of Weber carburettors gave way to super efficient Bosch fuel injection in order to meet American emissions requirements. Delivered when new to a buyer in Italy, this 512BBi has only had two registered owners from new and is described by the vendor as being in good to excellent order throughout. Offered in the classic colour combination of red with a beige leather interior, it comes with Italian registration documents.
Una BB 512i del 1981 in buonissime condizioni, perfettamente funzionante. Gli interni sono i suoi originali. Con solo due proprietari da nuovo
| Auction |
Auto Moto d'Epoca Padova Coys, Padova, Fiera di Padova, Hall 5B, Italy |
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| Type | Car |
| Lot Number | 139 |
| Estimate | €90000-€100000 |
| Outcome | SOLD |
| Hammer Price | - |
| Hammer Price (inc premium) | €103800 |
| Year | 1981 |
| Condition rating | 3 |
| Registration number | |
| Mileage | - |
| Chassis number | 39931 |
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| Number of doors | 2 |