1979 Ferrari 512 BB (Carburettor)

• One of only 101 right-hand drive 512 BB models supplied new to the UK coachwork by Pininfarina
• Just 21,952 miles from new, accompanied by a large history file, including original order paperwork, owner's manual and numerous invoices
• During 2015, it was the recipient of no-expense-spared restoration, which included a complete engine rebuild by marque specialists, Graypaul, together with an overhaul of the suspension and brakes and a complete re-trim
• Recent full service at a Ferrari dealership
• The Berlinetta Boxer series offers great value relative to other 1960/1970s big Ferraris, with the 512 BB being one of the most capable and exciting supercars of its era

Having reasserted itself at the top of the supercar hierarchy with the first 'Boxer'-the 365GT/4 BB-Ferrari went one better with its successor, the 512BB introduced in October 1976 at the Paris Auto Show. For the new car, 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. The increase in engine size from the original Boxer's 4.4-litres was made, not so much with increased power in mind, but to enable the 512BB to meet increasingly stringent emissions targets without a loss of performance. Displacement was increased by enlarging both bore and stroke, whilst in addition, the compression ratio was raised, and lubrication changed from wet to dry sump. Quoted power remained the same (but may have been more truthful) at 360bhp, and torque was improved to 332 lb/ft at 5000rpm which, coupled with revised gear ratios, made the 512 much more tractable. Styling changes were subtle, with a small chin spoiler added to the nose, NACA ducts added in front of the rear wheels, larger rear arches to accommodate wider rear wheels, and finally, four tail-lights replaced the six on the 365.

The car presented here is a 1979 Ferrari 512 BB (Carburettor), chassis number '28443', and is one of only 101 right-hand drive, 512 BB models delivered new to the UK importer, Maranello Concessionaires Ltd. The original colour scheme was Rosso Corsa with Nero/Rosso hide trim and Rosso carpets. Ordered by the official London Ferrari dealer HR Owen Ltd., the car was taken to Lanzarote by its first and only private owner and has covered a mere 21,952 miles from new. Its original UK registration was 'CYF 45V'. During 2015 the Ferrari underwent a no-expense-spared restoration, which included a complete engine rebuild by marque specialists, Graypaul Ferrari of Nottingham, together with an overhaul of the suspension and brakes (all with corresponding invoices). It’s supplied with a history file containing the original order paperwork, Canary Islands registration and technical inspection (MOT) documents, an owner's manual, and numerous invoices, including one for an interior re-trim in March 2015. 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.

*Forming part of A Sale of Ferraris in association with Ferrari Owners' Club of Great Britain, the buyer of this lot will be entitled to one years free membership with Ferrari Owners Club of Great Britain*