1979 Ferrari 512 BB Berlinetta Boxer

This 1979 Ferrari 512 BB is one of 929 carbureted examples produced between 1976 and 1981. It was ordered new via Chinetti International Motors of Greenwich, Connecticut, for European delivery via Monaco Motors, and was imported to the US and federalized in the early 1980s. It was refurbished under previous ownership before it was imported to Canada and purchased by the selling dealer in 2015. The car is finished in yellow and black over black leather upholstery, and power comes from a rebuilt 4.9L quad-cam flat-12 paired with a five-speed manual transaxle. Features include Koni shocks, a quad-exit stainless steel exhaust system, 15″ Cromodora wheels, air conditioning, power windows, a Pioneer cassette player, a leather-wrapped MOMO steering wheel, and black leather upholstery over Daytona-style seats. A Ferrari Classiche inspection was performed in November 2015. This 512 BB is now offered in Canada with a tool roll, a copy of the original sales invoice, service records, a Ferrari Classiche “red book,” and Quebec registration. The Berlinetta Boxer model was introduced at the Turin Auto Show in 1971 and was styled by Pininfarina’s Leonardo Fioravanti. The car features a steel-paneled cabin section paired with a tubular chassis. Aluminum is incorporated for the front and rear clamshells and doors, while the lower panels are fiberglass. This example was delivered from the factory in Argento Auteuil Metalizzato and was repainted yellow under previous ownership. Features include black lower body panels, a front spoiler, a rear high-mount spoiler, and NACA ducts aft of the doors. The pop-up headlights are shown raised in the gallery. Paint chip repairs were performed under previous ownership, The 15″ Cromodora wheels feature three-eared knock-off hubs and are mounted with Avon radial tires. A spare five-spoke wheel with a 105R20 Michelin tire is fitted in the front trunk. The suspension system incorporates coil springs, Koni shocks, and anti-roll bars all around with a double coilover setup out back. Stopping power is provided by discs at all four corners. The cockpit features Daytona-style bucket seats trimmed in black leather, while matching upholstery extends to the dashboard, door panels, sills, and center console. Additional equipment includes air conditioning, power windows, a Pioneer cassette player, and a gated shifter. The leather-wrapped MOMO steering wheel frames Veglia Borletti instrumentation consisting of a 330-km/h speedometer, a 10k-rpm tachometer, and gauges for water temperature and oil pressure. Readouts for amperage and fuel level are fitted in the center of the dash. The five-digit odometer shows 85k kilometers (~53k miles). The 4.9-liter F102B flat-12 features aluminum construction, dual overhead camshafts per bank, dry-sump lubrication, and quad triple-barrel Weber carburetors to produce a factory-rated 355 horsepower. The engine was removed and rebuilt by Cross Avenue Auto of Oakville, Ontario, in May 2010, with work including installing new cam drive bearings and seals, timing belts, tensioners, and cylinder head gaskets. The camshafts were re-profiled in 2011. Fresh fluids will be added in preparation for the sale according to the selling dealer. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a five-speed manual transaxle. The quad-exit stainless steel exhaust system was installed in 2010. The copy of the original sales invoice from Chinetti International Motors is dated July 10, 1979, and lists a total cash price delivered of $57,810 as well as a note that the car is for European delivery and use. The Ferrari Classiche red book can be seen in the gallery below along with a collection of service records. The car does not have a title, as it is registered in a province that does not issue titles for vehicles. It is being sold on its registration.