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 |  |  | Coupe Chassis Num: 29507 |
Ronald W. Busuttil of Bel Aire, California, became the cars next owner in December of 1992. The car was entered into the 1994 International Ferrari Concours at Monterey. It was awarded a Second in Class. In June of 1995 it was entered in the Rosso Rodeo Concours of Beverly Hills where it finished Second in Class. It was apart of the 1997 Ferrari at 50 Exhibit in the Petersen Museum. The final outing for the car under Busuttil's care was at the 1997 Rodeo Drive Concours.
It was sold in 2000 to Sandra and Kurt Schultz fo Union Dale, PA. Since then the car has appeared at historic racing events such as the 2006 Cavallino Classic and Watkins Glen event.
History
October 30, 1979 - Completed as seventh of twenty five 512 BBLM Silhouette Competition Berlinettas
January 2, 1980 - Issued Certificate of Origin and sold to Albert Obrist of Reinach, Switzerland on Ferrari Invoice No 5159/79
April 1980-1992 - Sold to John Masterson. Raced and shown in numerous events from 1981-1992 including 1st Place at Long Beach Grand Prix Concours, April 1981.
Feb 1993,Jn 1995,Apr 1997 Shown by Dr Busitti at the Rodeo Drive Concours d'Begance. Awarded 1st in Class
April 1997 - Displayed at the Petersen Automotive Museum for the 50th Anniversary Ferrari Celebration
Jan 2000-2007 - Competed in the Ferrari Historic Series at the Cavallino Classic and shown in the Concours d'Elegance.
Awarded a Gold Award followed by four Platinum awards.
August 2000-present Raced by Mr. Schultz in Ferrari Shell Historic Challenge Series
By Daniel Vaughan | Mar 2008
 |  |  | Coupe Chassis Num: 26681 Engine Num: F102 BB LM *006* Gearbox Num: F102 BB LM Tipo 4 *005* |
The car was then used by Charles Pozzi, the Ferrari France race team, though the formal ownership of this vehicle was still with the SEFAC Ferrari. It was sent from the Ferrari factory directly to Daytona Beach, Florida in preparation for the 24 Hours of Daytona.
At Daytona, it wore race number 66 and driven by Jean Claude Andruet and Spartaco Dini. The car qualified 15th on the grid but was formally withdrawn after 103 laps without any problems or issues. The sister car had suffered suspension and tire issues and concerns led to the removal of the other BBLM.
After the race, the car returned back to the Ferrari Factory Race Department in preparation for the 24 Hours of LeMans.
At LeMans, the car wore race number 62. It was driven by Jean Claude Andruet and Spartaco Dini. The car qualified 30th on the grid but would retire after 240 laps after having running 8th overall.
After LeMans, the car was sent back to Ferrari and rebuilt. It was put through additional testing and development. It was never again formally entered in any competition.
In 1984, the car was officially sold to Charles Pozzi and Ferrari of France. The car would remain in storage for over a decade until it was display at a Ferrari France Club Meeting in June of 1991.
Beginning in the mid-1990s, the car would pass through several owners.
By Daniel Vaughan | Jan 2010
The Ferrari 512 BB LM was produced from 1979 through 1982 with only 25 examples produced. The Pininfarina design bodies featured a longitudinally, mid-mounted 12-cylinder engine driving the rear wheels. The 512 BB LM was a continuation of the 512 BB, but built specifically for the grueling 24 Hours of Le Mans. The 512 BB had been shown a few years prior at the 1976 Paris Motorshow and served as a replacement for the 365 GT4 BB.
The chassis of the 512 BB was modified by Ferrari and a weight reduction of around 200 lbs was achieved. Unfortunately, the newly designed body weighed about 200 pounds extra than the 512 BB so there was no overall weight reduction. The engine was modified to include a Lucas Fuel Injection system which boosted power to around 460 horsepower. Further modifications improved output to 500 horsepower. The gearbox was not modified to handle the extra horsepower and ultimately would be the demise of its chances at many racing events.
The Ferrari 512 BB LM suffered from poor handling. In an effort to reduce the wheelbase and to fit all the components, the engine was mounted above the gearbox. This meant a lot of weight sat high in the vehicle and greatly affected the handling.
At its inaugural Le Mans appearance, the 512 BB LM finished in a disappointing 12th. The above mentioned issues coupled with strong competition from other competitors such as Porsche with their 700 horsepower 935's, the 512 BB LM was outclassed. Modifications and improvements were made the 512 BB LM's over the following years and in 1981 a 512 BB LM scored a class victory at LeMans, the highlight of their career.
The BB LM's were retired in 1984 when they failed to meet new regulations.
By Daniel Vaughan | Jan 2007
For more information and related vehicles, click hereThe chassis of the 512 BB was modified by Ferrari and a weight reduction of around 200 lbs was achieved. Unfortunately, the newly designed body weighed about 200 pounds extra than the 512 BB so there was no overall weight reduction. The engine was modified to include a Lucas Fuel Injection system which boosted power to around 460 horsepower. Further modifications improved output to 500 horsepower. The gearbox was not modified to handle the extra horsepower and ultimately would be the demise of its chances at many racing events.
The Ferrari 512 BB LM suffered from poor handling. In an effort to reduce the wheelbase and to fit all the components, the engine was mounted above the gearbox. This meant a lot of weight sat high in the vehicle and greatly affected the handling.
At its inaugural Le Mans appearance, the 512 BB LM finished in a disappointing 12th. The above mentioned issues coupled with strong competition from other competitors such as Porsche with their 700 horsepower 935's, the 512 BB LM was outclassed. Modifications and improvements were made the 512 BB LM's over the following years and in 1981 a 512 BB LM scored a class victory at LeMans, the highlight of their career.
The BB LM's were retired in 1984 when they failed to meet new regulations.
By Daniel Vaughan | Jan 2007
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