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The Ferrari 512BB is a late-production example that has only 16,430 original miles. It was refinished ten years ago in period-correct Rosso Corsa red over black. There are red leather with black inserts and the car rides on new tires.
The Ferrari 5-liter, 12-cylinder engine provided additional displacement over the 365BB that it replaced. Other refinements given to the 512BB included a wider rear track, wider and longer body, lower front air dam and NACA ducts to force more air to the brakes. 1981 was the final year for the Weber-carbureted engine, as fuel-injection was phased into production during the year.
It is estimated that approximately 1,000 examples of the 512BB Berlinettas were constructed between 1976 and 1981.By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2014
The Ferrari 5-liter, 12-cylinder engine provided additional displacement over the 365BB that it replaced. Other refinements given to the 512BB included a wider rear track, wider and longer body, lower front air dam and NACA ducts to force more air to the brakes. 1981 was the final year for the Weber-carbureted engine, as fuel-injection was phased into production during the year.
It is estimated that approximately 1,000 examples of the 512BB Berlinettas were constructed between 1976 and 1981.By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2014
2014 Rick Cole Auctions : Monterey
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $195,000-USD $245,000
Sale Price :
USD $303,600
1981 Ferrari 512BB Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Ferrari 512BB
(Data based on Model Year 1981 sales)
| 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi Chassis#: ZFFJA09B000039725 Sold for USD$228,786 2022 RM Sothebys : London | |
| 1981 Ferrari 512 BB Chassis#: 35409 Sold for USD$252,467 2020 RM Sothebys : Paris |   |
| 1981 Ferrari 512 BB Chassis#: 36445 Sold for USD$306,523 2019 RM Sothebys : Paris | |
| 1981 Ferrari 512BB Chassis#: 36869 Sold for USD$298,559 2018 Silverstone - Race Retro Classic Car | |
| 1981 Ferrari 512 BB Chassis#: 36775 Sold for USD$289,390 2018 RM Sothebys : Paris | |
| 1981 Ferrari 512BB Chassis#: 38347 Sold for USD$303,600 2014 Rick Cole Auctions : Monterey |  |
| 1981 Ferrari 512 BB Chassis#: 35409 Sold for USD$473,000 2014 RM Auctions at Monterey | |
| 1981 Ferrari BB512 berlinette Sold for USD$137,028 2012 Artcurial Motorcars at Rétromobile | |
| 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi Chassis#: 39931 Sold for USD$131,369 2008 Coys Auction - Auto Moto d‘Epoca, Padova | |
| 1981 Ferrari 512 BB Chassis#: 37499 Sold for USD$126,347 2007 RM Auctions Ferrari – Leggenda e Passione | |
| 1981 FERRARI 512 BB Sold for USD$42,900 2005 Barrett-Jackson - Scottsdale 2005 |
Ferrari 512BBs That Failed To Sell At Auction
1981 Ferrari 512BB's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 Ferrari 512BBi | ZFFJA09B000038713 | 2018 Bonhams : Amelia Island Auction | $325,000 | $400,000 | |
| 1981 Ferrari 512 BB Coupe | 2017 Amelia Island Select : Hollywood Wheels Auction | $350,000 | $400,000 | ||
| 1981 Ferrari 512BB | 36777 | 2016 Mecum : Monterey | $330,000 | ||
| 1981 Ferrari 512 BB | 37589 | 2016 RM Sotheby's : Monaco | $320,000 | $380,000 | |
| 1981 Ferrari 512 BB Coupé | 31453 | 2015 Bonhams : The Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale | $230,000 | $260,000 | |
| 1981 Ferrari 512BBi Koenig | 37131 | 2013 Bonhams The Spa Classic Sale | $80,000 | $120,000 | |
| 1981 Ferrari 512 Berlinetta Boxer | 2012 Mecum's 25th Original Spring Classic Indianapolis | $115,000 | |||
| 1981 Ferrari 512 Berlinetta Boxer | 2012 Mecum Houston, Tx | $100,000 | |||
| 1981 Ferrari 512 Berlinetta Boxer | 2012 Mecum Auctions Kissimmee Florida | $95,000 | |||
| 1981 Ferrari 512 Berlinetta Boxer | 2011 Mecum Kansas City, MO | $120,000 | |||
| 1981 Ferrari 512 Berlinetta Boxer | 2011 Mecum Auctions Monterey, CA The Daytime Auction | $115,000 | |||
| 1981 Ferrari 512 BB | 2010 RM Auctions Collector Cars of Fort Lauderdale | $80,000 | |||
| 1981 Ferrari 512BB Berlinetta Boxer | 35103 | 2010 Bonhams Automobiles d'Exception á Rétromobile | $100,000 | $120,000 | |
| 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi Berlinetta | ZFFJA09B000039065 | 2003 Bonhams An auction of Collectors Motor Cars and Automobili | $55,000 | $65,000 |
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