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When Ferrari introduced their mid-engined 365 GT4 BB, it was partly in-response to Lamborghini's Miura and subsequent Countach, and the Maserati Bora. Clearly, the supercar world was being supplied with many suitable alternatives, and Ferrari proved it could keep pace i the new era by introducing the fastest road car the company had ever built. Between 1973 and 1976, less than 400 examples were built. In its wake came a more livable 512 BB, reviving the historical 512 racing car's nomenclature and diverting away from the Ferrari's previous naming convention. The 512 BB had an enlarged, 4.9-liter 12-cylinder engine with a higher compression ratio and four triple-barrel Weber carburetors. This powerplant gave the car a mid-five-second 0-100 km/h sprint time and a top speed of 280 km/h.
In comparison to the car it replaced, the 512 BB had wider rear tires and an extended rear track. It retained Pininfarina-penned styling and was given a new lower chin spoiler up front, as well as a NACA duct on the side to cool its exhaust system. In the back were twin tail lamps, replacing its predecessor's trip unit setup.
Though still produced in limited numbers, production exceeded its 365 GT4 BB sibling, nearly reaching 1,000 units sold. Since Ferrari believed that the vehicle should not be detuned to comply with increasingly stringent emission standards, the car was not sold in the United States. However, numerous 512 BBs were certified by independent importers for the American market.
This particular examples shows just 23,000 kilometers on its odometer. The car was purchased new by the owner of Amerispec Corporation, Richard Fritz, of Danbury, Connecticut, and it was certified for the American market by his company, which was the leading importer of Ferraris that specialized in DOT/EPA conversions. The car remained in Fritz's care throughout the 1980s before being sold to its second owner. In 1999, the car was acquired by a collector in Texas, who kept the car for an additional 12 years, with just over 22,000 kilometers accumulated on the odometer. The current owner acquired it several years ago, and it has recently been given a substantial engine-out service. Other service performed on the car includes adding new fuel pumps to the flat 12-cylinder engine.
The car has a Tubi exhaust system, which is the car's only modification from stock. It rides on correct Michelin tires and the exterior is finished in Rosso Corsa paint. Inside, there is black leather trim, an original radio, along with tire tools, a manual, and an extra uncut key.By Daniel Vaughan | Jan 2015
In comparison to the car it replaced, the 512 BB had wider rear tires and an extended rear track. It retained Pininfarina-penned styling and was given a new lower chin spoiler up front, as well as a NACA duct on the side to cool its exhaust system. In the back were twin tail lamps, replacing its predecessor's trip unit setup.
Though still produced in limited numbers, production exceeded its 365 GT4 BB sibling, nearly reaching 1,000 units sold. Since Ferrari believed that the vehicle should not be detuned to comply with increasingly stringent emission standards, the car was not sold in the United States. However, numerous 512 BBs were certified by independent importers for the American market.
This particular examples shows just 23,000 kilometers on its odometer. The car was purchased new by the owner of Amerispec Corporation, Richard Fritz, of Danbury, Connecticut, and it was certified for the American market by his company, which was the leading importer of Ferraris that specialized in DOT/EPA conversions. The car remained in Fritz's care throughout the 1980s before being sold to its second owner. In 1999, the car was acquired by a collector in Texas, who kept the car for an additional 12 years, with just over 22,000 kilometers accumulated on the odometer. The current owner acquired it several years ago, and it has recently been given a substantial engine-out service. Other service performed on the car includes adding new fuel pumps to the flat 12-cylinder engine.
The car has a Tubi exhaust system, which is the car's only modification from stock. It rides on correct Michelin tires and the exterior is finished in Rosso Corsa paint. Inside, there is black leather trim, an original radio, along with tire tools, a manual, and an extra uncut key.By Daniel Vaughan | Jan 2015
2015 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Arizona
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $275,000-USD $325,000
Sale Price :
USD $335,500
1979 Ferrari 512 BB Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Ferrari 512 BB
(Data based on Model Year 1979 sales)
1979 Ferrari 512 BB Chassis#: 30131 Sold for USD$203,500 2024 Mecum : Indy | |
1979 Ferrari 512 BB Chassis#: 27117 Sold for USD$240,800 2023 RM Sothebys : Monterey | |
1979 Ferrari 512 BB Chassis#: 30097 Sold for USD$258,180 2023 Artcurial : Retromobile | |
1979 Ferrari 512 BB Chassis#: 27117 Sold for USD$250,000 2022 RM Sothebys : The Youngtimer Collection - Miami | |
1979 Ferrari 512 BB Chassis#: 28437 Sold for USD$218,576 2022 RM Sothebys : St. Moritz | |
1979 Ferrari 512 BB Chassis#: 27773 Sold for USD$285,726 2021 RM Sothebys : The Guikas Collection | |
1979 Ferrari 512 BB Chassis#: 27117 Sold for USD$263,200 2021 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach Concours Auction | |
1979 Ferrari 512 BB Chassis#: 28151 Sold for USD$224,000 2021 RM Sothebys : Monterey | |
1979 Ferrari 512 BB Custom Chassis#: 28981 Sold for USD$224,000 2020 RM Sothebys : Scottsdale Arizona | |
1979 Ferrari 512 BB Chassis#: 29943 Sold for USD$320,927 2018 RM Sothebys : London | |
1979 Ferrari 512BB (Carburettor) Chassis#: F102BB28443 Sold for USD$264,500 2017 Silverstone - Salon Prive | |
1979 Ferrari 512 BB Sold for USD$286,000 2015 Auctions America - Fort Lauderdale | |
1979 Ferrari 512 BB Chassis#: 30335 Sold for USD$335,500 2015 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Arizona | |
1979 Ferrari 512 Berlinetta Boxer Chassis#: F102BB*27167 Sold for USD$187,000 2014 Gooding & Company - The Scottsdale Auction | |
1979 Ferrari 512 BB/LM Competition Berlinetta Chassis#: F102BB26681 Sold for USD$880,000 2010 RM Auctions - Sports & Classics of Monterey | |
1979 Ferrari 512 BB Chassis#: 25571 Sold for USD$125,415 2009 Coys Auction - True Greats | |
1979 Ferrari 512 BB Sold for USD$99,000 2009 The Scottsdale Auction : Gooding & Company | |
1979 Ferrari 512BB Chassis#: F102BB26945 Sold for USD$155,000 2008 Sports & Classics of Monterey by RM Auctions | |
1979 Ferrari 512BB Chassis#: 28709 Sold for USD$196,075 2008 RM Auctions - Ferrari – Leggenda e Passione | |
1979 Ferrari 512 Hot Rod Sold for USD$60,500 2006 Worldwide Auctions - Houston Classic 2006 |
Ferrari 512 BBs That Failed To Sell At Auction
1979 Ferrari 512 BB's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1979 Ferrari 512 BB (Carburettor) | F102BB*28443* | 2021 Silverstone Auctions : A Sale of Ferraris | |||
1979 FERRARI 512 BB COUPÉ | 27133 | 2020 Bonhams : The Bonmont Sale | $250,000 | $350,000 | |
1979 Ferrari 512 BB | 28297 | 2016 Artcurial : LeMans Classic | $240,000 | $280,000 | |
1979 Ferrari 512 BB Coupé | 28443 | 2016 Bonhams : The Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale | $250,000 | $300,000 | |
1979 FERRARI 512 BB KOENIG SPECIAL | F102BB29183 | 2016 BarrettJackson : Northeast | |||
1979 FERRARI 512 BB | 27699 | 2016 BarrettJackson : Northeast | |||
1979 Ferrari 512 BB Koenig Special | 2016 Mecum : Kissimmee | $200,000 | $325,000 | $400,000 | |
1979 Ferrari 512 Berlinetta Boxer | 27321 | 2015 Bonhams : The Zoute Sale | $385,000 | $440,000 | |
1979 Ferrari 512 BB | 27863 | 2015 Silverstone Auction Salon Prive Sale | |||
1979 Ferrari 512 BB | 27289 | 2013 Coys Auctions Spring Classics | $95,000 | $110,000 | |
1979 Ferrari 512 BB | 28543 | 2009 Sports & Classics of Monterey | $100,000 | $120,000 | $160,000 |
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