Vehicle Description
Throughout the 1960s, Enzo Ferrari staunchly resisted adding a
mid-engine sports car to the range. Despite the Scuderia already
proving mid-engine cars were the way forward in motorsport, and the
success of the V6 powered Dino (which never officially wore Ferrari
badges), he remained opposed to putting "the cart before the
horse." By the early 1970s,Il Commendatorefinally relented, and the
Daytona's replacement, the 365GT/4 BB, would have its engine behind
the driver. Ferrari took a creative approach to the design, laying
out the twelve-cylinder powerplant in a 180-degree "boxer" format,
placed atop the five-speed gearbox to keep nearly all the
drivetrain's mass within the wheelbase. The 365 BB evolved into the
512 Berlinetta Boxer in 1976, which featured an enlarged 5-liter
engine and lightly revised styling. The final evolution came in
1981 with the addition of Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection to create
the 512 BBi. Output remained the same at 335 horsepower, but the
Bosch injection brought a welcome dose of flexibility and
reliability. This 1984 example is from the final year of 512 BBi
production, showing just over 24,000 KM from new. Like all 512
Boxers, this European-specification car was privately imported to
the USA, as the model was never officially sold on our shores. It
is offered in excellent condition, with a well-documented service
history. Finished in Rosso Corsa over black leather upholstery, it
is beautifully presented and well-detailed with original fittings
and features. Documents show it was imported to the USA and titled
in New York in 1987, but it returned to Switzerland shortly
thereafter, where it lived through the 1990s and into the early
2000s. It was acquired out of Canada by the most recent owner in
approximately 2014. In the most recent owner's care, it has been
exceptionally well maintained, with most of the service work
entrusted to the Ferrari specialists Motion Products of Neenah,
Wisconsin. Cosmetically it is in excellent condition all around,
with lovely Rosso Corsa paintwork displaying consistent finish
quality. Later fuel-injected models are distinguished by their
full-body color treatment in place of the black bumpers/sills of
the earlier models, which gives the BBi a fresh and cohesive
appearance. The clamshell bodywork fits well and is properly
detailed with original Vitaloni mirrors, amber front lamps covers,
and front/rear factory fog lights. The factory center-locking
Cromodora alloys wear period-correct Michelin TRX radials and are
all in excellent order all around. In classic 1980s fashion, the
two-seat cockpit is awash in black leather, vinyl, and carpet. The
seats were reupholstered by Motion Products in 2017 using factory
correct materials, and present in excellent condition with
virtually no creasing or wear noted in the leather. Carpets,
vinyl-covered sills, and the black door panels are all in excellent
original condition, with minimal wear pointing to a cherished,
well-maintained existence. Toggles, sliders, and knobs in the
center console control the factory A/C and ventilation system and
power windows. The leather-covered dash is in good condition,
showing some minor shrinking around the glovebox, which is quite
common on these cars. Original Veglia gauges, with their signature
orange numerals and needles, are excellent. This car retains its
factory Pioneer AM/FM/cassette stereo, complete with
Ferrari-branded graphic equalizer - perfect for belting out your
favorite Top 40 hits from 1984. The original owner's manual, radio
manual tool kit, and jack accompany the sale. Under the clamshell
engine cover sits the 5-liter, fuel-injected flat-twelve.
Substantial receipts from Motion Products reveal that the owner
spared no expense to ensure the car is well sorted for regular
enjoyment. Notable service items include a new clutch, a complete
exhaust system (including headers), rebuilt CV axles in 2014, and
new Bosch fuel injectors in 2015. It was treated to a major service
near the end of 2018, encompassing a new timing belt kit, cam
seals, new inner/outer valve springs, new water pump housing, and
much more. In mid-2019, the CIS fuel distributors were rebuilt.
During each service interval, the engine was expertly cleaned and
detailed to ensure a tidy and factory-correct presentation. In
recent years, Ferrari's Berlinetta Boxers have come into their own
as serious collector cars. As the series's final evolution, the 512
BBi combines the iconic styling and excellent handling with a
welcome dose of refinement. With extensive service history and
highly attractive presentation, this desirable 512 BBi is a superb
example of Ferrari's flagship Boxer-powered supercar. Offers
welcome and trades considered For additional details please view
this listing directly on our website
https://hymanltd.com/vehicles/6747-1984-ferrari-512-bbi-coupe/