1979 Ferrari 512 BB
- Engine
- 4.9L flat-12, 355 bhp
- Colour
- 'Rosso Chiaro' (light red)
A 1979 Ferrari 512 BB, one of just 929 carbureted examples built before the fuel-injected BBi replaced it in 1981, making it the last carbureted Ferrari produced. Never officially sold in North America, this example was acquired new through Luigi Chinetti's dealership and federalized for US compliance. Retained by its first owner, Southern California collector Donald L. Weber, for decades before passing to a second owner in 2021, it shows only around 4,500 miles and carries tasteful period interior and mechanical modifications.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$250,000
- —Auction saleSold US$240,800
- 1979 → 2021Private saleDonald L. Weberfull documentation
Southern California Ferrari enthusiast who purchased the car new through Luigi Chinetti's dealership in Greenwich, Connecticut, and oversaw its federalization. Retained the car until his death, commissioning interior modifications in 1985 and periodic mechanical maintenance over the decades.
- 2021 →Acquisition unknownThe Rey Collectionpartial documentation
Second owner of the car; continued careful mechanical upkeep including a full engine-out service by Azaël Motorsport in October 2022.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- 1979ModificationAutomotive Compliance, Inc.
Vehicle underwent the federalization process to bring it into compliance with US regulations following gray-market import.
Required for all non-US-market examples of the model; documentation and import paperwork are retained in the history file.
- 1985ModificationRichard's Interiors
Interior upgraded with red-dyed headliner, carpets, and door panels, plus red piping added to the black leather seats. A Momo Prototipo steering wheel and velocity stacks replacing the stock air cleaner were also fitted.
Work carried out on the instruction of first owner Donald L. Weber; workshop located in Van Nuys, California.
- 2013Mechanical
Fuel system and cooling system work performed, along with an engine-out service; carburetors were cleaned and balanced.
Invoices covering the 2013–2014 period are on file documenting this work.
- 2022Engine rebuildAzaël Motorsport
Full engine-out service including replacement of timing belts, seals, and gaskets; water pump, clutch slave cylinder, and throttle cable were rebuilt or renewed as required.
Carried out under the current Rey Collection ownership; workshop located in Doral, Florida.
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