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1977 Ferrari 512 BB

23125roadItaly
Engine
4.9L flat-twelve, DOHC, four triple-barrel Weber carburettors, 360 bhp
Colour
'Rosso Chiaro' (light red) with black accents

Ferrari 512 BB chassis 23125 is a December 1977-built example finished in Rosso Chiaro over a black Nero interior, delivered new through the official Ferrari dealer Pedini Auto in Perugia before being registered in Switzerland in January 1978. One of fewer than 1,000 assembled, the 512 BB represented Ferrari's enlarged and refined successor to the 365 GT4 BB, powered by a 4.9-litre flat-twelve with four triple-choke Weber carburettors. This car retains its original engine and gearbox, carries Ferrari Classiche certification, and has been maintained in recent years by the renowned Parisian Ferrari dealer Charles Pozzi.

Ownership

  1. Auction sale
    Estimate €400,000 – €450,000

    RM Sotheby's catalogue lot →

  2. 1977-12-01 → 1978Factory delivery
    Pedini Auto, Perugia
    partial documentation

    Official Ferrari dealership in Perugia that took initial delivery from the factory and promptly sold the car to a buyer in Switzerland.

  3. 1978-01-18 →Private sale
    Swiss first owner
    partial documentation

    Car was registered in Switzerland on 18 January 1978 following purchase through the Perugia dealership; the vehicle is described as having been well maintained throughout its life.

Competition

No competition history extracted from the catalogue.

Maintenance & restoration

  1. Maintenance

    Ferrari Classiche certification was obtained, confirming the car's originality and authenticating its history.

  2. Service
    Charles Pozzi

    Comprehensive service carried out within the year prior to sale, including replacement of cam belts and fitting of new seat foam inserts while the original leather upholstery was retained.

    Charles Pozzi is described as a prominent Parisian Ferrari dealership.

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