1978 Ferrari 512BB Chassis 23665

samsaprunoff · Dec 3, 2022

Good day All,

Just adding documentation...

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1978-ferrari-512-bb/

Cheers,

Sam

1978 512BB
Color: Red with Boxer trim Exterior with Black Interior
Mileage: 41948 KM
Location: California, USA
Chassis: 23665

This 1978 Ferrari 512 BB is one of 929 carbureted examples produced between 1976 and 1981. It was imported to the US and federalized in 1978 and spent time in New York and New Jersey through the 2000s. It was imported to Canada in the 2010s before it was purchased by the current owner in 2021. The car is finished in red over black leather upholstery, and power comes from a 4.9L quad-cam flat-12 paired with a five-speed manual transaxle. Features include 15″ Cromodora wheels with Borrani knock-off hubs as well as Daytona-style seats, air conditioning, power windows, a Blaupunkt cassette player, a leather-wrapped MOMO Prototipo steering wheel, and a gated shifter. An engine-out service performed in October 2022 included the installation of a new water pump, thermostat, timing belts, drive belts, spark plugs, coolant hoses, a clutch master cylinder, clutch control hose, fuse box, and exhaust gaskets as well as a rebuild of the carburetors. This 512 BB is now offered on dealer consignment in California at no reserve with factory books, tools, a car cover, recent service records, and a clean Ohio title.

The Berlinetta Boxer model was introduced at the Turin Auto Show in 1971 and was styled by Pininfarina’s Leonardo Fioravanti. Construction comprises a steel-paneled cabin section paired with a tubular chassis. Aluminum is incorporated for the front and rear clamshells and doors, while the lower panels are fiberglass. This example is finished in red and features a quad-exit exhaust system, black lower body panels, a front spoiler, a rear high-mount spoiler, and NACA ducts aft of the doors. The pop-up headlights are shown raised in the gallery. Paint cracks are noted by the selling dealer.

The 15″ Cromodora wheels feature Borrani knock-off hubs and are mounted with 215/70 front and 225/70 rear Michelin XWX tires. The suspension system incorporates coil springs and anti-roll bars all around with a double coilover setup out back. Stopping power is provided by discs at all four corners.

The cockpit features Daytona-style bucket seats trimmed in black leather while matching upholstery extends to the dashboard, door panels, sills, and center console. Additional equipment includes air conditioning, power windows, a Blaupunkt cassette player, and a gated shifter. The inside of the glove box features a Sergio Scaglietti signature, and a fire extinguisher is mounted in the front trunk. A replacement fuse box and heater hose were installed by Ferrari of Vancouver in 2022.

The leather-wrapped MOMO steering wheel frames Veglia Borletti instrumentation consisting of a 330-km/h speedometer, a tachometer with a 7k-rpm redline, and gauges for water temperature and oil pressure. Readouts for amperage and fuel level are fitted in the center of the dash. The five-digit odometer shows under 42k kilometers (~26k miles).

The 4.9-liter F102B flat-12 features aluminum construction, dual overhead camshafts per bank, dry-sump lubrication, and quad triple-barrel Weber carburetors to produce a factory-rated 355 horsepower. An October 2022 engine-out service included the installation of a new water pump, coolant hoses, thermostat, spark plugs, timing belts, camshaft seals, idler bearings, and accessory belts as well as a carburetor tune, an oil change, and the addition of fresh coolant.

Power is sent to the rear wheels via a five-speed manual transaxle, and a replacement clutch master cylinder, clutch control hose, and exhaust gaskets were also fitted in October 2022. The car has not passed a California emissions inspection.
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History Posted by the seller

Dec 2 at 4:50 PM Wob (The Seller) This author's likes: 21,446

Here is the cars known history thanks to Mike Sheehan:

S/n 23665. 512 BB. 1978 build date. New in Rosso Corsa with Nero leather. Euro model.

1978, 05 Sept., imported thru Newark, NJ for Joseph Blitz and DOT approved.

1995, May to Sept., offered by Nick Soprano if Motor Classic & Competition Corp., White Plains, NY.
Sold to Robert Recchiuti, Riverton, NJ.

1996, Aug., owned by Robert Recchiuti, of Riverton, New Jersey, said to be in original condition, at Ferrari Club of America meet at Watkins Glen, NY, Silver and National Preservation Award

1996, entered National Ferrari Concours, Watkins Glen, NY by Robert Recchiuti, Riverton, NJ. Silver award, National Preservation Award.

2000, offered in the Ferrari Market Letter, issue # 2515 by Robert Recchiuti. Red with black Boxer trim and black interior. Original, unrestored and totally correct in #1 condition. A legitimate 18,000-mile three-owner car with all releases, books, tools and complete up-to-date service records–an inch thick maintenance file comes with the car. Imported new under the “once-in-a-lifetime” rule leaving it free of emission controls; bumpers and exhausts are factory original as well. Fanatically maintained and requires nothing. Awards include 1996 National Preservation Award (FCA Nationals) and several platinum, gold and silver Awards from regional Ferrari concours. Featured car at Reading 2000 and subject of a Jay Koka painting. Signed inside the glove box by Sergio Scaglietti. No doubt one of the finest original carbureted Boxers in America.

2001, offered in the Ferrari Market Letter, issue # 2601 by Robert Recchiuti. Red with black Boxer trim and black interior. Original, unrestored and totally correct in #1 condition. A legitimate 18,000-mile three-owner car with all releases, books, tools and complete up-to-date service records–an inch thick maintenance file comes with the car. Imported new under the “once-in-a-lifetime” rule leaving it free of emission controls; bumpers and exhausts are factory original as well. Fanatically maintained and requires nothing. Awards include 1996 National Preservation Award (FCA Nationals) and several platinum, gold and silver Awards from regional Ferrari concours. Featured car at Reading 2000 and subject of a Jay Koka painting. Signed inside the glove box by Sergio Scaglietti. No doubt one of the finest original carbureted Boxers in America.

2001, offered in the Ferrari Market Letter, issue # 2603 by Mike Haber, Professional Auto Exchange, Huntingdon Valley, PA. Red with black interior. 18,000 miles. Multiple National Concours winner, 1996 National Preservation Award. This is one of the best original 512 carbureted cars in existence. Call for complete details of this stunning automobile.

2001, offered in the Ferrari Market Letter, issue # 2610 by Algar Ferrari of Philadelphia. Red with black Boxer trim and black interior. 18,000-mile, 3-owner unrestored car, 100% correct. Good service history. Looks and runs great! Releases and documentation, imported under exemption that allowed it to be left unchanged–bumpers and exhaust are factory original, no emission controls to erode performance. Books and tools. 1996 FCA National Preservation Award, several other Awards in regional concours
events. Inside of glove box signed by Scaglietti.

2005, sold by Nick Soprano, Motor Classic and Competition Corp., White Plains, NY by Claude B. Gosselin, Quebec, Canada.

2015, 15 Jan., sold to Umberto from Ferrari Quebec for $360k Canadian = almost exactly $300k USD.

2015, 06 Mar., offered on eBay by John Scotti Automotive, Quebec, Canada. US $390,000.00. 24,000 mi. Red/Black. An all-original unmolested survivor, features 100% original paint, engine, transmission, interior. All manuals, tools and accessories are still with the car. Only the tires have been replaced, with new, original-specs Michelin XWX on the original Cromodora center-lock wheels. Original European specifications, mileage in kilometers, 41 709 (24 000 miles).

2015, 15 Apr., offered on eBay by John Scotti Automotive, Quebec, Canada. $379,900.00. Sold to Paul Anthony, London, Ontario.

2022, Nov., sold to dealer. Fresh $25k service by Ferrari of Vancouver service.
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JohnMH · Dec 5, 2022

GLWTS. I have 22679, an absolutely identical 1978 sister. 31,000 km, but no Scaglietti signature. Doubtful I will get one at this point.

Supernaut · Dec 8, 2022

Gorgeous car!

121 miles on the odometer during service lol. "Um, sorry it's not quite done yet, eh, we're still waiting on parts..." (flat-12 noises and tires squealing in the. background)

Gleggy · Dec 8, 2022

Not long after my RHD 512BB
#23583

2dinos · Dec 10, 2022

Fabulous car and great condition.
Love-it-
love-it-
love it
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

George Vosburgh · Dec 11, 2022

No Reserve? Someone is about to walk away with a beautiful bargain.

samsaprunoff · Dec 12, 2022

Good day All,

Sold today for $261K USD...to another dealer. It will be interesting to see if the purchase was to resell or to keep.

Cheers,

Sam

300GW/RO · Dec 12, 2022

Hi Sam,
Jack from Southampton, NY here...we have spoken thru the years...thanks for keeping track of these BB (and others). Yes, will be interesting to see if this lovely example hits the "resale" cycle" soon and at what number. Looks like "bargain"...yet BB market is forever "undervalued"...imo..
Best...

samsaprunoff · Dec 12, 2022

300GW/RO said: ↑

Hi Sam,
Jack from Southampton, NY here...we have spoken thru the years...thanks for keeping track of these BB (and others). Yes, will be interesting to see if this lovely example hits the "resale" cycle" soon and at what number. Looks like "bargain"...yet BB market is forever "undervalued"...imo..
Best...
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Good day Jack,

Indeed, I remember our chats! Have you been enjoying your beautiful 365 (GT4 2+2)? I finally found mine in similar colors, but I have been getting it sorted... for some time now

You are most welcome with regards to my Boxer and 365/400/412 documentation posts! I am glad that others find them interesting and helpful and if anything allows one to quickly find various details on a particular car or its past sale price.

Take care and hopefully we can again sometime soon!

Cheers,

Sam

MWoods · May 3, 2023

Hello Sam:
I'm the owner of this car, and not the dealer who was the high bidder. Long and boring story got it from the seller who listed it on BaT soon after the auction closed. We have done business before and the car is exactly as described in the auction listing. Other than put new OEM tires on it I've done nothing to it and have put around 350 miles on it.

Cosmetically this car is a very strong #3 but extremely original, even wearing factory paint. Mechanically it's a #1--my type of car as I enjoy driving them.

This is my first Boxer; I've been fortunate enough to own and drive other vintage Ferraris and can emphatically state that the Boxer is my favorite by far.

Supernaut · May 3, 2023

MWoods said: ↑

Hello Sam:
I'm the owner of this car, and not the dealer who was the high bidder. Long and boring story got it from the seller who listed it on BaT soon after the auction closed. We have done business before and the car is exactly as described in the auction listing. Other than put new OEM tires on it I've done nothing to it and have put around 350 miles on it.

Cosmetically this car is a very strong #3 but extremely original, even wearing factory paint. Mechanically it's a #1--my type of car as I enjoy driving them.

This is my first Boxer; I've been fortunate enough to own and drive other vintage Ferraris and can emphatically state that the Boxer is my favorite by far.
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