Potential 512BB/BBi owner in a few weeks

so then the next few weeks you will enjoy very much looking for a for you matching BB or BBj.
please report back how you feel the difference between carb and injected

 

IMHO:
You won't have regrets getting too many / any Ferrari. But you might not enjoy getting any car with problems that are difficult to correct. Having to do a major service on a new purchase is not unexpected. Years as much as miles creep up and rubber is shot. Don't forget tires. Tread might look perfect on aged tires, and the handling will be off.

The first honeymoon is acquisition, but the better honeymoon comes when the car is sorted. Ie, some minor body or interior issue that's bothering you, or a flat spot that is crying for a distributor service etc. etc. is taken care of. That's when you get the big smile for the opportunity to go for a ride.

 

Boxers are simply great, whats known as a drivers car.
As to injected or carbs. I have an injected car, but if I had to do it again Id go carbed. That being said your driving profile would be a big decider here. If youre going to be driving on open roads with few cars or restrictions carbs are magnificent. If youre living in an eu speed restricted nanny state, and speeds will be largely limited to a few blasts and youre dealing with some traffic a BBI is great.

 

again going to the netherlands? good luck

 

Books & tools (for any Ferrari)

 

it is not so easy to find what you are looking for. but with every car you had a look at you will get more and more knowledge and see what is ok and what not. but it is very time consuming.
wish you still good luck

 

congratulations.

if anybody is looking for a great bbi, i will have one for sale soon.

 

What are the specs?

 

It’s the one on the right.
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Looks like pretty standard 512bbi, It looks like an Americpec with the turn light on the fender , vs the other car sans the light.

 

I believe that it a side marker light? Other conversions made the cut below the beltline, it is easier to correct.

 

That's great! Congratulations! Also, very nice that you are starting out with a fresh service.

 

The one on the left is mine and the homologation was by Amerispec.
The one on the right is the one potentially for sale and was done by Mardikian in Houston

 

I'm envious that you're about to take a first dive into the 512BB world! I have a fairly extensive collection of various makes but have to admit few of my cars cause me to stop and appreciate a car as much as my '80 512BB. I absolutely love this car and enjoy any and all time I can spend with it I would be happy to offer any info needed..just reach out.

 

What a unbelievable luck that you were able to get hand on the service book - Well done.

Best, Peter