This 1983 Ferrari 512 BBi is a European-market example finished in Rosso Corsa over Beige leather and shows just over 30,000 kilometers (~18,600 miles). It retains its matching-numbers engine per Ferrari Register and is offered following approximately 20 years of ownership by the current caretaker.

Chassis ZFFJA09B000044669 was delivered new to the U.K. and later spent time in Switzerland before being imported to the United States. It has since been maintained by recognized specialists and is accompanied by its owner’s manuals in folio, tool roll, and spare wheel.

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Model Overview

The Ferrari Berlinetta Boxer line marked Ferrari’s transition to mid-engine flat-12 road cars. Introduced in 1981, the 512 BBi represents the final and most refined evolution, featuring Bosch fuel injection for improved drivability over earlier carbureted models.

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Production totaled approximately 1,007 units (1981–1984), and the BBi is widely regarded as the most usable of the series, offering:

• Fuel-injected 5.0L flat-12 (Tipo F102B)

• Dry-sump lubrication

• Dual-plate clutch for improved drivability

• Standard air conditioning, power windows, and upgraded interior comfort features

 

History & Ownership

• Completed January 1983

• Delivered new to Maranello Concessionaires (U.K.)

• Imported to the U.S. shortly after delivery (per DOT documentation)

• Relocated to Switzerland by the mid-1980s

• Swiss ownership documented through the late 1990s–early 2000s

• Acquired by current owner in 2005 (Quebec, Canada) with ~26,700 km

• Imported to California, where it has remained under long-term ownership

The car now shows ~30,000 kilometers, reflecting limited, careful use.

 

Service History

Servicing has been performed by well-known Ferrari specialists, including:

• GTO Engineering

• Fast Cars Ltd.

 

Recent Notable Work

• February 2022 (Fast Cars Ltd.)

  • Replaced tie-rod ends

  • Performed front-end alignment

  • Rebuilt brake booster and bled system

  • A/C evacuation and recharge

• October 2025

  • Dashboard and glovebox reupholstered

 

Earlier records indicate routine maintenance in Switzerland by:

• Garage Zenith (Sion)

• Automobile Németh AG (Bern)

 

Exterior & Interior

Finished in Rosso Corsa, the car presents in classic Berlinetta Boxer specification. The Beige leather interior features:

• Factory air conditioning

• Power windows

• Dual mirrors

• Period-correct stereo/equalizer

 

The cabin was recently refreshed with dashboard and glovebox reupholstery, maintaining a clean presentation while preserving originality.

 

Powertrain

The BBi is powered by a 5.0-liter flat-12 equipped with Bosch fuel injection, delivering power to the rear wheels through a 5-speed manual transaxle.

Key features include:

• Dry-sump lubrication system

• Mid-engine layout

• Improved drivability over earlier carbureted Boxers

The car retains its original, matching-numbers engine.

 

Included with Sale

• Owner’s manuals in original folio

• Tool roll

• Spare wheel

• Supporting documentation and history

 

Summary

This 512 BBi checks the boxes that matter:

• Matching-numbers example

• ~30k km from new

• Two decades of current ownership

• Documented European and U.S. history

• Serviced by recognized specialists

• Complete with tools and books

As the final and most refined Berlinetta Boxer, the 512 BBi represents a pivotal moment in Ferrari’s transition to mid-engine flat-12 road cars—and remains one of the last truly analog, hand-built Ferraris of its era.