Ferrari 512BB Collecting Cars
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Seems like someone bagged a bargain
https://collectingcars.com/for-sale/1979-ferrari-5...
Or am I missing something?
https://collectingcars.com/for-sale/1979-ferrari-5...
Or am I missing something?
I might have bought it at that price if I had the liquid funds. Been looking at Boxers for ages.
I always associate these cars with Top Trumps and being a kid in the 70's. There's also that F1 derived engine from the Lauda era which makes it an icon for me.
Are the running costs so bad compared to say a Testarossa though? Harry Metcalfe reckons the TR is a much better drive and I've heard people say the BB drives like a truck! If it's just a heavy clutch and the lack of power assistance steering that wouldn't bother me. Adds to the sense of occasion.
These cars at around £150k would be very compelling. Even with the high running costs, which let's face it, you're going to get with any 12 cylinder Ferrari
I always associate these cars with Top Trumps and being a kid in the 70's. There's also that F1 derived engine from the Lauda era which makes it an icon for me.
Are the running costs so bad compared to say a Testarossa though? Harry Metcalfe reckons the TR is a much better drive and I've heard people say the BB drives like a truck! If it's just a heavy clutch and the lack of power assistance steering that wouldn't bother me. Adds to the sense of occasion.
These cars at around £150k would be very compelling. Even with the high running costs, which let's face it, you're going to get with any 12 cylinder Ferrari
rat rod said:
I think the reason the Boxer isn't as popular or as valuable as it should be is probably due to the Testarossa,
More modern to drive but is still a classic and will appeal to the same sort of buyer :scratchchin
The TR is perhaps a little bit brash 80's for some. Whereas the BB is more elegant and classic. In my opinion of course.
The Testarossa was always a dream car for me but as I've got older the Boxer seems to appeal more and more.
More modern to drive but is still a classic and will appeal to the same sort of buyer :scratchchin
The TR is perhaps a little bit brash 80's for some. Whereas the BB is more elegant and classic. In my opinion of course.
The Testarossa was always a dream car for me but as I've got older the Boxer seems to appeal more and more.
Edited by rat rod on Monday 29th November 22:54
The new owner will clearly have to spend some money. Have the carbs been set up properly for example? I wouldn't settle for just a recent oil and filter service. Also, I wonder what deeper corrosion their might be. It had a respray and engine rebuild but it wasn't a ground up restoration. Still, plenty of spare change left compared to where the market appears to be for these.
Another bargain bagged for someone on Collecting Cars?
https://collectingcars.com/for-sale/1978-ferrari-5...
https://collectingcars.com/for-sale/1978-ferrari-5...
rat rod said:
Funny i was going to mention the ride height being out of sync with the rest of the car,not so noticeable on the standard Boxers,
Just noticed the car sold for £140K plus commission on the 11/4/21 ,not sure if that was the 1st or 2nd time round.
Did prefer the red ex John Woodfield modified Boxer that was sold on here some time ago ,That was also ex Bell ,
Believed it may have been owned by Chris Meek but could be wrong,
one time owner of Mallory Park and was famous for his video showing the speedo almost off the clock on a public road .
Serious looking car with highly modified mechanics with a lovely stance ,looked like it had just escaped off a race track.
I think that sold for around £125K.
Neil Clifford on Collecting Cars is the owner of the Chris Meek BB. He gives a wonderful account of how it achieved notoriety in their recent podcast hereJust noticed the car sold for £140K plus commission on the 11/4/21 ,not sure if that was the 1st or 2nd time round.
Did prefer the red ex John Woodfield modified Boxer that was sold on here some time ago ,That was also ex Bell ,
Believed it may have been owned by Chris Meek but could be wrong,
one time owner of Mallory Park and was famous for his video showing the speedo almost off the clock on a public road .
Serious looking car with highly modified mechanics with a lovely stance ,looked like it had just escaped off a race track.
I think that sold for around £125K.
https://youtu.be/p_F0qZdrqaI
The piece is at 33.27 if you don't want to watch the whole thing. Recommend you do though as these weekly podcasts are very entertaining - basically Chris Harris talking cars with his mates.
Perhaps the speedo was a little optimistic but impressive nonetheless for the 1970's.
I would like that poster for my garage if anyone knows where to get one?
Reckon this deserves a mention. What an incredible thing. Perhaps the ultimate in 80's flamboyance - just take a look at those gorgeous BBS alloys!
https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/15972430
https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/15972430
Thanks rat rod, here's the link
https://youtu.be/P8LsPSToCZY?si=IgsS6hftEOVd1xYG
Would have liked to have heard more of that tuned flat 12 though
https://youtu.be/P8LsPSToCZY?si=IgsS6hftEOVd1xYG
Would have liked to have heard more of that tuned flat 12 though
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