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1981 Ferrari 512 BB LM
France • 19 Nov 2021 • Lot 170
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AI Listing Summary
This 1981 Ferrari 512 BB/LM, chassis number 35529, is a Le Mans legend, one of only 25 built and five to race at Le Mans twice. It retains its original engine and is Ferrari Classiche certified, making it a highly original and well-documented example eligible for prestigious events.
Condition
8
The car is described as one of the most original 512 BB/LMs remaining, nearly untouched from Le Mans 1984. It has been Ferrari Classiche certified with matching numbers engine and has an extensive history file, including copies of the original Ferrari invoice for the chassis. The car spent many years on display. The listing also mentions that it has recently gone through Ferrari Classiche’s certification process, and is presented with its Red Book confirming it retains its matching numbers engine and correct-type transmission.
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35529
1981
Auction
LHD
France
Description
In the early-1980s, the 512 BB/LM was Ferrari’s ticket back into endurance sportscar racing.
Replacing the 365 GT4/BB, the 512 BB/LM was equipped with a larger 5.0-litre, DOHC, flat-12 engine, capable of generating 550 horsepower.
These engines had twin overhead camshafts per bank and this unique feature allegedly led, according to legendary Ferrari engineer Mauro Forghieri, to the creation of the “BB” acronym.
Often associated with “Berlinetta Boxer”, in this context “BB” stands for “Berlinetta Bialbero”, Italian for dual camshaft.
Chassis number 35529 was purchased on 13 January 1981 directly from Ferrari by Fabrizio Violati’s Scuderia Bellancauto.
It was supplied as a rolling chassis with a purchase price of 63,250,000 Italian lire.
The chassis was assembled under the watchful eye of Ferrari’s Assistenza Clienti division at Scuderia Bellancauto’s workshop in Rome and completed in April 1981.
The car is one of 16 BB/LM Series Three competition cars built between 1980 to 1982.
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RM Sotheby's
1 Classic Car Drive, Blenheim, Ontario, N0P 1A0, Canada
Operating from Blenheim, Ontario, RM Sotheby's is a physical auction house handling high-end classic, historic competition, and collector cars. They conduct live auctions globally and offer vehicle consignment and private sales.
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