Description
The Ferrari 512 Berlinetta Boxer was built between 1976 and 1984 with the ‘BBi’ injection model introduced toward the end of 1981. Approximately 1000 were built but of these only 42 were delivered in right hand drive.
This 1982 example is not only one of the rare right hand drive examples, it is also the very first one delivered to the U. K. and accordingly became the Maranello Concessionaires demonstrator and ‘Press Car’. It was featured in all their publicity material and appeared in numerous magazines including ‘Car’, ‘The Motor’ and ‘Motorsport’ often on the front cover and centrefold.
The introduction of the Bosch “K – Jetronic” fuel injection system delivered the same power as the earlier carburettor model but Ferrari claimed it ran a lot cleaner and with greater fuel efficiency. Now, if these things are important to you it may be that you are looking at the wrong car. In the day to day running of the car the fuel injection makes engine start up significantly more reliable and gives instant and easy drivability with more torque at lower revs. No more ‘departure anxiety’ with this 512, it starts instantly, without fuss and quickly settles down with a potent burble coming from the stainless steel sports exhaust.
Offered for sale with a documented low mileage and a freshly rebuilt engine with new valves and guides. The car was fully serviced less than 300 miles by the highly regarded Ferrari specialist, Bob Houghton. At the same time the wheels were refurbished, new Michelin TRX tyres fitted and a new battery installed. The clutch was replaced at 16, 951 miles so has covered less than 1, 700 miles. The car has tools, car cover, handbook, service record and the all-important Ferrari Classiche Certification.
Rosso Corsa (FER 300) paint, Sabbia (VM3234) Leather,
Castoro carpets.
Odometer reading in March is 18, 609 miles
Ownership History
Maranello Concessionaires 1982 – 1983 (Demo and Press)
Donald Cameron 1983 - 1985
Roger Taylor 1985 – 1994 (9 years)
Tony Hilderbrand 1994 – 1996 (Dealer)
Brian Tyler 1996 - 1997
Lofthouse Group
Brian Smilie 1997 - 1998
Andy Miller 1998 – 2015 (17 years)
Julian Ellison 2015 – 2021 (6 years)
Current Owner 2021 – 2026
(bought 27th April from Meridien Modena, Hampshire)
On file:
Ferrari Classiche Certification
Handbook and Service Record in original wallet
Tony Willis Maranello Archive Letter dated 2014
Authenticating numbers and specification.
Sales Invoice from Meridien Modena to current owner
Copy V5’s back to Maranello in 1982
MOT’s back to1997
Included with the car:
Fully documented history.
Tools
Car Cover
Original exhaust system
Significant invoices:
Meridien Modena - January 2021/ mileage 17, 160
Top end engine rebuild. All new valves and guides. Cam belt etc. £ 12, 995. 61
Bob Houghton – June 2022/ mileage 17, 682
Fettling and electricals £ 11, 428. 37
Bell Steel Fabrications April 2022
Stainless sports exhaust £ 2, 983. 20
Bob Houghton – September 2022/ mileage 17, 753
MSD Ignition £ 2, 698. 33
Bob Houghton – June 2025/ mileage 18, 366
Engine out service, wheel refurbishment, new tyres, fuel accumulators, engine mounts, battery, cam belt, £ 21, 674. 32
Odometer reading in March is 18, 609 miles
MOT’s / Mileage
1997 14, 298
1998 15, 626 + 576 miles
2000 16, 378 + 752 miles
2001 16, 612 + 234 miles
2013 16, 725 + 113 miles
2015 16, 766 + 41 miles
2017 17, 036 + 270 miles
2018 17, 094 + 58 miles
2019 17, 108 + 14 miles
2020 17, 126 + 18 miles
2022 17, 723 + 597 miles
2026 18, 609 + 886 miles
The MOT’s show that in the 29 years since 1997 the car has covered 4, 311 miles which is an average of 148 miles per year.
This car is reviewed in a 21 minute feature by ‘The Car Guys’ in their series “Drive every Ferrari” and can be seen on Youtube.
