Own a piece of racing history with this ’81 Ferrari 512 BB/LM

Colin
By Colin Wood
Jul 7, 2021 | Ferrari, 512 BB/LM

Photography Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Ferrari 512 not exclusive enough? Why not treat yourself to this 1981 Ferrari 512 BB/LM run at Le Mans by Luigi Chinetti’s famed North American Racing Team?

Power comes from a 5.0-liter, flat-12 engine rated at 480 horsepower from the factory. What, exactly, does a flat-12 sound like? Here’s a hint:


If you're worried about what sort of condition this rare machine is in, don’t sweat it. The 512 LM received a comprehensive restoration in 2017, documented by roughly $330,000 worth of receipts. The car has seen only 10 running hours since that restoration was completed.

Learn more about this 1981 Ferrari 512 BB/LM over on Classic Motorsports.

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Comments
David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
7/7/21 3:57 p.m.

The lines are simple yet the car is so striking. 

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