1983 Ferrari
“Berlinetta Boxer” 512i
T
he BB, as it is known, is considered by some to be the first Ferrari
supercar. Enzo had long considered the mid-engine layout to be
too dangerous for road cars, but with the success of the Dino, as
well as the marque’s mid-engine racing program, he was prevailed upon to
make the leap.
The Berlinetta Boxer is so named for its body style and engine,
respectively, with the flat-12 punching outward from the center. The 512i
indicates that its roughly 5.0-liter, 12-cylinder is fuel-injected. Did you
catch all that?
“You really don’t realize how fast you’re going in it,” says Tymkiw,
adding that if he’s in the mood to get in some trouble, this is his go-to.
The BB has also appreciated in value recently, but on an even more
sudden trajectory. It would have been worth under $150,000 just a year
and a half ago, but a concourse-quality example like this one could
conceivably approach 400 grand at this point, with the market perhaps
coming to appreciate its role in helping to set the stage for future legends,
such as the Testarossa and F40.
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