NO RESERVE: 1995 FERRARI F512 M

KEY FACTS

• A low-mileage example of the rare flagship ‘Testarossa’ in very good condition
• It is powered by a 434bhp 4.9-litre naturally aspirated flat-12, with a lightweight crankshaft and titanium con-rods, coupled to a five-speed manual transmission
• In storage for most of the last five years, but has very good recent maintenance history, with a cambelt replacement service 18 months ago
• Imported from Europe and re-registered on 1 May 2016

EQUIPMENT AND OPTIONS

• German-delivery car, supplied new by Auto Becker in Dusseldorf, and has also spent time in Italy
• A sports exhaust back box has previously been fitted, and the original item is also included in the sale
• It rides on the original 18-inch split-rim alloy wheels
• The car is accompanied by the tan leather pouch containing the handbook, dealer directory, and stamped service record

CONDITION

• No known body damage
• The paint presents in good condition. There are some small stone chips around the lower front bumper
• Its black leather interior has some minor wear visible on the driver’s seat, but overall the cabin’s upholstery and other trim is in very good order
• There are no known electrical faults
• No known mechanical faults
• The most recent MOT test was on 27 August 2020 at 39,540 km, when it achieved a first-time pass with no advisories

SERVICE HISTORY

• The last maintenance work was in March 2021 at 39,631 km, when Ferrari specialist Keys Motorsport cleaned out the fuel tanks and fitted two new pumps, along with new pump mounts, pads, and new fuel feed lines
• Its most recent full service was in December 2019 at 39,540 km, when Lancaster Ferrari Colchester replaced the cambelts, and also renewed the engine oil, filter, gearbox oil, brake fluid, and two fuel pipes
• In June 2013, it received a major mechanical overhaul at 37,737 km carried out by Rosso Corsa in Lombardia, Italy. Copies of invoices for the work are in the history file

Summary of known services:

• 19/06/1995 - 10,068 km
• 24/01/1997 - 20,012 km
• 11/05/1998 - 23,504 km
• 26/03/2003 - 30,300 km
• 21/06/2013 - 37,737 km
• 30/03/2017 - 39,540 km
• 10/05/2018 - 39,540 km
• 18/12/2019 - 39,540 km

SUMMARY

This Ferrari F512 M is one of just 501 examples bult, so represents a very rare model in the marque’s back catalogue. With the exception of a sports exhaust silencer, it is original and unmodified, and would be a credit to any collection of supercars or Ferraris in particular.

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