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1977 Ferrari 512 BB ‘Wide Body’ is up for auction

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Between 1973 and 1984, Ferrari produced the Berlinetta Boxer (BB) series of sports cars. The first BB model, the 365 GT4 BB, was a replacement for the Ferrari Daytona, and was also the first in a series of road-going Ferraris equipped with a mid-mounted flat-twelve engine. In 1976 Ferrari revealed the second model from this series, the 512 BB, and by 1981 only 929 units were produced. Now one of them, a 1977 Ferrari 512 BB ‘Wide Body’ is up for sale.

This car is finished in Rosso Chiaro with Nero leather upholstery and Red carpets, and is in almost factory condition with less than 6,000 miles on the odometer. When the car was purchased in 1977, the first and only owner sent it to Maranello where it was upgraded with wider wheel arches to house 9J front and 11J rear alloys instead of the original 7.5J and 9J, the area between the B and C pillars was reshaped and adorned with deeper NACA ducts. The engine cover was removed and modified with a Competizione-style wing, the side lights were moved inside the front grille, triple air vents were added to both rear wings, while the carburetors were supplemented with a special, twin-pipe sports exhaust.

The 512 BB is powered by a 4.9 L F102 B flat-12 engine with 340 hp (250 kW) and 331 lb-ft (449 Nm) of torque. It accelerates from 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h) in 6.2 seconds with a top speed of 262 km/h (163 mph). The engine is mated to a five-speed manual transmission that sends power to the rear wheels.

The car comes with a ‘suitcase’ tool case and history file and is estimated at £150,000 – £170,000. The auction will be held on 9 April 2025.

Source: H & H Classic Auctions

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1977 Ferrari 512 BB 'Wide Body' is up for auction
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Ferrari SF-24 made of 562,000 Lego bricks

Since 1949, the Danish company Lego has been producing interlocking bricks from which we can build various objects. Over time, they have become sophisticated so that we can create different cars even in full size. In early 2024, we saw a Ferrari 296 GTS made of Lego bricks, and now the company has presented a replica of the Ferrari SF-24 made of 562,000 bricks.

The Ferrari SF-24 is a Formula 1 car that was driven by Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz during the 2024 season. The replica was designed by Riccardo Zangelmi, the only Italian LEGO certified professional who did not leave out a single detail during his work, from aerodynamics to all 80 logos that are on the original car, and it took him 1,200 hours of work.

The F1 car took over 100 hours to assemble and only used colored bricks.

Of course, Lego has also released a smaller 1:8 scale version made up of 1,361 bricks. This one doesn’t skimp on the original car’s detailing either, and even comes with a two-speed gearbox, a V6 engine with a rotating MGU-H unit, an adjustable rear wing, and moving wheels. The price of this set is $229.99.

Source: Lego

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Ferrari SF-24 made of 562,000 Lego bricks
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One of a kind Ferrari Daytona SP3 is for sale

In 2021, Ferrari presented the Daytona SP3, one of the most aerodynamically efficient models ever built. Only 599 units were produced and one of them, the only one finished in BP Green and with the signatures of Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz, is for sale.

The car is currently in the F1rst Motors showroom in Dubai. It is an extraordinary car that will attract the attention of collectors with deep pockets, and its value is estimated at more than 5.5 million euros.

The Daytona SP3 is built from lightweight materials such as carbon fiber and Kevlar. It is equipped with a new induction and exhaust system, vertical bars at the rear that extend the entire length. There’s also a rear spoiler under which the rear lights are fitted, as well as exhaust pipe ends that give the car a more aggressive look.

When it comes to the drivetrain, the car is powered by a 6.5-liter V12 engine from the 812 Competizione with 828 hp (617 kW) and 514 lb-ft (697 Nm) of torque, mounted behind the passenger compartment. For faster gear changes, the engine is paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. It reaches 62 mph in less than 3 seconds with a top speed of 211 mph (340 km/h).

Source: F1rst Motors

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One of a kind Ferrari Daytona SP3 is for sale