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A rare 1995 Ferrari F512 M with 14k miles is for sale

December 14, 2022 Francis Mitterrand

In the mid-90s of the last century, Ferrari unveiled the last Ferrari to feature a flat-12 engine, the Ferrari Ferrari F512 M. It was produced for only two years and 501 cars left the production line. 75 of them were modified for the American market, and one of them, a 1995 Ferrari F512 M, is for sale.

The Ferrari F512 M is powered by a 4.9-liter flat-12 engine with 440 hp (324 kW) and 370 lb-ft (500 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a 5-speed manual gearbox. It reaches 62 mph in 4.7 seconds with a top speed of 196 mph (315 km/h). The odometer shows less than 14,150 miles at the time of cataloging.

Finished in a smoky-silver shade of Canna di Fucile Metallizzato, this car has been well maintained and is in good condition. Only 10 units out of a total of 501 produced were not finished in Rosso Corsa, and this one is one of two examples in this colour. It is equipped with a new stainless exhaust, an updated suspension, new Bosch antilock braking system, updated suspension, a new Bosch anti-lock brake system, a unique set of taillights, three-piece Speedline alloy wheels, a revised front fascia and unique fixed headlights that replaced the retractable units. Before the sale, a major engine-out servicing was completed, which included a complete belt and pulley service, spark plug replacement, fluid flush, and new filters.

Inside, the seats are upholstered in Beige/Castoro leather that also covers the door panels and the lower part of the dashboard. The updated steering wheel and the upper part of the dashboard are covered in black leather with black stitching. The car also received adjustable aluminum pedals, a more powerful air conditioning system and revised cabin trim.

The auction will take place on January 26, 2023.

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Unique 2004 Ferrari Enzo is up for sale

November 24, 2022 Francis Mitterrand

At the 2002 Paris Motor Show Ferrari unveiled a new model, the Ferrari Enzo. It is built using F1 technology, carbon fiber and other components. It was produced in 400 copies and the last one produced was sold at an auction for charity purposes. The buyers were wealthy owners of the most expensive Ferrari cars, the F40 and F50, and one car stands out in particular. It’s a 2004 Ferrari Mate Black Enzo, bought by a member of the Brunei royal family.

The car is finished in Nero Opaco and is the first Ferrari ever produced in that color. It was delivered to a buyer in London and was occasionally seen in Hampstead, Mayfair and Knightsbridge before being transported to Asia. Recently, it was returned to Carrozzeria Zanasi, the official paint shop for Ferrari cars. The owner spent over €110,000 EUR for new paint, cosmetic repairs and replacing switches, front and rear headlights and rear bonnet glass.

It is equipped with a carbon fiber and aluminum chassis, carbon composite body panels by Ken Okuyama and carbon ceramic disc brakes. A rare and desirable hypercar that would take a place in any collection and worthy of Enzo Ferrari’s name.

Inside, the carbon fiber sports seats are upholstered in Nero leather, which can also be seen on the door panels and the part of the dashboard in front of the passenger. There are also carbon accessories, Nero carpets and Rosso instruments.

This unique car is powered by a 6.0-liter naturally aspirated V12 engine with 651 hp (485 kW) and 485 lb-ft (657 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a 6-speed ‘F1’ Graziano automated manual gearbox. It reaches 60 mph in 3.14 seconds with a top speed of 221 mph (355 km/h). It has only 5,730 km on the odometer at the time of cataloguing.

The car comes with a Ferrari Classiche Red Book certificate. The auction will take place between December 5 – 7. Offered without reserve.

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1991 Ferrari F40 with 9400 kilometres is for sale

November 23, 2022 Francis Mitterrand

In the late 80’s, Enzo Ferrari created the 288 GTO Evolution, but they got banned by the FIA for that kind of racing. Since they had a finished car, Enzo decided to make the fastest road car of all time (323 kph). After fourteen months of development, the F40 was presented to the public on July 21, 1987 in Maranello. Only 1315 units of this model were produced, of which 213 with US-specifications. They are rare and collectible, especially those with low mileage, such as this 1991 Ferrari F40.

The F40 is powered by a 2.9-liter twin-turbo V8 engine with 478 hp (356 kW) and 426 lb-ft (578 Nm) of torque. That’s enough power to push the car up to 62 mph in 4.2 seconds with a top speed of 201 mph (323 km / h). Power is sent to the rear wheels via a five-speed manual transmission.

It is finished in Rosso Corsa, well maintained and has only 9,400 kilometres on the odometer. It is equipped with independent double-wishbone suspension with coil-over shock absorbers, wind-up windows, Weber-Marelli electronic fuel injection and cross-drilled disc brakes. In 2020 at Modena Cars SA in Geneva the left and right fuel tanks were replaced, the fuel lines were refreshed and other work was undertaken which cost 116,500 CHF.

The car comes with a history report by Marcel Massini, warranty booklet copies, and service invoices. The auction will take place on November 26 and the estimated value of the car is between €2,300,000 – €2,600,000 EUR.