Lot details
Registration No: 512 GUV
Chassis No: ZFFLA40C000094142
Mot Expiry: May 2020

- 30,350 recorded miles and current ownership since 2004

- 1 of 88 RHD examples and 1 of just 50 early non-ABS cars

- Offered with book pack, service book and handbooks


Further info:

Ferrari's mid-engined, flat-12 Testarossa was unveiled to an expectant media at the Champs-Élysées' Lido nightclub on the eve of the 1984 Paris Salon. Though an evolution of the 512BBi, it was of markedly different appearance with large, slatted intake ducts leading from the doors into the rear quarter panels; it was nearly 6in wider than its predecessor. By the time of the 1992 Los Angeles Auto Show, the model had been heavily re-engineered and relaunched as the 512 TR. The many improvements included: uprated engine with broader power curve and higher peak figure of 428bhp; swifter gearchange; uprated braking; quicker steering; lower profile tyres; superior suspension settings; repositioned engine and gearbox, resulting in a lower centre of gravity and improved weight distribution.

This distinctive-looking 512 was supplied new by the UK importer Maranello Concessionaires to a Mr Simon Draper on May 22, 1992. Only 88 examples of the model were apparently manufactured with righthand drive, of which the appropriately registered '512 GUV' is one of just 50 early non-ABS cars. Remaining in its current ownership since 2004, the Prancing Horse has had six keepers to date, who've amassed the pleasingly low total of 30,350 miles between them. Previous service work was carried out by marque specialist Bob Houghton, while ongoing attention and maintenance has included a re-bushing of the suspension, the installation of a stainless steel exhaust system, plus a respray, which took place around four years ago. The vendor presently regards the TR as having 'very good' bodywork, paintwork, Grey interior trim, flat-12-cylinder engine and five-speed manual gearbox, and is now offering this rare Ferrari complete with its full book pack with service book, 512 parts catalogue and sales brochure, a pair of keys and alarm fobs, and a collection of old MOTs, plus one valid into May of next year.

PLEASE NOTE: This lot has just been fitted with a new alternator, battery and spark plugs