1980 Ferrari 512 BB for sale

309,900Euro

EUR

VAT included.

Balma, France

  • Mileage 82,825 km
  • Gearbox 5-speed manual gearbox
  • First registration 02/1980

1980 Ferrari 512 BB for Sale in FR

This 1980 Ferrari 512 BB was first registered in February 1980 and shows 82,825 km. It is fitted with a manual gearbox. It is finished in green, with a black leather interior.

This is the carburettor-fed BB 512, the version that followed the 365 GT4 BB in 1976 and came before the injected BBi. The dealer describes it as being in exceptional condition after a major service, with air conditioning, a three-spoke steering wheel and 15-inch centre-lock alloy wheels. Its photographs show the traditional black lower body beneath the green paint, black leather seats with pleated centres, the five-spoke wheels and a matching spare in the front compartment.

Equipment includes Air conditioning, Exceptional condition, Major service, Centre-lock wheels, 15-inch alloy wheels, Leather upholstery, Three-spoke steering wheel.

The car is located in Balma, France.

The Ferrari 512 BB uses the 4,943 cc Tipo F102 B flat-12 on carburettors, mounted longitudinally behind the cabin, with a five-speed manual transaxle sitting directly under the engine, beside the oil sump, with a limited-slip differential. A steel tube chassis with a semi-monocoque centre section, double wishbones at all four corners, bodies from Scaglietti and a shape drawn by Leonardo Fioravanti at Pininfarina. Ferrari built 929 of the 512 BB between 1976 and 1981, before the injected BBi took over.

Technical Information

This unit

Exterior
Green
Interior
Black leather
First registration
21/02/1980
Mileage
82,825 km
Condition
Used
Location
Balma (Toulouse), France

Powertrain

Engine
180° V12, rear mid-engine, longitudinal
Engine capacity
4,943.0 cc
Power quoted by the dealer
360 PS (265 kW) at 6,800 rpm
Transmission
5-speed manual gearbox
Fuel type
Petrol

Further details

Body style
Coupe
Steering
Left-hand drive
Maximum speed
302 km/h
VAT
VAT included.

Factory specification

Bore and stroke
82 x 78 mm
Displacement per cylinder
411.92 cm3
Compression ratio
9.2: 1
Specific output
73 HP/l
Valvetrain
Double overhead camshafts, 2 valves per cylinder
Lubrication
Dry sump
Ignition
Single, electronic
Fuel system
4 Weber 40 IF3C carburettors
Clutch
Twin-plate
Steering system
Rack and pinion
Chassis
Tubular steel chassis
Front suspension
Independent, wishbones, coaxial coil springs with telescopic dampers, anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Independent, wishbones, twin coaxial coil springs with telescopic dampers, anti-roll bar
Brakes
Discs
Front tyres
215/70 VR 15
Rear tyres
225/70 VR 15
Length
4,400 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Height
1,120 mm
Wheelbase
2,500 mm
Front track
1,500 mm
Rear track
1,563 mm
Weight
1,400 (dry) kg
Fuel tank
120 l
0 to 400 m
13.7 s
0 to 1,000 m
24 s

Equipment

Equipment 7

  • Air conditioning
  • Exceptional condition
  • Major service
  • Centre-lock wheels
  • 15-inch alloy wheels
  • Leather upholstery
  • Three-spoke steering wheel

Equipment as listed by the dealer. Verify the specification with the dealer before purchase.

FAQ

This Ferrari 512 BB in the European market

Is this Ferrari 512 BB priced above or below the European market?

At €309,900, it sits at the median of €309,900 for the 3 Ferrari 512 BB advertised in Europe in 2026. 33% of them are advertised for less. Asking prices are not transaction prices, and specification differences explain much of the spread.

Can this Ferrari 512 BB be bought in France and registered elsewhere in Europe?

The car is located in Balma, France. The dealer quotes it as: VAT included. Cross-border purchase is normal for this kind of car, but the documentation, the certificate of conformity, transport and the registration rules of the destination country all have to be settled with the selling dealer first.

How does the mileage of this Ferrari 512 BB compare?

82,825 km recorded, against a median of 74,432 km across the Ferrari 512 BB advertised in Europe in 2026. It is therefore among the higher-mileage cars currently listed. Service history and previous owners are not published on LUSSO and should be confirmed with the selling dealer.

Which other Ferrari 512 BB are priced closest to this one?

a 1980 car in France at €319,900, and a 1979 car in the United Kingdom at €292,438. Observed in 2026. Comparing them means putting model year, mileage, factory options and the VAT basis side by side before the price itself.

Who is selling this Ferrari 512 BB, and how does a purchase work?

Modena Sport, a professional dealer in Balma, France. LUSSO lists the car and passes enquiries to that dealer; the inspection, the negotiation, the invoice and the transfer of ownership all take place directly between the buyer and the dealer. LUSSO does not hold stock, take deposits or act as an intermediary in payment.

Can this Ferrari 512 BB be inspected before purchase?

The car is at Balma, France, and an inspection is arranged with the selling dealer. Buyers based in another country commonly appoint an independent inspector or a marque specialist rather than travel. Ask the dealer for the service record, the number of previous owners and any accident history: LUSSO does not publish these and cannot confirm them.

Is this Ferrari 512 BB still available?

LUSSO republishes what the selling dealer advertises, and a car in demand is sometimes reserved or sold before the dealer updates its own site. Confirm current availability with Modena Sport before travelling or committing funds. An enquiry sent from this page reaches that dealer directly.

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