I Bought an Abandoned Ferrari 512 BBi Sat Outside Rotting for 12 Years
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- Опубликовано: 19 окт 2024
- After discovering a rare Ferrari 512 BBi Boxer abandoned sitting outside on a driveway for 12 years. A unique 1 of 42 built in RHD and the only one in white having covered just 6420 miles. I set upon a mission to rescue this iconic Ferrari. It took me 6 months but I finally did it !
Join me on this amazing journey to rebuild and restore this car to its former glory.
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Yes! What an INSANE find!
You take the best US finds, Ill have the UK ones LOL
Epic video!!
niiiiiice
bring it to it's former glory❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Indeed
This has to be one of THE most exciting projects on RUclips right now... super rare, super interesting... and tackled in an practical, accessible way that the average enthusiast could, if they wanted, attempt themselves (rather than some money no object millionaires restoration) Well done in finally doing the deal... 😊
My humble opinion is that this car deserves to be restored to its former glory!!
i'm with you on that Luis
@@Ratarossa you MUST restore it. Anything else would be criminal 😈
@@Ratarossa I actually screamed out "NO!" when you said maybe a Rataboxer?!
Definitely nut and bolt showroom restoration
That's a no brainer.
I can’t believe a man with 3 Ferrari’s and a half a million pound house has just asked me, a 20 year old driving a 2006 5 series to help fund the resto on his 3rd Ferrari 😭🤣. 2020 is a strange year. Congrats mate
3 CLASSIC ferraris at that
dude, embrace the early noughties Beemer!! I had a half knackered metro at your age
My dad had one of these back in the 70's. They are awesome, it deserves a full restoration no rat boxer, that would be an insult to this magnificent piece of engineering/art.
The car is now in the best place mate. congratulations on your purchase I know how much you wanted it 👌👍
I keep checking back for the next video, haha. Can't wait! Great find!
Still waiting for the ML to be done 🇨🇦
Scott if you need some I've got some spare scrap aluminum we can fix that thing right up!!!
Just cut your "patch" off your Ferrari and send it to him, then scrap that money pit 🤣
I'd not be the slightest bit surprised if this is finished before yours at this rate 🤷♂️
panel bond, rivets and we go. . Samcrac style
I think you'll find its called Aluminium 😉
Would your step mom be willing to help fund this Ferrari project too?
Go away.
This has to be the most interesting project on youtube right now. I don't think people get how crazy rare this car is. Nobody will EVER find something like this again!
I think they might 😂
This has to be a nuts and bolt restoration. My heart actually sank when you said maybe another project like the rattarossa :-(
don't worry I was kidding
@@Ratarossa same, when you joked about not doing a proper resto, I nearly fell off my seat ha ha.
Big no to a nuts and bolts resto. It will need everything in the fuel injection system because CIS, and replace all the perished rubber bits. Then just drive it.
No way this video comes on my feed, and in the comments I find you, who are the company that designed my vinlys 🔥👌👌😍
Disagree slightly. You don’t want to lose the originality on such a low mileage example. Concentrate on just cleaning everything and getting it into working condition but don’t disassemble things just for the sake of it. The interior looks to be in great condition and you’re only going to risk breaking fragile clips and tabs if you strip it out. Don’t repaint it, just get it cleaned and polished as well as you can.
As a guy who has experienced this first hand, replace every fuse before going further... you can have an electrical fire due to oxidation on the connections. You don't want to burn up wires.
As soon as he put that battery in, I thought he was going to burn his house down!
Sorry to hear you experienced that but, great tip to bear in mind. Thanks for that, the price of fuses is peanuts.
I'm sure he disconnected the battery. This ain't his first rodeo. I'd be more worried about someone stealing the car after all this publicity.
I was actually referring to even the testing phase. Without the car running, I put mine in reverse snd the lead wire to the reverse lights burned up. It can happen at any time. Fuses are cheap, wiring harnesses are expensive...
This is a no brainer. Being rare, make it a 'restorari', as close to original as budgetwise possible!
You know the guy across the street washing his van must be thinking "He's got another Ferrari? Wtf am I doing wrong?" Lol
LOL!!!
Yes but his van is in better condition....and actually drives....and is clean
more like: "Noooo, not another project!"
@@truthseeker8483 and runs
@@joshbrock2663 :-D
I used to pass that Ferrari most days when I walked my dog. I live only a few hundred yards from where it stood for all those years.
That’s what every gear head dreams of! Finding gold (car) and putting the shine back to it. Can’t wait to see the whole restoration! Especially one of this caliber!
I just can't believe someone would let it rot. So glad you got it, insane find, good luck.
Over the moon that you managed to secure the BB future. I think you should do a full proper resto. Its so rare and unique and in pretty good shape already that it deserves it. Can't imagine what it's potential value could be but must be worth it. So pleased this has happened.
You need to contact Larry from AMMO NYC and have him clean the car up. He does amazing work.
Errrr .. this is in the UK. 😆
@@1chish 😂
These days they use these wonder machines called "airplanes" I know ,I know I thought it was BS too !!😄😄😄😄😎😎😎🍺
There must be a very sad story behind this car.
@@leegould5306 Lee how do you think I feel - I sold and delivered this car new in 1983 when of course it was the most beautiful machine in the world-to me and many others…
Good Luck restoring this Gem !!! Years ago I had the opportunity to purchase my dream car and I had the engine restored, recondition all the leather interior, and cleaned the exterior (including the engine compartment. It was a 1991 Nissan 300Zx Twin Turbo, and she was a beauty. It took four grand to bring back a car that I bought for six grand. I kept her for ten years before selling her last year. I wish you best of luck with your latest project.
I’ve been watching that car on the blokes driveway for the past 10 years so glad someone has bought it hope you do a nut and bolt definitely will be watching your story 👍
what's he like? seems like an idiot to me
@@TheShaunedney I’m lead to believe it was for personal reasons and just a private family
@@nicktaylor5273 surely you’d still cover it though 🤷🏼♀️ but fair enough.
I cannot be the only one who is most excited for seeing it getting a wash!!
Scott: Call Larry at AMMO NYC for a crossover episode!
Stephen Montalvo dude lives in the UK I don't think Ammo will travel that far to wash a car
Already commented that. And they replied! 😁
Car cleaning guru is from the UK...
You should do a collaboration with @Tyrrell's Classic Workshop
It will probably need all the engine seals replaced.
I am Italian and the 512BB was my favorite Ferrari, and she still my favorite of all time.
I had my first rc car and it was a 512BB.
I can't wait to hear the wroar of 12 cilinder.
Oh man I am so excited!! I can't believe this thing is actually going to get saved. I was so sour last video on this car when you couldn't get the owner to budge and it was destined to rot away in some driveway. This car got absolutely what it deserved, an owner who is passionate about it and is willing to bring this back to its former glory. Congrats!!
Would love to see Ammo NYC do a detail on this. Too bad the pandemic is a thing right now.
I think the Atlantic Ocean being in the way is more of a problem than the Pandemic
@@riderzinc Atlantic*? 🤔
@@MrMountainHawk lol i actually meant to write Atlantic, I'm watching a documentary on netflix on ww2 based on the pacific ocean.
@@riderzinc no worries!
White details is your man in the UK
This is how many people want to see AMMO clean this car
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omg as soon as i saw the car they came up in my mind immediately
Maybe they will fly over with all their bits and pieces for a long weekend ...??
fuck yeah
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Lets do it!!!!
Can we just take a moment to appreciate how perfectly lined up that trailer was at both ends of the journey. Credit to Eddie!
Whats all the fuss about, looks pretty good to me
You have to restore this. Amazing news you’ve saved it.
it's a sad thing, to see such a car be left like that. For the cost of a £20 tarp, that exterior wouldn't be too unlike the interior. Anyone who leaves an exotic outside unprotected that long deserves to be strung up by their toes.
Great work saving this one Ratarossa! keep up the noble work mate. Stay safe and happy this Christmas 🎄🍻✌
The 512 Berlinetta Bialbero (standing by Forghieri's definition) is possibly my fav "classic" Ferrari (bar the whole 250 family). Can't wait to see more.
Never been into Ferrari as much as some, but this! This car has always been my fave and agreed, anything 250. A true 1 of 1 here so lucky!
This right here. Fell in love with it when I saw one on the cover of Road & Track back in the late '70s.
Restore it. It will be an absolute great achievement and be welcomed at almost ever car venue in the world!
OK I subbed. You need to buy Ammo NYC a plane ticket asap. Seriously.
🙄 hed cost more than half the restoration
Not taking anything away from Ammo's talents but a pressure washer, half decent machine polisher, good quality polish/wax and you can get very good results if you have time to spare.
Assuming someone tried to steal the car from what it sounds like.
A good locksmith can manufacture a new set of keys by taking an "impression" of the lock by using blank key that is designed to take an "impression" of the tumblers/pins etc. It may be a quick and cheap method for you to get a new key?
@Eatmy Hairybutthole yes
@Eatmy Hairybutthole if it’s a birds ass then I have the key for that and it fits any birds ass 😎👍
Can’t believe someone could leave such a car to the elements !
Unfortunately I can. Seen enough car rescues showing some owners .... need their man cards pulled !!
“Restore them , don’t crush them”
Call AMMO NYC and give that man the honours to clean that car
Lol, or White Details.
I was just thinking that!
Taking all his stuff to another country to clean a car is kind of a stretch with all things considered
Ready!
@@AMMO-NYC Right on!
Just wash, clean, service it and then drive it and drive it like it should be driven, true Ferrari style.
Greetings from Denmark
Philip
Have you got any Lurpak butter !!!.👍
@@bakedbeanzontoast9078 We got buckets of Lurpak👍😁🇩🇰
Keep it original, it can only be original once, great project
Hard to keep those cracked tires need replacement for all seals, tubes & rubbers on it ..
@@poplaurentiu4148 I’m on about body work interior etc, seal gaskets rubbers naturally rot. But patina is good
Please make that a survivor car!!!! The platform is perfect. This is a once in a lifetime chance to not just do a restoration but to show how to bring out the Awesomeness of this beautiful car! Thanks for saving it.
So crazy someone would let this rot away. At least it's not a convertible, T-Top, or otherwise open roof design. Interior managed to survive so well! Hopefully most of the deterioration is superficial. Fantastic car!
A 40 year old ferrari with working electronics? It's practically fixed already!
Facts!
It works because there's almost none.
It's a great sign though ! Most of this cars issues are going for be rubber related - like any large family...
front1001 That isn't to be expected on a 20+ year old Ferrari!
There's a red Lamborghini Countach rotting in a womans garden near me. Been there for 20 years plus, she just won't sell it. 🤷♂️
Really glad you have managed to buy her in the end. It was sad to see her abandoned on the owners drive. Looking forward to seeing you start work on her
Your view are going to go through the roof on this build. Congratulations on the buy i never though this would happen on this car.
I think a full restoration would be awesome for this car, however, it's about what makes you happy man and that's why we subscribe for the quality and passion filled videos... best of luck and I'll be staying tuned in!
Not even close to being my car, but I gave a giddy smile and chuckle when all of the lights worked! I was 15 when the TR came out... and I nearly cried because I new Ferrari was going to stop making the 512 BB. Thank you for saving this legend and not letting it go to a wanker who was just going to flip it! Cheers!
So glad this rare and beautiful car is with you. I highly recommend you check out Ammo NYC.
Oh wow!!! Looks like my c4 found in a Florida swamp!! This is exciting to watch!!
Nice to see you also here Randy! I thought the same thing 😁
Yeah sure it does. Just like it, well ... until you look at the interior.
Swamp 'Rrari.
We're going to be comparing your 'Vette build with the 512 now! Might need to up your game a bit, Randy! 😁😉
Same state of decay not the same output to be expected value wise. Not sure part's interchangeables.
This is far more interesting than your plan to try and get a F40 and restore it. An absolute gem
Congrats on acquiring this beauty to be. This is my favorite Ferrari.
That shot of the dash with the steering wheel is just stunning,
Please do a nut and bolt restoration, turning this into a rat would be criminal. This car deserves some love for once.
Indeed. Way too valuable a car to rat it up.
absolutely .
The fact that the lights still work prove that the car wants to live on - especially in its original Miami Vice spec
Do a mix? Outlaw Ferrari
@@ej2863 This is pretty much a one of one. Definitely got to be a car that’s driven, all cars should be, but a bit of responsibility goes with this one.
A good clean.... and general recommission will get it a long way .... new lines fuel/brakes. Full detail...wheels refurbished. I think you’ll be shocked how well it ‘comes back’ 🙏🙏👏🎅
Finally, been waiting ages for this. Need to watch this on the big TV!
Watching you do this was a time warp and took me back to 1982 when I did exactly same with a Matra Bagheera that been in a smash and stored since 1977 with only 1500 miles on it. No keys and partially assembled. 😲 Bringing it back to life took time and patience and equally nerve racking - can’t wait to see your progress 😄
This guys passion is what it's all about. I'd love to get one of the hoodies with this saved car on it. It would be nice if Ferrari reached out and helped this dude.
This needs to be restored to its former glory. Going to look beautiful when its finished
Nut and bolt Restoration starting with a professional cleaning
No need. It was immaculate 12 years ago, sans new rubber, wear items and refresh it needs nothing.
No way, it'll be off the road for years doing that. Enough to get it going, then repair as you enjoy it.
Exciting project,cool.Prancing horsepowers
Yeah!!!!!! Amazing man!!!!
Have your like sir, cheers from Argentina!
Couldn't have happened to a better guy, he who dares wins!... Good luck with everything will be watching every episode of the rebuild. Superb Channel!
2:15 and 20:00 The trip mileage was on 666.6 in the first shot and magically turned to 777.7 allegedly without the vehicle rolling except between the driveway to trailer to garage, yet the mileage itself never changed from 6420...something's up.
That's quite a catch! Dude's busted.
Actually most older turn type trip gauges work just this way. As you roll them to reset, it will go 111.1, 222.2 ,333.3, and so on until it gets to 000.0
Being a Ferrari purist, I can only say restore it nut and bolt to its former glory 😍
Another Enzo strongly supports this message.
Bring it back to it original form
It looks like the body apart from those two small areas of rust is good and the paint appears sound enough to resurrect. I would keep the car original as is possible so service it replace all the perished rubbers and plastics and enjoy it. - didn`t realise these BBers were so rare, especially in RHD - have just taken part in a classic event over here in the South Island, NZ and there were 2 RHD versions taking part. As a Ferrari owner I say preserve its originality. Original is best. These are not built to be museum pieces or unused investment vehicles - preserve and drive.
@@callefalk6557 same to you 😂😹🤣
1 of 1 and 6k! So, if it were me...
Full detail, clean and polish and restore everything that needs it without replacing anything, if possible. R&R all the rubber and belts. Tune up. Send the speedo out to check for calibration (drive on the “hush” for a little fun 😉).
Then sell it to the man of destiny that needs this vin# in his garage/museum. Leave him to do with whatever he feels the car needs, or doesn’t.
Then I would take that profit, and get me a Porsche. (I’m a purist too haha!)
But an epic barn find, is an epic barn find. She’s a beauty.
And dump that “Testosteroni” for whatever pocket change you can sucker somebody for and get some project budget. 😆 haha okay 👍 I’m done. Couldn’t help myself.
This car is begging for a full restoration, but I think it needs to be a running/driving project first!
Yes John I think thats the current idea, get it working then a nut and bolt restoration
@@Ratarossa Get it running and do a rolling resto - otherwise once it's in bits - project will go on forever!
@@Ratarossa I'm really stoked you were able to buy it, looking forward to the journey ahead!
The interior looks really good. I like the styling of this car
I would definitely do a full restoration. It's great that the mice don't seem to have eaten the wiring over the years - off to a good start!
Only just subscribed to this channel today love the ferrari find .cant believe that youve desecrated that testarossa . So disturbed by it .....
GET THIS MAN MORE SUBSCRIBERS this is a super interesting channel man
YES!!! Glad you finally got it
WOW they finally budged lol. Still remember that video you did about it a couple months back!! Restore it to its stock glory!!
Abandoned ferrari! Only in UK.
I've seen article about your convertible ferrari about a year ago on classic car magazine. And now here you are.
Good luck with it!
As a flying instructor i fly around looking down on farm yards full of old vehicles just abandoned. Makes you wonder how many treasures are just rotting away.
I think you should create more engaging t-shirts with interesting quotes like : Straight out of barn, Say no to horse abuse, etc...
LOL love it !
@@Ratarossa Can we get mugs? I'd buy a mug
I would like to see the Ammo guy fly over and help out!!
Yes, for sure. His resto of the old Mercedes has like 14 million views. I was thinking the same for this Ferrari.
Like he is the only guy to detail a car, plenty available in the UK.
@@nssherlock4547 I’m sure many many many live in the UK. I can’t wait to see this car returned to glory.
Wow this is going to be a great series, cant wait for the next video
I'm so excited for you. The 512 is my all time favorite since seeing one at the Palo Alto concours in 1980. I must have starred at that 180 degree V12 for a full 15 minutes. I even got married on May 12.
When you powered it up and switched on the lights, my heart rate increased. I hope someone donates some garage space to you.
the shape of an engine is given the position of the cylinders in the engine block.
so its a flat 12, not a V12.
Ferrari BB owners manuals and brochures never say V12, or boxer.
Yesssssss!!! what a beauty can’t wait to see you restore it back to its full glory definitely 100% restore it
You're such a lucky man, what a find.
Yeah you've got to bring it back to pristine - please, come up with some good T-shirts - we'll buy em :)
I'll bet you the paint is savable with a proper cleaning and buffing. Good luck.
Fantastic! This car DESERVES a FULL UP GROUND UP RESTORATION back to ORIGINAL! Keep us POSTED!
What a story!! What a car!! Looking forward so much to any future videos! I literally got goose bumps when you check the electrics and everything comes to life!
Wish I could get out of the country. I swear Id fly over just to wash it, just to see it come clean! Amazing find, congratulations!
Do NOT replace the number plates!
At first I was like "Oh sweet, he's bought his first Ferrari". Then I saw his driveway and realised this wasn't such a big deal after all. lol
Considering that this one (even in current condition) is worth more than the others combined, it is kind of a big deal. :)
I bet he paid only a few hundred for it too. Either way, it was a good score!
@SteveJones...: RARE 'one of a kind' color scheme though...
I can’t believe I own ANOTHER Ferrari! 😂
I would clean it up and leave it original as much as possible!!! Get the original parts that are needed for the unsavable ones. It will then probably be the only running original out there!!! Get a reputable body or detailing shop to restore the paint without a re-spray??? An EPIC car!!! You are soooooo lucky!!! Can't wait to see the following videos! Hello from Canada!
OMG,,It is one of my favorite classic Ferrari, and absolutely despised and unknown, if it is beautiful!
Esquisite buy, project of a lifetime. well done mate!
What a beauty looking for to seeing this restoration
Amazing that you were actually able to get this! Restore it, PLEASE! Far too rare to modify! Also, you need to rent a proper workshop space in order to do the restoration as it already looks too small in your home garage
From a Porsche man and motor trade professional (panel beater) for 27 years, this is one of the few Ferraris that makes me inadvertently make that noise that classic car blokes make when they see a perfect factory spot weld
When both of the headlights pop up. I fell out of my chair you just won the lottery. good job
Car wizard tip: Move the car by grabbing and turning one wheel, no dents to the body this way.
Full nut and bolt restoration is what this car needs.
Literally cannot wait for the future episodes on this!!!
My first ride in a Ferrari was a 512BB. For that reason, it's always been on my wish list. Congrats!!!
Just found this channel and had a bit of a binge watch today - in no particular order!! Loving it mate. Great content. Really enjoyed the truck videos too
Damn ! You my friend own a 512bbi rhd in white 😳😳😳
🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
So happy you managed to get it!!
this car deserves a full restoration
The original video was the first and only Ratarossa video I've watched. I saw the picture on this one and thought oh yeah, that 512, wonder what's new with that. Subscribed now, because I'm excited to see what you do with this beauty! Congrats!
Not just a great find, but congrats on being able to rescue such a beautiful car, I very much look forward to following the journey.