Ferrari 400 vs BB512

Both cars are top of the range in the Ferrari stable in the seventies and early eighties. In 1971 the BB starts of as the 365GT4 BB and the 400 was presented in 1972 as the 365GT4 2+2. Both are designed by Leonardo Fioravanti at Pininfarina and both have 12 cylinders. Both cars have never been officially sold in the USA. In total 2323 BBs have been produced between 1972 and 1984. The 400 had a longer span of life from 1972 till 1989 and a total of 2907 of cars have been produced. Both models were hefty priced, whereby the BB was fractional higher. In 1977 the 400 would cost you 23.750 GBP and the 512 totals a 25.450 GBP. Clearly both cars have a different character and have been created for different purposes and demand.  The 400 is a true Gran Turismo while the 512 is a true sports car. As the sale numbers indicates, both seemed equally popular and according to the time periode articles both were very well perceived and appreciated. On the current market the BB is far more valued then the 400 but is it justified? Is the BB overvalued or is the 400 undervalued. I guess in general true sport cars or convertibles with a pedigree fetches higher prices compared with 2+2 / Coupe or saloons. And of course rarity and the looks plays a very important factor. There is no pointer for this blog, it's more or less an observation. But wouldn't this be an ideal combo to have. Drive in your 400 to the track and continue on the track with your 512.

Unless you want to be like Sammy Hagar and use the BB on the track and on the road (note he has a 400i in his collection):

 

Autocar September 1977 - Italian Brio - Ferrari BB512 vs Ferrari 400 Automatic

Thanks to the donation of Otto I have been able to purchase this magazine. A very interesting and great article. And yes, another car journalist who is in favor of the Automatic ... It's now available in the download folder. Happy reading everyone.

For Sale : Ferrari 365GT4 2+2 chassis with engine and transmission + other parts

For those interested in spare parts or a car project, the following 365GT4 was brought to my attention. It's listed at http://www.autoepoca.it/ferrari-parts/

 

Or see below for their Facebook posting:

 

, i have an engine 365 , complete chassis with engine, gearbox, wheels and so on, plus some other parts from 365 GT4. If You have an interest, call me or write me.
Geplaatst door Autoepoca - parts for Italian cars - www.autoepoca.it op maandag 4 januari 2016

The Cool Cars : Ferrari 400i handgeschakeld

Just for the records, a small Dutch article

http://www.thecoolcars.nl/ferrari-400i-handgeschakeld/

I noticed it's also posted on FB, just adding it for the records. The positive remarks keeps growing on this car.

Deze gentlemen's driver wordt te koop aangeboden in eigen land... Love it or hate it?http://www.thecoolcars.nl/ferrari-400i-handgeschakeld/

Geplaatst door thecoolcars.nl op dinsdag 5 januari 2016

Book : Ferrari - Faszination auf Rädern

And another nice book I got my hands on. It's a German book produced by Auto Becker:

Ferrari - Faszination auf Rädern. Gewidmet Enzo Ferrari zum 85. Geburtstag, Wilhelm Becker zum 70. Geburtstag.   

It has a very complete history on Ferrari and Auto Becker with many interesting chapters loaded with nice supporting pictures. Oh, and of course the 400 is mentioned as well.

If you are interested in this book, here are the ISBN details:

ISBN-10: 3923883145 ISBN-13: 9783923883141

                          

Motor Klassik 8 / 1999 - Fahrbericht - Kaufberatung - Crazy Horses - Ferrrari 365 GT4 2+2

Ja, another quality article about the Ferrari 365 GT4 2+2. Now available in the download folder.

Ferrari 400 Torino SAFE key - glove box / compartment

Remember this blog: http://erwin400.blogspot.nl/2014/10/ferrari-400-neiman-key-reserve.html

Well, On the keychain there is another key, the one for the glove compartment:

So, I had to get a spare for that one too. Turns out it's a different brand: Torino / S.A.F.E.

I found this link but they had none on stock:

http://www.key-men.com/shopping/show_key.php?catnum=F91C-OEM1

And also on Ebay I found a few but mostly for ridiculous prices. Except for one, a blank Original key was listed in Germany for € 7,- including free international shipping. And it arrived today

So now I need to find a locksmith who can make a duplicate. Another step closer to completeness.