Barn find Ferrari 512BBi coming back to life after 17 years off the road
- This Ferrari 512BBi is a barn find to rival anything
- It has been off the road for 17 years
- But it’s getting a new lease of life now
Published on Jan 30, 2025 at 12:27 AM (UTC+4)
by Daisy Edwards
Last updated on May 13, 2025 at 8:24 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
This YouTuber has been bringing an old Ferrari 512BBi back to life after 17 years of neglect.
He has been lovingly restoring it using old pictures and by piecing together old parts, in order to restore it to it’s former glory.
The repairs seem to be going well, and the time and dedication that the content creator is putting into the car is really paying off.
Will it run as well as it did when it was on the road 17 years ago?
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The Ferrari 512BBi is coming back to life
YouTuber Ratarossa has been working for a long time on restoring a gorgeous vintage Ferrari 512BBi back to its previous racing glory.
So far, the repairs have been going well but new problems have arisen while taking care to make sure it is as close to the original as it can be following repairs.
He wanted to take care to fix ‘little things’ like the light in the glove box that was flickering or the cracks in the spoiler to get it as close to perfect as he possibly could.
This is not the first repair the YouTuber has done on Ferraris.
Trying to stay true to the original
While trying to stay as close to the original as possible, the content creator struggled with not having a factory diagram to work from, instead having to rely on old photos.
There was a lot of wiring that needed mending due to issues with various lights, and without any support from the original diagrams, this proved to be difficult.
However, he and his followers remained positive about the Ferrari and how well the repairs were coming on, he’d also found some issues that had been identified for further troubleshooting.
He’s clearly chomping at the bit to get this car back on the road, but is taking car to make sure the car is perfect before he takes it out
We can’t wait to see the finished product.
Daisy is a technology and automotive journalist covering artificial intelligence, consumer tech, Apple news, cryptocurrency, emerging technologies, and transportation innovation. Since joining the team in 2025, she has reported on everything from AI-powered startups and major iOS updates to viral car stories and the latest developments shaping transportation and the digital economy. Drawing on her background in automotive journalism and a degree in History and Journalism from Goldsmiths, University of London, Daisy specializes in breaking down complex topics into clear, engaging reporting for a global audience. Her work spans cutting-edge technology, innovative vehicles, and the people driving change across both industries. Daisy has gained first-hand access to some of the world's most talked-about technologies and innovators, including meeting Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot during its first European appearance in London. She has also discussed the future of space exploration with an astronaut, bringing unique insights and real-world perspectives to her coverage of emerging technology.
