Detailers who found 'most expensive Ferrari barn find' got the truth from old owner
- This Ferrari 512 Berlinetta Boxer is about to get its first wash in 28 years
- The owner bought it decades ago along with a Lamborghini Miura
- It is one of the most valuable non-limited edition Ferraris today
Published on Sep 20, 2024 at 12:15 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on May 13, 2025 at 8:22 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
This Ferrari 512 BB has been sitting in a garage for a long time.
It’s a very rare car, and incredibly valuable.
The owner hasn’t driven it in a while, and the car is just sitting there, collecting dust.
The good news is after leaving it there for 28 years, he’s finally decided to have it restored and get it back on the road
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The story behind this Ferrari 512 BB
The guys from the WD Detailing TikTok channel collected the car to wash it for the first time in three decades.
But before doing that, they asked the owner how and why he got the car, and his answer was straightforward.
“I got it [from a guy] in Georgia who had 300 vehicles, anything with wheels on it,” he said.
“I purchased a Lamborghini Miura [from him] and the Ferrari 512 Berlinetta Boxer.”
He also explained why he chose this Ferrari in particular.
“The reason I chose the Boxer was because it’s the model before carburetor injection, because they’re more throaty,” he concluded.
Berlinetta Boxer is a name, but also a description
Berlinetta Boxer is a name, but also a description that Ferrari has used for several cars.
Back then, automakers would sometimes name their cars for what they are.
For example, every Berlinetta Boxer model is a Berlinetta, as in a two-door sports coupe, and uses a boxer engine, as in an engine with horizontally opposed pistons.
Italian automakers pretty much invented the term Berlinetta, which is Italian for ‘small saloon/sedan’.
Through the years, the term has essentially become synonymous with sports coupe.
The Ferrari F12 is called a Berlinetta, but most people would look at it and call it a supercar.
Ferrari has also used the term for some race cars.
The record-breaking 412P Berlinetta, for example, is a one-of-two models based on a race car from the 1960s.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
