A rare 1977 Ferrari 512 BB Wide Body with just 6,000 miles is up for auction on April 9 - a unique, one-owner classic with bespoke upgrades and 188mph top speed. A rare 1977 Ferrari 512 BB Wide Body with just 6,000 miles is up for auction on April 9 - a unique, one-owner classic with bespoke upgrades and 188mph top speed.

Vintage 1977 Ferrari with just 6,000 miles on clock – just 125 a year – selling for £170,000

A rare 1977 Ferrari 512 BB Wide Body with just 6,000 miles is up for auction on April 9 – a unique, one-owner classic with bespoke upgrades and 188mph top speed.

A vintage Ferrari with just 6,000 miles on the clock, averaging just 125 a year, is now up for sale.

This mesmerising 1977 Ferrari 512 BB Wide Body has had just one, careful, owner who requested an exclusive commission.

Out of the 101 right-hand drive versions supplied to the UK this could be the most unique motor of them all.

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The Ferrari features uprated wide wheels, engine modifications and reshaped bodywork supplied by Maranello Concessionaires.

A rare 1977 Ferrari 512 BB Wide Body with just 6,000 miles is up for auction on April 9 - a unique, one-owner classic with bespoke upgrades and 188mph top speed.
The Vintage 1977 Ferrari with just 6,000 miles on clock. (Jam Press/H&H Classics)

Under the hood is an impressive 5 litre version of the 12-cylinder boxer.

A rare 1977 Ferrari 512 BB Wide Body with just 6,000 miles is up for auction on April 9 - a unique, one-owner classic with bespoke upgrades and 188mph top speed.
The Vintage 1977 Ferrari with just 6,000 miles on clock. (Jam Press/H&H Classics)

The motor has a hair-raising top speed of 188mph.

A rare 1977 Ferrari 512 BB Wide Body with just 6,000 miles is up for auction on April 9 - a unique, one-owner classic with bespoke upgrades and 188mph top speed.
The Vintage 1977 Ferrari with just 6,000 miles on clock. (Jam Press/H&H Classics)

The stunning car has been maintained by Vince Mezzullo, an employee from Maranello who became pals with the owner.

A rare 1977 Ferrari 512 BB Wide Body with just 6,000 miles is up for auction on April 9 - a unique, one-owner classic with bespoke upgrades and 188mph top speed.
The Vintage 1977 Ferrari with just 6,000 miles on clock. (Jam Press/H&H Classics)

The exterior of the motor is finished in the iconic Rosso Chiaro red with a black hide and carpets.

The Vintage 1977 Ferrari with just 6,000 miles on clock. (Jam Press/H&H Classics)

The vehicle is set to be auctioned on 9 April.

H&H Classics will host the sale at the Imperial War Museum, Duxford, as reported by Luxury Auto News.

A rare 1977 Ferrari 512 BB Wide Body with just 6,000 miles is up for auction on April 9 - a unique, one-owner classic with bespoke upgrades and 188mph top speed.
The Vintage 1977 Ferrari with just 6,000 miles on clock. (Jam Press/H&H Classics)

John Markey, motorcar specialist at H&H Classics, said: “This Ferrari ‘Wide Body’ was commissioned by a serial Ferrari owner and while other Ferrari’s came and went, and not to mention other high-performance machines, this Prancing Horse always remained in his collection as a firm favourite.

A rare 1977 Ferrari 512 BB Wide Body with just 6,000 miles is up for auction on April 9 - a unique, one-owner classic with bespoke upgrades and 188mph top speed.
The Vintage 1977 Ferrari with just 6,000 miles on clock. (Jam Press/H&H Classics)

“This ‘Wide Body’ enjoys a host of bespoke cosmetic and mechanical enhancements and has been in ownership of the Morello family from new.

A rare 1977 Ferrari 512 BB Wide Body with just 6,000 miles is up for auction on April 9 - a unique, one-owner classic with bespoke upgrades and 188mph top speed.
The Vintage 1977 Ferrari with just 6,000 miles on clock. (Jam Press/H&H Classics)

“It is a unique BB and has ultra-low mileage, making it worthy of close inspection.”

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A rare 1977 Ferrari 512 BB Wide Body with just 6,000 miles is up for auction on April 9 - a unique, one-owner classic with bespoke upgrades and 188mph top speed.
The Vintage 1977 Ferrari with just 6,000 miles on clock. (Jam Press/H&H Classics)

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