1996 Ferrari 512M

Motorcar Studio is pleased to offer this 1996 Ferrari 512M. Finished in the classic shade of Rosso Corsa, the 512M was the final iteration of the Testarossa (and the rarest - indeed, only 501 were built worldwide from 1994 to 1996). This example was sold new in Italy, stolen while parked on the street in Milan in 1997, spirited away to Japan, then re-emerged no worse for the wear in Europe nearly two decades later. The original owners insurance paid out at the time and there are no valid theft claims presently outstanding. Formula Automobile in Lyngby (just outside Copenhagen), the official Ferrari dealer in Denmark, has known and serviced this car since 2014 (it was continuously registered and driven in Denmark from 2014 until 2022). The same Ferrari dealer sold this car to our European partner, Passion for Classics, in Belgium, and we subsequently imported it to the US in 2023. The most recent major engine-out belt service was completed by the Ferrari dealer in 2022 while the car was still in Denmark. Condition is excellent both inside and out - paint is gorgeous; pristine OEM Speedline 18-inch wheels are wearing nearly new Michelins. The interior, finished in black leather, presents beautifully - gauges and switches work perfectly and the A/C has been serviced and is blowing ice cold. Note that the glove box internals were modified under prior ownership to accommodate either a toll collection device, stereo component or some other long-since-removed electronic gizmo and the dash has been partially recovered. The 4.9-liter flat-12 engine sounds glorious thanks to an aftermarket Kreissieg F1 exhaust (drivetrain is otherwise stock, and the original factory exhaust is included with the sale). Five-speed manual transmission with gated shifter operates smoothly with no crunchy synchros. Conservatively rated at 440 horsepower, on paper the 512M only makes 12 more hp than the 512TR - but thanks to a lightened crankshaft, titanium alloy connecting rods, revised pistons, and a higher compression ratio, the seat of the pants driving experience is simply breathtaking. Make no mistake, this is a car that likes to rev and is one of the few out of the hundreds of sports cars I have driven that gives me chills. Having driven dozens of Testarossas we can attest that this feels like a low-mileage car. The odometer is showing 32,360 kilometers which translates to just over 20,000 miles. We listed this car on Bring-a-Trailer in early 2023, but the winning bidder backed out due the dash modifications referenced above. We then consigned it to Broad Arrows Monterey sale later that summer - only to discover the aforementioned theft history just days before that auction. We subsequently learned that Formula Automobile, the official Ferrari dealer in Denmark, was aware of this history and also a red dot in the Ferrari MODIS system, but did not disclose this information to us. It was offered again on Pcarmarket, and has been the subject of much discussion on Ferrarichat. After considerable research and many phone calls and emails with Ferrari in Italy, the block has been removed from MODIS making this car eligible for service at any Ferrari dealer. Sold on a clean and clear Georgia title in Motorcar Studios name; included with the sale are all accompanying import documentation (plus copies of the previous Danish registration), factory tools, reproduction owners books, and dealer service records from the last decade. A thrilling example of the last flat-12 Ferrari model produced - ideal for someone who actually wants a 512M to drive and enjoy. This car is physically located in Savannah, Georgia, and is available for virtual or in-person showings by appointment. For more information about this 1996 Ferrari 512M for sale at Motorcar Studio, please call 912-235-0435.