1992 Ferrari 512 TR

For sale by auction on Saturday 01 June 2013 with Historics at Brooklands. Brooklands Motor Racing Circuit. Weybridge. Surrey. Call 01753 639170
The 512 TR was the replacement for the Testarossa and was
announced for the 1992 model year. The new car witnessed a return
to a model title using characters. with the figure '5' referring to
the cubic capacity of the engine in litres and the '12' to the
number of cylinders. whilst the 'TR' was an abbreviation of
Testarossa. The main external visual differences were the nose and
tail treatment. the louvre design on the engine lid and the design
of the road wheels. There was also a barely noticeable different
profile to the sail panel buttresses which were plain and flowed
directly into the roof panel on the 512 TR. Internally there were
changes to the seats. steering wheel design and trim details.
Mechanically there were numerous changes to the engine and gearbox
which boosted power and provided a more satisfying and positive to
use gearbox. Not visually apparent was that the engine and
transmission assembly location in the chassis had been dropped by
30mm to lower the centre of gravity and thus improve the already
high standard of ride and roadholding.

Originally delivered to Mr. John Aitkin of London. this
particular example was sold five years later to Mr. J Bent of
Essex. It was during his ownership that this car was truly used and
appreciated. This is a driver's car and it was used for exactly
that purpose for the ensuing sixteen years. Trips to watch the Le
Mans Classic and the Nürburgring were regular events and this 512TR
performed its duties with alacrity. All servicing. during this
time. was performed by Enzo Ferrari's agent in the UK. Maranello
Concessionaires Ltd. Not a service was missed and absolutely
everything. however minor. was immediately attended to. Indeed. br/>after every long trip or extended period of use. a fluids service
was commissioned - whether required or not. To say that this car
was very well looked after by the very best in the business is an
entirely accurate statement. A 'Tubi' exhaust was also
supplied and fitted by Maranello's in 1992 offering a more sporting
exhaust note and an edge on the standard performance. It
should be noted; a new speedometer head was installed at 98. 33
miles giving a total mileage. at time of writing. of 116. 25.

As demonstrated by the vendor. the performance today is still
electrifying; there are no squeaks or rattles audible from the
cockpit. indeed the doors still close perfectly and the overall
impression of the car is one of solid reliability. The driver's
seat bolster shows some signs of wear although the rest of the car. br/>including the alloy wheels. is in excellent order throughout.

A hugely accessible. extremely competent and well documented
Ferrari 512 TR.

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