At MONTBLANC Vienna – Evening with our new partner

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A great evening in Vienna at the MONTBLANC Boutique with our partner Bankg & Olufsen and the Challenge and GT Days – Bang&Olufsen ltd. edition Beosound A9 speaker

MONTBLANC presented there great Ferrari collection with many friendsa and custromers

And, for the first time the Bang & Olufsen ltd. edition Beosound A9 was presented. 

BIG “Thank You” to the Montplanc Vienna team for the great eavening.

See you in Monza…

For sale by RM Sotheby’s – 1979 Ferrari 512 BB LM

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1979 Ferrari 512 BB/LM for sal by RM Sotheby’s Monteray Auction 2026

Estimate 2.000.000 USD – 3.500.000 USD

Chassis No. 29507
Engine No. 002
Gearbox No. 003
 
All details and more photos HERE at RM Sotheby’s
 
  • The seventh of 25 examples built
  • Certified in 2010 with a Ferrari Classiche Red Book authenticating the presence of the matching-numbers engine, gearbox/transaxle, and coachwork
  • Benefits from restoration conducted by Ferrari Classiche from 2008 to 2014
  • Featured in a May 1981 issue of Autoweek magazine
  • Offered from 10 years of current ownership
  • Exceptionally well-preserved example of the ultimate competition Berlinetta Boxer

A PRIZE-FIGHTING BOXER

Following Ferrari’s dominant 1972 victory in the World Championship of Makes with the prototype sports-racing 312 PB Spider, Maranello participated in one more year of factory-based sports car racing before the program was cancelled altogether in favor of a sole focus on Formula 1. Sports car racing, once the manufacturer’s stock-in-trade, was abandoned for the first extended period in the Scuderia’s history.

By 1976, however, Ferrari had further developed the popular roadgoing 365 GT4 Berlinetta Boxer into the 512 BB, which featured an increased displacement of 4,942 cubic centimeters, as well as a new dry-sump lubrication system ideal for competition applications. With the advent of this new and improved model, Ferrari began to reevaluate a potential return to sports car racing, and by early 1978, this notion had gained considerable traction.

In preparation for the 1978 24 Hours of Le Mans, four 512 BB chassis were specially prepared to meet IMSA regulations, being built in Modena with full factory support. Various weight-saving measures were implemented to reduce the car’s girth to about 2,425 pounds, and the five-liter engines were tuned to develop an uprated capability of 460 horsepower, while the rear suspension was revised to accommodate wider rear tires. Pininfarina’s production coachwork design was fitted with plexiglass windows and modified with the addition of a larger chin spoiler and a large rear wing derived from Ferrari’s 312 Formula 1 car.

Unfortunately the 512’s transaxle was no match for the uprated engine, forcing four early retirements at Le Mans, but clientele were sufficiently intrigued to justify further development. Consequently, a second series of BB/LM examples was approved that featured Lucas fuel injection, boosting output to 480 horsepower with improved mid-range torque. The transaxle was strengthened, oil-cooling radiators were added, and the brakes and suspension were upgraded. Weight was further reduced to 2,370 pounds, and the chassis was mounted with new purpose-built coachwork developed by Pininfarina in a wind tunnel, referred to as the “Silhouette.”

After three examples debuted at the 1979 24 Hours of Daytona (including an entry by Luigi Chinetti’s NART), the new 512 BB/LM went on to finish 3rd in class and 10th overall at Le Mans in 1980, and achieved the magical 1st in class and 5th overall a year later. The short production run of 25 cars was enjoyed by preferred clients at various circuits through the mid-1980s, remaining surprisingly competitive for several years.

LUCKY NUMBER SEVEN

According to the research of marque authority Marcel Massini, chassis number 29507 is the seventh example built, and it was completed in November 1979 and promptly entered what would become one of the most significant Ferrari collections ever assembled with the first owner, Albert Obrist of Reinach, Switzerland. Officially sold in January 1980 through the dealer Garage Ruf AG, the Ferrari was soon fitted with an additional air intake on the hood.

Following several significant Ferrari sports racing acquisitions, the 512 BB/LM was subsequently sold in February 1980 by Obrist to Jon Masterson of Long Beach, California. Masterson campaigned the car at club events and vintage meets through the first half of the decade, including runs at Riverside and Laguna Seca. During this period, the car was the centerpiece of a feature article in a May 1981 issue of Autoweek magazine, covering the car’s recent run at Riverside. In 1985, the Ferrari began a two-year restoration that reportedly led to six concours awards over the remainder of the 1980s, and it was seen at the International Ferrari Club Meeting at the Rancho Cañada Golf Club in Carmel in August 1984, and the Annual FCA National Meeting at Watkins Glen in 1990.

In 1990, the Ferrari was domiciled in storage for a period of two years before being sold by Mr. Masterson to the marque enthusiast Dr. Ron Busuttil of Bel Air, California, in September 1992. The new owner later displayed the 512 at the “Ferrari at 50” exhibit held at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles in April 1997.

In January 2000, the Ferrari was sold to Kurt and Sandra Schultz of Union Dale, Pennsylvania, who campaigned the car in a variety of Shell Ferrari North American Historic Challenge rounds across the US from 2000 to 2007.

In November 2007, the 512 BB/LM was sold to Darius Ahrabian, a highly respected German collector. Mr. Ahrabian enjoyed the race car at the Ferrari Racing Days/Shell Historic Challenge at the Nürburgring in October 2008, and again at the Finali Mondiali at Mugello a month later.

In 2008, the 512 BB/LM was submitted to Ferrari Classiche for the benefit of a factory-supervised restoration, which was completed a year later. Most importantly, in April 2010, chassis number 29507 was issued a Certificate of Authenticity and a Ferrari Classiche Red Book that attests the presence of the matching-numbers engine, gearbox/transaxle, and coachwork. A recent inspection of the mechanical stampings has confirmed that these matching-numbers components remain equipped today, confirming that 29507 remains one of the very best preserved and most original of all 512 BB/LM examples.

In August 2016, the Ferrari was sold via Garage Zenith in Switzerland to the consignor, a Las Vegas-based businessman and privateer racer who eventually returned the car to North America. The owner continued upon the Ferrari Classiche refurbishment with further restorative work, including a comprehensive refinish of the coachwork, new timing belts, fuel tank, and five-spoke wheels. Following completion of this refurbishment, the Ferrari was inspected by Michelotto to confirm the accuracy of the work, ensuring a very high level of authenticity.

While many examples of the BB/LM suffered various bumps and bruises from a period racing career, 29507 was fortunate to always remain in the care of very knowledgeable and discerning collectors who preserved the originality of this car at a level that few other examples can claim today. Accompanied by a model-branded road case, this matching-numbers Silhouette is ideal for display at club gatherings or enjoyment at vintage racing events, where its rarity, high-performance engineering specifications, and Ferrari Classiche restoration will undoubtedly underscore its identity as one of Maranello’s most special customer racing models.

Challenge & GT Days 2025 Monza: 575 GTC, SF90 XX, 360 N-GT, 458 GT3, 296 Challenge, F430 GT2 & More!

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Challenge & GT Days is a track day reserved for all generations of Ferrari Challenge and GT race cars built, born in 2018 and which has been held for 7 consecutive years at the Red Bull Ring in Austria.

For the 8th edition the event moved to Italy, at Monza Circuit, for two days of sunny track activity during which various groups of cars alternated with free practice sessions. Generally there’s a group reserved for all road going Ferraris, one that includes GT cars built from 1993 to 2006, one that goes from 2006 to the present day and a fourth one which varies from year to year.

For example in 2020, when I went to Austria for the 3rd edition of Challenge & GT Days, this was dedicated to historic Formula 1 cars. In 2025 it was open to all endurance and GT car (that’s why you see a couple of Porsches, a Lamborghini and a KTM.) Obviously the gems of the event were the two GT1s. One was a 575 GTC shining in its unlivered red paint, managed by Kessel Racing.

The other was one of the only two Ferrari 550 GTC ever built by N.Technology, commissioned by Ferrari itself, which effectively served as prototypes for the 575M GTC back in the days. There were also many F430 GT2/GTCs, which I always love to hear, and a handful of ear-splitters, aka the 360 GTC/N-GTs. Hope you like it!

BIG thank you to 19Bozzy92 for the video

For sale – 2006 Ferrari F430 GTC

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For sale at auction is  the 2006 Ferrari F430 GTC – ex-Le Mans, Nurbrugring 1000 Km Winner

All details and more pictures HERE at Classic Driver

2006 – Ferrari F430 GTC
Châssis n° F131 EVOGT 2410
Véhicule de compétition non immatriculé
Unregistered competition vehicle

« La gagnante des 1 000 km de Nürburgring 2006, ex-24 Heures du Mans 2007 : l’auto idéale pour Le Mans Legend ! »
« The winner of the 2006 Nürburgring 1,000 km race and former 2007 24 Hours of Le Mans entrant: the perfect car for Le Mans Legend! »

– Gagnante des 1 000 km de Nürburgring 2006, ex-24 Heures du Mans 2007
– Cinquième des 42 F430 GT produites par l’Officina Michelotto
– Hautement éligible aux plus belles épreuves du calendrier, dont Le Mans Legend !

– Winner of the 2006 Nürburgring 1,000 km race, former entrant in the 2007 24 Hours of Le Mans
– One of only 42 F430 GTs produced by Officina Michelotto
– Highly eligible for the finest events on the calendar, including Le Mans Legend!

– Après le douloureux dilemme menant à l’abandon des courses d’endurance sur le calendrier de la Scuderia Ferrari au profit des épreuves du Championnat du monde de Formule 1, Enzo Ferrari propose à l’officine d’un certain Giulianno Michelotto de satisfaire les envies de certaines écuries privées. Et c’est ainsi que vont naître les mythiques 308 Gr. 4, puis les 288 GTO Evoluzione, qui deviendront F40, F40 LM, F50 GT, 333 SP, et plus récemment les berlinettes V8 engagées en endurance…
– Après le succès de la 360 GT, Ferrari confie à Michelotto le développement d’une version compétition de la F430 pour l’Endurance. Présentée en 2006, la F430 GTC vise la catégorie GT2 avec un châssis renforcé, un moteur 4,0 l et une puissance augmentée à 430 / 470 ch. La bête s’impose rapidement face à ses concurrentes Porsche 997 GT3 RSR, Panoz Esperante… Elle remporte les titres FIA GT2 en 2006 et 2007, un titre ALMS GT2 en 2007 et une victoire de catégorie aux 24 Heures du Mans 2008 et 2009. Son palmarès compte de nombreux titres internationaux et nationaux, ouvrant la voie aux générations suivantes !- Le châssis #2410, cinquième F430 GTC produite par Michelotto, débute sa carrière sportive aux 1 000 km de Spa 2006, qui se soldera malheureusement par un abandon. Après réparation, elle rebondit brillamment aux 1 000 km du Nürburgring 2006, où elle remporte la catégorie GT2 avec Zonca, Belicchi et Cioci, marquant le point culminant de son palmarès. Engagée ensuite en LMS, elle va encore briller aux 24 Heures du Mans 2007. Pilotée par Rosenblad, Villaroel et Marsh, elle abandonne toutefois sur casse mécanique. Par la suite, #2410 continue de rouler dans divers championnats espagnols, évolue en spécification 2008, puis termine sa carrière en véhicule promotionnel.

– Après plusieurs années, #2410 change de propriétaire et rejoint la France, acquise par un grand collectionneur passionné de Ferrari. Séduit par son importance historique, il l’utilise brièvement sur un circuit mythique avant de la conserver à l’abri des regards. La voiture va alors sommeiller dans le garage de notre collectionneur éclairé dans un état de conservation remarquable. Actuellement dans sa livrée des 24 Heures du Mans 2007, elle est intégralement conforme à l’origine, et conserve son moteur et sa boîte de vitesses d’origine. Elle est proposée à la vente avec un important stock de pièces, dont l’inventaire complet est disponible sur demande.
– Aujourd’hui, les F430 GTC sont hautement éligibles aux plus belles épreuves du calendrier historique, notamment au Le Mans Legend, en plateau 9. En plus de leur importance historique colossale, ce sont des autos hautement compétitives qui se hissent depuis déjà quelques années déjà sur les podiums de ces épreuves… Avis donc aux passionnés les plus exigeants. Il faudra néanmoins se poser une question : que faire ? Conserver #2410 dans son état d’origine, en remettant au passage sa livrée Giesse gagnante des 1 000 km de Nürburgring, ou pousser sa préparation et participer, dès juillet 2026, au Le Mans Legend ? À suivre…

– Following the painful dilemma that led to the removal of endurance races from Scuderia Ferrari’s calendar in favour of Formula 1 World Championship competitions, Enzo Ferrari enlisted the services provided by a certain Giulianno Michelotto to satisfy the demands of some private teams… This was initially the case on a massive scale for the legendary 308 Gr.4s, then the 288 GTO Evoluzione, which would become the F40, F40 LM, F50 GT, 333 SP, and more recently the V8 berlinettas entered in endurance racing…

– Following the success of the 360 GT, Ferrari commissioned Michelotto to develop a racing version of the F430 for endurance racing. Unveiled in 2006, the F430 GTC targeted the GT2 class with a reinforced chassis, a modified 4.0-litre engine and power output limited to 430-470 hp. The car quickly proved its mettle against rivals such as the Porsche 997 GT3 RSR and the Panoz Esperante… It won the FIA GT2 titles in 2006 and 2007, an ALMS GT2 title in 2007 and a class victory at the 2008 and 2009 24 Hours of Le Mans. Its record includes numerous international and national titles, paving the way for future generations!

– Chassis #2410, the fifth F430 GTC produced by Michelotto, made its racing debut at the 2006 Spa 1,000 km, which unfortunately ended in a retirement. After repairs, it made a brilliant comeback at the 2006 Nürburgring 1,000 km, where it won the GT2 class with Zonca, Belicchi and Cioci, marking the highlight of its racing career. It then competed in the LMS, reaching another high point at the 2007 24 Hours of Le Mans. Driven by Rosenblad, Villaroel and Marsh, it nevertheless retired due to mechanical failure. Subsequently, #2410 continued in the Spanish championships, was upgraded to 2008 specification, and then ended its career as a promotional vehicle.

– After several years, #2410 changed hands and found its way to France, having been acquired by a prominent Ferrari enthusiast and collector. Captivated by its historical significance, he drove it briefly on a legendary circuit before storing it away from public view. Having remained out of the spotlight for a long time, the car has now re-emerged in a remarkable state of preservation. Currently in its 2007 Le Mans 24 Hours livery, it is entirely true to the original and retains its original engine and gearbox. It is offered for sale with a substantial stock of parts, a full inventory of which is available on request.
– Today, the F430 GTCs are fully eligible for the finest events on the historic racing calendar, notably Le Mans Legend, in Class 9. In addition to their immense historical significance, these are highly competitive cars that have been securing podium finishes at these events for several years now… So, notice to the most discerning enthusiasts. One question remains, however: what should be done? Should #2410 be kept in its original condition, whilst restoring its Giesse livery that won the 1,000 km of Nürburgring, or should it be further prepared to compete in Le Mans Legend from July 2026? To be continued…

Prix sur demande / Price on request

Ferrari Club Challenge Testdrives by Scuderia GOHM – Spielberg 18th of May 2026

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Our Challenge and GT partner Scuderia GOHM is offering special Ferrari Club Challenge Testdrives during the Ferrari Challenge in Spielberg 18th of May 2026 and other dates during the calendar.

The offer includes: 

• Ferrari 296 Challenge
• Team support
• Transport of the car
• Personal coach
• 60 minutes track time
• Lunch and Catering
• Ferrari Hospitality
• Tickets for the Ferrari Challenge during the Race Weekend
*exclusive damage and parts
 

All details and informations HERE

ALICE KARLHUBER
+43 664 5416366/ ALICE.KARLHUBER@SCUDERIA-GOHM.AT

ANDREAS CARROZZO
+49 160 897 897 8/ ANDREAS.CARROZZO@GOHM.DE