Michael Anthony ex Van Halen bassist Boxer for sale

Ferdman · Jul 18, 2012

Don't know if this is a repost, but Michael Anthony's '84 Boxer is up for sale. He's the ex bassist for Van Halen and now plays for Chickenfoot. Another celebrity owned Ferrari. It's a little spendy as far as boxers go, but it is apparently is concourse condition and comes with a set of one off Boyd Coddington wheels. No, I 'm not affiliated with this sale at all, but am a Van Halen fan.

http://www.jameslist.com/cars/ferrari/512/1984-512-bbi-carb-epa-dot-certified-for-sale-268830

BigTex · Jul 18, 2012

That's the most bizarre placement of the front fender turn lights I have ever seen...otherwise...nice !!!

tonyswfla · Jul 18, 2012

been on the market for many months

George Vosburgh · Jul 18, 2012

tonyswfla said: ↑

been on the market for many months
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I think over a year now. I admit the car looks very nice but they are way off on the price. The car is fairly close to me, I keep meaning to drive over to see it.

samsaprunoff · Jul 18, 2012

Good day All,

Just adding documentation...

Cheers,

Sam

1984 BBi
Color: Red Exterior (No Boxer Trim) with Tan Interior
Mileage: 30300 KM
Location:Solon OH USA with CA BAR Sticker
VIN: ZFFJA09B000047319
Chassis: 47319
Asking: $159000.00 USD

Vin number: ZFFJA09B000047319 One of the greatest 12 cylinder Ferraris of all time, the 512BB combines the excellent power of the melodious flat 12 with timeless Pininfarina styling. Perfect in its Rosso Corsa coat with a stunningly redone interior by Prestige Auto Upholstery this up-to-date, serviced and meticulously kept example is 50 state legal and ready to gwned by Van Halen rocker Michael Anthony from 1985 until now, this car has seen nothing but the best care. The odometer sports a mere 30,300Km (18,800 miles) and looks younger yet. The Campagnolo center lug wheels are excellent, the glass is clear and the paint is nearly perfect. If youre looking for a little more flash theres a one-off set of 18 Boyd Codington wheels which come with the car. Even on the stock rollers youre not going to shrink into the scenery!Mechanically the car is better than new, and when it was federalized it was done to the far more stringent California emissions standards, so this car can follow you anywhere--all EPA/DOT releases are included. There are receipts for multiple engine-out services including a full belt and reseal job fewer than 2000Km ago. When it was apart, the intake runners and various other aluminum pieces were sent out and polished for a mild custom look for the usual all-business compartment. The stock exhaust is on the car now, complete with newer catalytic converters, but we have the Tubi exhaust which was on the car a short time and is perfect. The front suspension is rebuilt, the clutch is new and the car drives like it did on delivery day.Inside, power features are everywhere. Power windows, air conditioning, a newer Alpine stereo with component speakers and a front mounted amp are there to make the cruise easier, but the real star is the upholstery. Fernando at Prestige Auto Upholstery took the interior completely apart (we have a CD full of pictures to show the extent) and replaced every scrap of the old leather and vinyl in favor of glove smooth, intoxicatingly fragrant saddle leather. The seats were redone with black inserts for the Daytona look while the rest of the surfaces are textbook correct. The service cost more than $11,000, and youll never have to worry about it gumming up or warping again!All manuals, tools and the jack are included, as well as extra European lights. This car was even featured on Hot Rod TV on Speed Channel!The driving experience cant be ignored--its what makes a Ferrari a Ferrari. From the sound of the engine to the feel of the shifter running through the gates to the visceral acceleration of 12 cylinders pounding away behind you, theres simply nothing like it. Once one of the finest supercars at any price the 512BB is now and ever shall be a world-renowned classic.
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wazie7262 · Jul 19, 2012

Why's he selling? I mean, could he really need the money? Riiight...

wlanast · Jul 19, 2012

Hope he gets his price, but seems mighty ambitious considering the current market. High tide floats all boats, and, let's face it, Boxers are a bargain at current prices.

The interior looks nice, even though not perfectly factory.

Big Tex, it was fairly common to replace the side repeater with a rewired, rectangular running light so as not to put additional holes in the clamshell. I agree, it looks funny but it was one way to satisfy the DOT w/o extra cutting.

BigTex · Jul 19, 2012

Ah...thanks for the explanation!!!

dakharris · Mar 10, 2013

wazie7262 said: ↑

Why's he selling? I mean, could he really need the money? Riiight...
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Anthony sold it in August of 2008. This is the second or later owner.

chabch · Mar 10, 2013

How come it says "84 Ferrari Testarossa" on the CA BAR label? Was it a common trick to get it more easily?

The Kook Abides · Mar 10, 2013

I never thought I would think that an '80s dashboard looked vintage...

Damn, what year is it? I must be old.

pmichaelg · Mar 10, 2013

Is it me, or does this car look lowered.

PINNIN512 · Mar 11, 2013

chabch said: ↑

How come it says "84 Ferrari Testarossa" on the CA BAR label? Was it a common trick to get it more easily?
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This car was registered as US market Ferrari and no longer a Grey market car. Interesting !
They removed the BBi logo on rear bonnet which would probably help in the inspection of the exterior and the interior logo on the dash could represent anything.

LamboRider · Mar 14, 2013

BigTex said: ↑

That's the most bizarre placement of the front fender turn lights I have ever seen...otherwise...nice !!!
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F'Ugly, whoever did this and the other changes is tasteless

bobzdar · Mar 14, 2013

Speedo is in mph and says 30,300. Did they mix mph and km on the same speedo or does the car actually have 30,300 miles, not km?

Michael Call · Mar 14, 2013

bobzdar said: ↑

Speedo is in mph and says 30,300. Did they mix mph and km on the same speedo or does the car actually have 30,300 miles, not km?
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Most "federalized" boxer speedos have just had a face plate change to show MPH. The internals (including odometer) are still unchanged and show kilometers.

donv · Mar 14, 2013

I guess he won't be carrying the spare tire with him any time soon!

Not that it's much loss-- I left the spare tire in the garage long ago-- that way I have a decent trunk.

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