Osprey AutoHistory, issue bb (1979) Oprey AutoHistory

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Ferrari Berlinetta Boxer 365 & 512 series

The Ferrari Berlinetta Boxer created several firsts for Ferrari when it was lauched as the first mid-engined, flat-12 cylinder road car to be produced. Launched at a time of world economic recession, Ferrari have nonetheless had no difficulty in selling those they can make.

Here is an appreciation and understanding history. Full 365 and 512 series details are given with a string pictorial coverage of its production and racing.

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Chapter 1

Twelve Cylinders

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Chapter 2

Dr. Bellei and Dr. de Angelis

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Chapter 3

Turin Show 1971

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Chapter 4

Ferrari without Road-Going Precedent

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Chapter 5

Ripping Silk

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Chapter 6

BB 512

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Chapter 7

Simply Better Still

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Specifications

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Production

Acknowledgements

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Index