This 1981 Ferrari 512 BB LM chassis number 35529 is one of only twenty Ferrari 512 BB/LMs built, one of only sixteen BB/LM S3 (series three) competition cars built between 1980 to 1982 and one of only five to race the 24 Hours of Le Mans twice.
This is one of the most original matching numbers and Ferrari Classiche certified 512 BB/LM’s. It comes with an extensive history consisting of three binders including copies of the original Ferrari invoice, technical specification documents, invoices, the Carrozzeria Auto Sport quote for the body and various digital historic photographs.

Chassis number 35529 was purchased from Ferrari by Fabrizio Violati’s Scuderia Bellancauto on 13 January 1981. Supplied as a rolling chassis. It was assembled with a special unique front and rear distinctive aerodynamic bodywork designed by Armando Palanca, under the watchful eye of Ferrari’s Assistenza Clienti division at Scuderia Bellancauto’s workshop in Rome, Italy. It was completed in April 1981.
Following delivery to Scuderia Supercar Bellancauto, the race preparation of chassis number 35529 was undertaken in conjunction with former Maserati, Scuderia Centro-Sud, and Ferrari mechanic Giulio Borsari, and legendary aeronautical engineer Armando Palanca. A veteran of Fiat’s Schneider Trophy campaigns of the 1930’s. Palanca was tasked with improving the chassis’s aerodynamic efficiency. His resulting design, the sketches and notes are included with the car.
Several BB/LMs entered private collections, however Chassis # 35529 was purpose-built for endurance racing. Debuting under race number 15 at the Monza 1,000 Kilometers on 26 April 1981, finishing first in class, driven by Fabrizio Violati, Maurizio Flammini and Spartaco Dini.

It remained with its original owner Fabrizio Violati for 33 years. In June 1985, he raced chassis number 35529 for the final time at the Ferrari Club Italia meeting in Alessandria, Italy. It was then inducted into the Collezione Maranello Rosso Museum in San Marino on extended display, where it remained for twenty-three years. The car then transferred to the Collezione’s new museum in Rimini, Italy, where it remained for a further seven years. After Fabrizio Violati’s death in 2010, chassis number 35529 passed to his estate prior to its eventual sale in 2014. It was then owned by French classic dealer Jean Guikas who had it Red Book certified by Ferrari Classiche confirming it retains its matching numbers engine and correct-type transmission. In November 2021 it was auctioned by RM Sotheby’s.

Under its third owner a complete mechanical restoration was started, extensive yet sympathetic ensuring none of the patina was lost. Carried out by historic race preparation specialists Britec Motorsports, Unna, Germany between 2022 and 2024. The comprehensive work completed included a chassis strip down and reassembly, bodywork and electrical repairs, engine top end overhaul, and gearbox rebuild. In addition, a new clutch, fuel pumps and fuel lines, rebuilt, brake calipers, master cylinders, dampers, and wheel bearings, complete crack-testing of the suspension and steering components.
A separate, NOS (new old stock) 512BB/LM engine number F102LM032 was purchased in order to preserve the original engine together with a copy of the original bodywork made, which also comes with the car.

Ferrari 512 BB LM Chassis #35529 is ready to return to the racetrack or Concours d’Elegance. Eligible for numerous high profile historic racing events, including the Le Mans Classic, Monterey Motorsports Reunion, and the Peter Auto-organized CER series.