Maranello, Italy (April 25, 2007) – The original 1962 LeMans winning Ferrari 330 TRI/LM Testa Rossa, driven by Phil Hill and Olivier Gendebien, one of the world’s most valuable motor cars, is set to be sold at auction,
This car will be joined on the block by an unprecedented collection of factory-certified Ferrari sports and racing cars at their birthplace in Maranello, Italy as RM Auctions teams up with Sotheby's to conduct the “Leggenda e Passione” auction event on Sunday, May 20, 2007.
This first European sale of North America’s leading classic car auction house and restoration company will feature significant automobiles from Ferrari’s sixty-year history of producing the world’s finest sports and racing cars. The one-day auction will also highlight more than 100 lots of important racing memorabilia from Ferrari’s own archives.
Canadian-based RM auctions has recently established operations in Europe with offices in New Bond Street, London, UK. This high profile location is a result of the exclusive relationship with international auction house Sotheby’s. This expansion supports the development of RM’s global initiatives and the extension of sales, acquisitions and restoration services to clients across the Americas and Europe.
Undoubtedly the 1962 Ferrari 330 TRI/LM Testa Rossa will be one of the highlights of the May 20 auction. It’s the only 4-liter Testa Rossa built and it’s the last Testa Rossa built by Ferrari. Raced by the legendary Phil Hill and Olivier Gendebien for their epic third Le Mans win, it’s the last front-engined car ever to capture an overall victory at Le Mans. RM assures us that it’s provenance is well documented. Winning the chance to drive this absolutely unique piece of racing history home is estimated to cost: $8,000,000 - $10,000,000 US.
Don’t worry if you can’t quite swing this or some other bidder bests your best bid. RM and Sotheby’s guarantee there will be a number of other great cars to for your garage.
The 1970 Ferrari 512 S (Chassis 1006) offered at this sale was raced by Luigi Chinetti’s N.A.R.T. (North American Racing Team) twice at Sebring, in Buenos Aires and Le Mans, as well as in two CanAm races. In 1971 at the grueling 24-Hours of Daytona, the car placed second. Racing experts call this 512 S “one of the most original and unmolested examples in existence”. (Est. $2,500,000 - $3,000,000 U.S.)
1953 Ferrari 340MM (Chassis 0268) - the most powerful Ferrari of its time, with a 4.1 liter, 300 bhp V-12 beneath its signature coachwork. Of the ten built, only two were configured as Touring Spyders and this one is the only survivor with original bodywork. Originally a factory team entrant in the 1953 Mille Miglia and winner at Montlhéry, chassis 0268 was later restored in the 1980’s by Charles C. Jones. Later it spent several years in Briggs Cunningham’s museum in California. It was a participant in the 1996 Mille Miglia and invited to Pebble Beach in 2005. (Est. $2,700,000 - $3,200,000 U.S.)
1966 Ferrari Dino 206 SP (Chassis 008) - retains its original 2-liter V-6 engine, gearbox and bodywork and has been meticulously restored mechanically and cosmetically. Its well-documented history includes ownership and entries by both SEFAC Ferrari and N.A.R.T., as well as an impressive roster of drivers from the greatest age of sports car and sports prototype racing: Bondurant, Vaccarella, Ginther, Rodriguez, Kolb, Follmer, Schlesser, Gregory and Peter Gregg.
(Est. $2,200,000 - $2,700,000 U.S.)
1997 Ferrari F310B Formula One - Chassis 175, the ex-Michael Schumacher, Monaco and Spa winning example is one of the most important of all the Scuderia Ferrari Formula 1 race cars. Fabulously presented and recently track tested, this historic example has been part of two important U.S. collections since its retirement and is offered for sale for the first time in many years.
(Est. $1,000,000 - $1,400,000 U.S.)
The sales lineup will also include a rare 1966 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 (Chassis 9803). With only two owners since it left the factory, it remains one of the most original 275 GTB/4’s ever offered at auction. It boost a 300 hp, four-cam DOHC engine with six carburetors, which propels the GTB/4 up to speeds of 165 mph. This is a desirable example of the definitive, 12-cylinder, front engine, road-going Ferrari with a body by Scaglietti.
Max Girardo, managing director of RM Auctions new London-based European division said, “This auction represents a milestone in RM’s continued success in the international world of vintage automobiles.” “We are honored to share this important and historic event during the 60th anniversary of the legendary Ferrari marque.” Entries are still available for this event, and collectors are invited to contact RM Auctions Inc. for a confidential market appraisal and consignment information.
For additional information on RM Auctions Inc., and this event, visit www.rmauctions.com or call toll free: (800) 211-4373.
The public, admission to the event requires the purchase of an official auction catalog available for € 65 / US $ 80 (plus shipping). The catalog admits two people and must be presented at the entrance of Ferrari’s Fiorano racetrack in order to be granted entry. The weekend event schedule is as follows:
Wednesday, May 16, 2007 Mille Miglia Entrants Luncheon 13.00 - 16.00
Friday, May 18, 2007 Public Viewing 10.00 – 14.00
Saturday, May 19, 2007 Public Viewing 10.00 – 18.00
International Press Reception 16.00 h – 17.00 h (by invitation)
Sunday, May 20, 2007 Public Viewing 10.00 – 13.00
Sunday, May 20, 2007 Auction Event 13.00 – 06.00
Location
Ferrari S.p.A.
Via Abetone . Inf 4, Maranello, Italy . 1-41053
www.ferrari.it
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