by Mike –
Have you missed a big dollar Ferrari auction sale lately? I have and now in Paris on 5 February at the Rétromobile 2016 by Artcurial Motorcars there will be one, if it meets the reserve.
This 1957 Ferrari 335 Sport Scaglietti has an estimate of €28,000,000 – €32,000,000 ($31,371,000 – $35,852,000 USD).
Artcurial writes,
Chassis type 520/B, n° 0674
Engine type 141, n°0674, internal number 2– Exceptional in every respect
– Driven by the greatest drivers, including a World Champion
– Second in the 1957 Mille Miglia
– Winner of the 1958 Cuba Grand Prix
– In Pierre Bardinon’s collection since 1970
This special Ferrari race car was driven by: Peter Collins, Maurice Trintignant, Wolfgang von Trips, Mike Hawthorn, Luigi Musso, Stirling Moss and Masten Gregory.
That is quite an impressive list of drivers, not many cars can match that. It will be interesting to see the auction results.
Let us know what you think in the Comments.
Bidders can bid over the Internet here.
The Artcurial write up is here.
My Car Quest Connects Sellers With Buyers Of Classic Cars – All On-Line –
Your referrals are appreciated!
I think it will make huge money, and maybe break a record or two. It has the 4-cam V12 in it!
Sold for $35.7 million USD (with buyer’s premium)!