RM Sotheby’s Villa Erba May 20, 2023

Volume 48 Issue 11
Jun 10, 2023
RM Sotheby's Villa Erba Ferrari results.
250 GT PF COUPE, S/N 1873 GT (1960). Grigio with nero interior. Estimate €450,000 to €500,000. Purchased new on 23 May 1960 by a property developer from Milan, Italy. It remained with its first owner until 28 September 1965, when it was sold to a Florentine enthusiast. Passing through one more owner in Florence, it was subsequently exported to the United States in the 1970s. By 1979 it was with an enthusiast in California. By 1999, the Ferrari’s long-term owner had entered it into dry storage. It appears to have been no worse for wear after this period of retirement, as it was brought to market in 2014, then exhibiting a well-preserved state. Lot 138. Sold for €483,125.
250 GT SWB BERLINETTA, S/N 2347 GT (1961). Red with black interior. Estimate €7.5 million to €8.5 million. No reserve. Completed in February 1961, by June it was sold by Hollywood Sport Cars to collector Jack Nethercutt. Two years later, Nethercutt sold the 250 GT to a Burbank dealership. In 1964, the engine was removed and installed in a long wheelbase 250 GT. Sold in 1979 to David Piper. Following ownership by two more British caretakers, it was acquired in 1985 by Mr. Trippier. During the 1990s he commissioned a restoration. The matching-numbers engine was acquired and reinstalled. Sold to an Italy in 2006, and certified by Classiche in October 2008. The Red Book has been misplaced and will need recertification. Joined The Aurora Collection in May 2011. Lot 153. Sold for €6.59 million.
250 GT PF CABRIOLET SERIES II, S/N 2381 GT (1961). Black with black interior. Estimate €1.2 million to €1.4 million. Sold via the Milanese Ferrari dealer, Crepaldi Automobili, to a resident of Milan, in May 1961. Originally it was Verde Abete Savid—or Spruce Green—with beige interior. While its earlier history is still to be uncovered, the car was exported to the USA, later seen having been painted red, and subsequently reappeared at auction in 2006. Throughout 2007 and 2008, the car was restored and finished in black over black by Classic Restoration Denver, Englewood, Colorado. Classiche certifed in March 2008 and is offered with its Red Book. The consigning owner bought the car at auction in 2008 before registering it in Monaco. In July 2013, the four-speed gearbox and overdrive were rebuilt. Lot 124. Sold for €1.23 million.
400 SUPERAMERICA, S/N 2631 SA (1961). Dark blue with dark cuoio interior. Estimate €3 million to €3.5 million. Originally finished in Blu Lancia with light blue leather and purchased new by Emanuele Rivetti in November 1961. By late 1962, it had been routed through Luigi Chinetti to oil magnate John Mecom, Jr., of Houston, Texas. However, not before Grossman enjoyed it for several months, even going so far as to lend it to Car and Driver magazine for three days of testing. Subsequently published in the April 1963 issue. Four years later Mecom sold to Paul Schreiber of Illinois. After 1978, the car then entered the collection of Tom Mittler from Indiana. Since 2014, it has been restored by marque specialists, including new Connolly leather interior, and full overhaul of its matching-numbers V-12 engine and Laycock de Normanville overdrive module. In March 2011, it was certified by Classiche. Red Book accompanies the car. Lot 113. Not sold at €3.1 million high bid.
250 GT PF CABRIOLET SERIES II, S/N 2931 GT (1961). Rosso with beige leather. Estimate €1 million to €1.4 million. No reserve. Completed in October 1961. Originally in Grigio Scuro with beige Connolly leather interior. Delivered new to a resident in Naples, Italy. In the late 1960s, it was shipped to the United States by importer Luigi Chinetti. In 1970, it was sold to a resident of Greenwich. Over the next two decades, it would pass to two other American owners before returning to Europe. In the early 2000s, it was noted to be finished in silver with a black interior. It joined The Aurora Collection in March 2012. In February 2013, the car was certified by Classiche. Note that its printed Classiche Red Book has been misplaced, and will need recertification. Lot 151. Sold for €1.3 million.
250 GT/L, S/N 4417 GT (1963). Rosso corsa with nero leather. Estimate €1.3 million to €1.6 million. From the Piccolo Collection. Originally Oro Chiaro with nero leather. Delivered to its first owner via Renato Nocentini’s Garage La Rotonda, Italy, in May 1963. In July 1964, it changed ownership. In November 1966, it moved to Liguria. Finally in June 1968, it joined The Piccolo Collection, where it would remain for five decades. In 2007, it was campaigned at the Bologna-Raticosa hillclimb. Most recently, it was shown at the 2018 Concorso Internazionale Eleganza Automobili in Montecatini Terme, Italy, where it was awarded Best in Show. In April 2023, the car was inspected by Ferrari Classiche, which confirmed it retains its original powertrain. Lot 110. Sold for €1.3 million.
275 GTS, S/N 7563 (1965). Rosso Cina with beige leather. Estimate €1.3 million to €1.7 million. No reserve. Delivered new to the United States and delivered to Modern Classic Motors in Reno, Nevada. Sold to its first owner in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. For just under 40 years, the 275 GTS would remain in that state, with just two additional owners. By 2007 the Ferrari was listed for sale in Italy. In April 2007, it was issued Classiche certification and is accompanied by its Red Book. It joined The Aurora Collection in April 2015. The interior leather has been changed from Pella Nero to Pella Beige. Tool kit and tonneau cover. Lot 145. Sold for €1.4 million.
275 GTB/4, S/N 10337 (1967). Oro Chiaro with Pelle Nero interior. Estimate €2.8 million to €3.3 million. No reserve. Completed in September 1967 and delivered to its first owner in Rome. By 1974 it had found a home in San Jose, California, until being sold in 1988. By 1994, it had been exported to Japan, where it remained in the same family until 2009. It passed through one further owner before joining The Aurora Collection in 2011. Chassis 10337 was repainted in Oro Chiaro with nero interior. In September 2014, it was certified by Classiche. Note the Classiche Red Book has been misplaced and will need recertification. Lot 155. Sold for €2.8 million.
365 GTS/4, S/N 17055 (1973). Marrone with nero interior. Estimate €2.5 million to €3 million. No reserve. This US-specification example was delivered new to Swiss importer SAVAF in Geneva, Switzerland, and sold on 3 April 1973 to its first, only, and current owner, who brought it to Sweden. Equipped with factory air conditioning and a Voxson Stereo with AM/FM radio and 8-track player. Briefcase tool kit, leather tool bag, and spare wheel. In November 2011, certified by Classiche. It should be noted the Red Book has been misplaced, and the next owner will need to discuss recertification. 3,862 miles. Lot 144. Sold for €2.3 million.
TESTAROSSA, VIN ZFFTA17S000061055 (1985). Rosso corsa with tan leather. Estimate €150,000 to €200,000. No reserve. First registered in 1986, it joined The Aurora Collection in 2005. 3,420 km. Fitted luggage set, owner’s manual, and tool roll. Lot 152. Sold for €189,750.
TESTAROSSA, VIN ZFFSA17A6G0063349 (1986). Nero with nero interior. Estimate €120,000 to €180,000. No reserve. Built in March 1986, and destined for the US market. It was first registered on 1 July 1986. First serviced via Symbolic Ferrari of La Jolla, California, and remained in the US until at least 1998. Serviced with replacement of timing belts in October 2019, prior to becoming part of The Black On Black Collection in December 2020. Owner’s manual, service book, fitted luggage, and tool kit. 77,264 miles. Lot 115. Sold for €126,500.
TESTAROSSA, VIN ZFFSG17AXH0069039 (1987). Nero with nero interior. Estimate €120,000 to €180,000. No reserve. Ordered with matching carpets and dashboard, supplied via Lake Forest Sports Cars and delivered on 16 April 1987. The car is believed to have remained in the United States and earned up a Platinum Award at the Ferrari Club of America’s 2015 meeting at Monterey. It later returned to Europe, with service book indicating replacement timing belts in March 2020, prior to joining The Black On Black Collection in December of that year. Owner’s books, luggage set, and tool kit. 4,464 miles. Lot 116. Sold for €172,500.
TESTAROSSA, VIN ZFFAA17B000081603 (1989). Nero with nero interior. Estimate €100,000 to €150,000. No reserve. Delivered to its first owner on 7 July 1989, later returning to the supplying dealership for subsequent servicing. Replacement of timing belts in March 2020, prior to joining The Black On Black Collection in December 2020. 30,137 km. Owner’s books, luggage set, and tool kit. Lot 117. Sold for €143,750.
512 TR, VIN ZFFLA40B000093894 (1993). Nero with nero interior. Estimate €180,000 to €250,000. No reserve. Delivered to its first owner on 20 May 1992. In 1997 it was imported to Spain, where it was registered in Tenerife. Then finished in Rosso Corsa, it remained on the island and with the same owner until 2013. Bought by Maranello Service SRL in 2014, where it was refinished in its factory specification. In 2018 the same dealership carried out a service. In August 2019 replacement of the timing belts prior to entering The Black On Black Collection in December 2020. 55,954km. Luggage set and tool kit. Lot 118. Sold for €286,250.
F512 M, VIN ZFFVA40B000103905 (1995). Nero with nero interior. Estimate €230,000 to €300,000. No reserve. Delivered to its first owner on 4 January 1996 via Ferrari dealership Wichelhausen. Service stamps from its supplying dealer in November 1995 and November 1998, further to three additional service stamps via different specialists in 2003, 2005, and 2008. Most recently serviced on 17 August 2020, which included replacement of the timing belts. 85,509 km. Owner’s manuals and tool kit. Lot 119. Sold for €297,500.
550 MARANELLO, VIN ZFFZR49B000109822 (1997). Blu Pozzi with tan leather. Estimate €100,000 to €150,000. No reserve. Ordered in August 1997 and distributed by Autoropa in Arlöv, Sweden. The car has remained in The Aurora Collection from new. 3,263 km. Tool kit and tire inflation set. Lot 143. Sold for €286,250.
550 BARCHETTA, VIN ZFFZR52B000124198 (2001). Rosso corsa with black and red interior. Estimate €250,000 to €320,000. No reserve. Numbered 220 out of the 448 made and joined The Aurora Collection in August 2001, delivered new in Sweden. 901 km. Accompanied by a pair of factory helmets, luggage set, owner’s manual, and tool kit. Lot 150. Sold for €635,000.
599 GTB FIORANO, VIN ZFFFD60B000156075 (2007). Rosso Scuderia with beige interior. Estimate €600,000 to €650,000. Delivered new to Prague, Czech Republic, in August 2007. Options include carbon-ceramic brakes, Rosso Scuderia brake calipers, Daytona-style seats, Monolithic 20” wheels, and an internal electrochromic mirror. Later it was acquired by the consigning owner in 2016 and was taken to France. 9,990 km. Lot 114. Sold for €640,625.
SA APERTA, VIN ZFF72RDB000181258 (2011). Rosso Fuoco with charcoal leather. Estimate €1 million to €1.4 million. No reserve. Built to order for Sport Motor Group of Beirut, Lebanon, and delivered in June 2011. Later that year, on 24 October, the Swedish importer, Autoropa, sold it to The Aurora Collection. Specified with matching red piping, giallo instruments and rosso brake calipers. Certified by Classiche in September 2010. Note the printed Red Book is not present and will need Classiche recertification. 209 km. Owner’s manuals, three-piece fitted luggage set, and tool kit. Lot 148. Sold for €1.53 million.
MONZA SP1, VIN ZFF94MSB000250235 (2019). Rosso Fuoco with cuoio interior. Estimate €2.5 million to €3 million. No reserve. Delivered in December 2019 to its first owner via Cars Gallery Iberia spending the first portion of its life in Spain. Specified with a Giallo Modena fin, matching giallo brake calipers and 20” dark forged wheels, GT2 Monocoque Racing Seat in size large. Rosso stitching and giallo instruments, liftable suspension, front and rear parking cameras. Front and rear diffusers, front spoiler, front luggage area, engine covers, filter box, and wheel arches all in carbon fiber. Leather-clad helmet and carry case, car cover, display sculpture, key presentation case, and leather and cloth satchel. Certified by Classiche in January 2020 but its Yellow Book has been misplaced and will need to be recertified. Joined The Aurora Collection in September 2022. 26 km. Lot 154. Sold for €2.4 million.
F40, VIN ZFFGJ34B000080763 (1989). Red with nero interior. Estimate €2.2 million to €2.28 million. No reserve. A “non-cat, non-adjust” European-market example completed on 27 July 1989. Dispatched to Garage Francorchamps in Brussels, it was delivered to its first owner on 3 August. In 1997 the F40 went to the UK, where it remained until being recently acquired by the consigning seller. A restoration was commissioned in Italy. Mechanical by Carrozzeria Zanasi, bodywork and paint by Carrozzeria Bonfatti. Registered in France in 2022, and in April was awarded Classiche certification. 17,250 km. Handbooks, tools, and a detailed photographic record of each stage of the restoration. Offered with its original exhaust and seatbelts. Tubi-style exhaust and harnesses are currently fitted. Lot 134. Sold for €2.12 million.
328 GTS, VIN ZFFWA20T0K0082236 (1989). Rosso corsa with nero interior. Estimate €90,000 to €120,000. No reserve. Completed on 14 July 1989. While its early history is not documented, the Ferrari is known to have previously been registered in Japan, before returning to Europe in April 2016 when it was registered by its consigning owner in France. Services by Charles Pozzi in April 2019. Leather tool roll. 28,417 km. Lot 111. Sold for €92,000.
360 F1 SPIDER, VIN ZFFYT53B000128412 (2002). Rosso corsa with black leather. Estimate €75,000 to €125,00. No reserve. The Ferrari joined The Aurora Collection in 2010, having been supplied via Autoropa, the official Ferrari dealer in Arlöv, Sweden. 12,782 km. Lot 147. Sold for €86,250.
166 MM, S/N 0024M; Engine 0022 M (1949). Red with brown leather seats. Estimate €4 million to €5 million. Matching-numbers engine and gearbox. Originally delivered in Avorio with side flanks in blue. This example was the 1949 Paris Motor Show car and has significant racing history including success at the 1951 Mille Miglia where it finished a respectable 8th in its class. Welcome at the world’s top racing, rally, and concours events. Accompanied by history files. Lot 123. Not sold at $4.11 million high bid.
500 TESTA ROSSA, S/N 0610 MDTR (1956). Red. Estimate €4 million to €4.5 million. No reserve. Sold in March 1956 to Prince Gaetano Starrabba di Giardinelli. Entered in no fewer than 10 races. Returned in 1957 to the factory and updated to meet new Appendix C regulations. Then sold to Swedish importer Tore Bjurström. who loaned it to several local privateers over the following two years. In 1959 the Ferrari was sold to Holger Norrman, and he continued to campaign it in Swedish racing events before the car was parked indefinitely at a garage in Stockholm in around 1962. By 1970, it was acquired by Marc Nicolosi, who overhauled the mechanical components and began attending vintage events. Sold in 1994 to an Italian collector who retained possession for 17 years while regularly attending Shell Historic Ferrari Challenges. Acquired by the consignor in 2011. Lot 146. Sold for €3.7 million.
312 PB, S/N 0886 (1972). Red. Estimate €14 million to €18 million. Scuderia Ferrari works competition history. A win at 1972 Buenos Aires 1000 KM and the 1972 Nürburgring 1000 KM. 2nd-place finish at the 1972 12 Hours of Sebring and a 3rd-place finish at the 1972 Monza 1000 KM. One of six factory-built to contend the 1972 Championship. Occasionally campaigned in events such as the Monterey Historics, Goodwood Festival of Speed, and the Ferrari Historic Challenge. This example has been with the current consignor for thirteen years and has been preserved throughout his ownership. Offered with numerous spare parts, including spare engine, gearbox, and bodywork. Lot 140. Sold for €12 million.