Ferrari

330 GT

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Asking | $1,295,000 USD rnrnThe fourth of just six 'Speciale' examples built on the 330 GTC platformrnDelivered new to Sergio Pininfarina as a design study for GTC-model development rnBenefits from numerous, one-off features, namely pop-up foglamps, plus several prototype features that were subsequently approved for production examplesrnExtensive restoration in 2002; over $60,000 in mechanical refurbishment from 2*number in the description*rn rnrnIt is often said that a designer's work is never done, and especially in the automotive world, as car design is often in a constant state of evolution. Only so much can be done to prepare a car for the real world before it hits production, but keeping up with the competition and changing tastes always bring designers back to the drawing board. rnrnAlthough Pininfarina was surely thrilled with their work for Ferrari in designing the 330 GTC, the firm was clearly keen to keep moving in the right direction for their most famous customer. As such, this 330 GTC was purchased by Pininfarina directly from the factory in July of 1966 for their own use. Showcasing their forward thinking attitude, chassis no. 8727 falls exceptionally early in 330 GTC production, the fourth car built out of 600 completed in total. Upon its arrival with Pininfarina at their headquarters in Turin, only a few hours up the road from Maranello, the firm's designers and craftsman set about their carefully considered work.rnrnExternally, the most noticeable change implemented by Pininfarina to chassis no. 8727 was the pop-up fog lights fitted to the nose. Hidden away when not in use, they could easily be rotated into position by a switch inside the car. These Supervis (short for super vision) lights appeared on two of the four 330 GTC Speciales, and were originally penned by Aldo Brovarone for the Superfast I concept car and also famously used in the 365 California Spyder. Keen tifosi will also spot that this car lost its trademark 330 GTC fender vents, and instead boasts vents on the hood, which proved far more efficient at dissipating heat from the engine bay. This new feature, one introduced on this very car, also made its way to 365 GTC and 365 GT 2+2 production. Finally the Ferrari badge on the nose was sunk into the bodywork, and the '330' badge on trunk was removed entirely.  rnrnThe interior was reupholstered in light blue cloth, cooler to sit on in Italy's hot summers, with the color chosen to compliment the car's existing Blu Scuro paintwork, a shade known to be a favorite of Sergio Pininfarina himself. Cloth upholstery would later become an option on the 330 GTC as a result. The dashboard vents were changed to house two circular outlets on the top of the dashboard, allowing air to be directed wherever driver and passenger desired, a change that would be carried through to the 365 GTC. A new lever was fitted to open and close the quarter windows, along with a different steering wheel and hub, as well as a recessed ashtray in the center console, but these features would not appear in future production Ferraris. A passenger door lock was fitted and subsequently implemented on later 330 GTCs. rnrnAfter remaining with Pininfarina for a year, the 330 GTC was sold in July 1968 to Amerigo Brizzolara, an industrialist based in Milan, and passed through two more owners in its native Italy before being exported to the United States in the late 1970s, where it has remained ever since. Owned in the early 1980s by John Mason of San Francisco, the Ferrari was sold in September 1983 to California resident James Hampton, who in 1987 sold a fifty-percent interest in the car to John Ratto. Together the two men set about researching the unusual 330's history and embarking on a comprehensive restoration. rnrnThis would be no easy feat, as by now chassis no. 8727 had lots its unique foglamps and was finished in silver with black leather upholstery. By 1996, the engine and transmission had been rebuilt by Hampton and Ratto, but employment assignments overseas forced them to temporarily halt the refurbishment. Work recommenced in mid-1999 and coachbuilder Steve Moal was employed to assist in rebuilding the nose with new pop-up foglamps, using a 365 California as a template. Pininfarina supplied the original paint code and the car was thus refinished in the original factory colour of Blu Scuro and the interior retrimmed in tan, making for a highly attractive color combination. The car's restoration was at last completed in 2002. rnrnAfter retaining the car for another six years following the completion of the restoration, the 330 GTC was sold by its owners into a significant collection in 2008. Later, it was featured in the August 2017 issue of Forza magazine in an article written by Maurice Khawam, who extensively detailed the car's period modifications, showcasing why the car was so special and how it stood out from its brethren.rnrnAcquired by the current owner just under three years ago, the car was entrusted to the Ferrari specialists at Bob Smith Coachworks in Gainesville, Texas where it received just over $60,000 in mechanical work over the course of two years, returning it to running and driving condition following a long period of static display in prior ownership. Invoices for this work are available in the history file.   rnrnBoasting a fascinating history, this 330 GTC Speciale stands proud as one of the most important examples of the model in existence. Renown for being exceptional driver's cars, this car's added provenance and spectacular unique design touches would also make it a fantastic concours entrant, ideal for Ferrari Club of America judging and it would surely garner much interest at Cavallino's events and other concours events around the world. It is a GTC with few equals.rnTo view this car and others currently available, please visit the RM Sotheby's website.

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Porsche

911 Reimagined by Singer

Asking | ?845,000 GBP rnrnUK 1 - The first RHD, UK registered 911 to be 'Reimagined' by Singer Vehicle DesignrnUsed for promotional activities by Singer when newrnShown by Singer at the 2015 Goodwood Festival of SpeedrnCover feature in the December 2015 issue of Evo magazinernJust under 4,650 miles since the completion of Singer's reimaginingrn rnrnBy 2015, Singer Vehicle Design had begun to establish itself within the Porsche marketplace as the go-to outfit for 911 'restomods'. The company mantra Everything is Important could be seen in all of their work, from the exquisite carbon fibre bodywork to hand-built 3.8-litre flat-six engines, and the seemingly limitless possibilities for customization. The two-year wait list for a Singer spoke to their cars' sheer desirability, and slowly but surely Singers were starting to find their way into markets outside of North America. rnrnWith founder Rob Dickinson being born and raised in Norfolk, building the very first 911 Reimagined by Singer to UK RHD specifications would have been an incredibly special moment. The realisation of that dream is embodied in the very car offered here. Dubbed UK 1, this was the very first 911 to be reimagined by Singer in RHD specifications for the UK. Like all the early cars, it was fitted with the Cosworth-built 3.8-litre flat six-cylinder engine mated to a six-speed manual gearbox, driving power to the rear wheels. Finished in Egg Yolk paintwork over a black leather interior, the car is fitted with comfort seats as well as rear seats and a roll bar and is further optioned with a Becker stereo and navigation system. rnrnUpon arrival in the UK, UK 1 was retained by Singer for promotional activities. To many British enthusiasts, this would have been the very first 911 Reimagined by Singer that they had laid eyes upon, as it was driven by Marino Franchetti and Chris Harris for Singer up the hill at the 2015 Goodwood Festival of Speed.rnrnLater that summer, it was tested by Dickie Meaden for Evo magazine and featured on the cover of their December 2015 issue (issue no. 215). Meaden was besotted with the car from the outset, proclaiming in a YouTube feature that accompanied the editorial piece that I had to choose one car, to own and drive from now until the day I die, it would be this. High praise from one of the leading car journalists in the UK.  rnrnSince its reimagining, this particular 911 has been driven just under 4,650 miles. With its current owner, the car was serviced by Heritage Auto Works in Berkshire, Singer's official agent in the UK, in September 2023 and again in May 2024. It presents in excellent condition throughout and represents a significant moment in the history of what is arguably the leading Porsche 'restomod' outfit. rnTo view this car and others currently available, please visit the RM Sotheby's website.

Asking | $950,000 USD rnrnThe Denmark Commission, completed in December 2017; a sublime opportunity to acquire a Porsche 911 reimagined by Singer with fewer than 6,000 km (~3,728 miles) driven since restoration at time of cataloguingrnStunning color combination of Rome Red Metallic over hand-woven, black leather/suede interiorrnAn exceptional bespoke commission complete with myriad high-performance options including seam-welded chassis upgrade, Ed Pink hand-built 350-hp 3.8-liter engine, six-speed transmission with limited-slip differential, big brake upgrade package, and adjustable Ohlins sport suspensionrnAdditional rarely specified options include electric sunroof, nickel-plated touring trim rocker/bumper package, Hi-Fi upgrade package with satellite radio, leather upgrade package, eight-way electrically adjustable Recaro sports seats, nickel-plated engine intake plenum and gold decklid letteringrnOne-off example of Singer's Classic Study model, no longer available to order, which illustrates the height of style, performance, and quality achieved when everything is importantrn rnrnArguably the world's most beloved sports car, Porsche's 911 celebrates its 61st birthday this year. Capable of tackling everything from the daily commute to a podium finish at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, diehard Porschephiles argue that there is no challenge a 911 cannot overcome; it is a paragon of design and engineering.rnrnPerhaps no company has celebrated the heritage of the air-cooled 911 with such obsessive attention to detail as California-based Singer Vehicle Design. Founded in Los Angeles in 2009, Singer has become globally renowned for bespoke restorations of Porsche 911 sports cars, each carried out on behalf of the car's owner. Starting with a 964-generation car, the company painstakingly reimagines each example to create the equivalent of a greatest hits album of Porsche's most iconic model. Singer's restorations encapsulate the delicacy of the '63 original, the race-bred chic of the '70s, the solidity of the '80s, and the sophistication of the '90s.reimagined in a singular jewel-like car.rnrnThrough the Classic restoration services Singer customers could restore their vehicles with rear- wheel or all-wheel drive drivetrains, five- or-six-speed transmissions, and a variety of high output hand-built engines. Their car is disassembled, leaving the original chassis, which is cleaned, prepared, and strengthened before being fitted with carbon-fiber body panels, enabling significant weight reduction. From there, the sky is the limit for personalization.rnrnEach 911 reimagined by Singer is a bespoke creation tailored to the tastes of each specific owner, and thus no two of the company's fiercely personal commissions are the same. The company's quality, engineering, and attention to detail have made their restorations nothing short of legendary. Many notable Porsche collectors, racecar drivers, and Hollywood celebrities count themselves among Singer's customers, and their fervent proselytizing has drummed up a wait list which stretches years into the future.rnrnDubbed The Denmark Commission, this Porsche 911 reimagined by Singer boasts a stunning and exceptionally well-considered and tasteful specification. In Rome Red Metallic, the Denmark Commission not only presents a fitting homage to the red rooftops and brick-lined streets of Copenhagen's idyllic Indre By neighborhood, but also an intoxicating blend of familiar Porsche 911 heritage and unexpected exotic character tastefully rendered.rnrnThe driver's view of the road? Familiar, if perhaps more finely framed from within the sumptuously tailored cabin. Rocketing to triple-digit speeds with alarming rapidity? Shockingly exotic, although surely anything but unexpected for a Singer customer: someone who demands the best, and wishes to explore the heights of style, performance, and quality achieved when, as Singer puts it, everything is important.rnrnFirst restored for its Danish owner in December 2017, the Denmark Commission represents the stellar results of Singer's Classic Study restoration services, orders for which the company capped at 450 examples. Singer stopped accepting new orders in June 2022.rnrnBeneath the Denmark Commission's attractive color scheme is a host of impressive chassis upgrades demanded by the commissioner's exacting taste. Most notably, the car's original tub has been completely seam-welded. At the car's heart lies Singer's hand-built, 350 rated horsepower, 3.8-liter flat six-cylinder engine from Ed Pink Racing Engines of Van Nuys, California. This remarkable powerplant retains the 964-generation block, while utilizing bespoke pistons, cylinders and cylinder heads, crankshaft, camshafts, connecting rods, oil pump, throttle bodies, and intake systems.rnrnA speed-activated rear spoiler is integrated within the decklid by lightweight mounts. The Denmark Commission sends its power to the rear wheels via an optional six-speed manual transmission and limited-slip differential. This reimagined 911 can decelerate just as quickly as it accelerates, thanks to the optional Brembo big brake upgrade package.rnrnInside, a pair of optional eight-way electronically adjustable Recaro sport seats are trimmed by Singer's team of master upholsterers with optional upgraded black woven leather/suede upholstery rendered with their fascinating hand-woven handiwork. This outstanding attention to detail extends through the cabin to a woven leather dashboard trim panel and black woven leather/suede lightweight door cards. The black anodized kick panels are nicely complemented by a matching drilled pedal set, black leather headliner, and black leather dashboard-all of which visually tie-in with the car's nickel-plated cabin trim and polished Fuchs wheels.rnrnAdditionally, this incredible Singer build features a modern air conditioning system, optional electric sunroof, Audison Hi-Fi audio system upgrade with removable subwoofer, and an optional adjustable Ohlins suspension system designed to Singer's exclusive specifications.rnrnThe current owner purchased this car in 2023 and performed an oil change and fitted fresh Michelin tires.rnrnVery few cars reimagined by Singer have become available in the secondary market since the company's inception. This scarcity is further heightened by the fact that Singer closed the order books for its Classic restoration services nearly two years ago. The Denmark Commission presents an outstanding opportunity to acquire a superb example of the car upon which the company built their tremendous reputation, in a beautifully considered tasteful specification.To view this car and others currently available, please visit the RM Sotheby's website.

Asking | ?495,000 GBP rnrnFully restored by Hoyle-Fox Classics, completed in 2015rnFerrari Classiche Certified in 2015, retains its original chassis, engine, gearboxrnAn ideal Ferrari for cross-channel adventures or concours eventsrnOne of only 598 examples produced from 1*number in the description*rn rnrnTHE GENTLEMAN'S FERRARIrnrnWhat is a gentleman's Ferrari? It is a car that is not about outright performance, but rather a Ferrari that combines stunning performance bred through success in motorsport, alongside luxury and sophistication; a car tractable enough to use for extended journeys, on a daily basis, or on a special occasion. Perhaps most importantly, this is a car that does all of this, but also does not shout about its presence. Simply put, the gentleman's Ferrari is a grand tourer par excellence. It is a car that is known to those that know, and one that blends in with traffic to everyone else. rnrnTo the cognoscenti, the epitome of the gentleman's Ferrari is the 330 GTC. Slotting in between the four-seat 330 GT 2+2 and Ferrari's then-flagship 275 GTB, it combined the aspects of both cars to make for an exceptional driving experience. Utilizing the same steering, suspension, and transmission as the 275 GTB, at its heart was a 4.0-litre V-12 engine, good for transporting the 330 GTC to 60 mph from a standstill in seven seconds and onwards to a top speed of 150 mph. As the 330 GTC was a two-seater, its wheelbase was shorted by 10 inches over the 330 GT 2+2, making it much more dynamic to drive yet still entirely practical for two passengers, with copious boot space and a rear parcel shelf behind the seats.rnrnChassis number 11329 was built for Ferrari's home market of Italy and was delivered new to M.G. Crepaldi Automobili S.a.s., Ferrari's official dealership in Milan, in September of 1968. Finished in Grigio Argento (2.443.009 A. It) over a Nera Franzi leather interior, a report on file from Ferrari historian Marcel Massini states that the car's first private owner was Alberto Pesenti of Milan. By the early 1970s, the car was exported to the United States.rnrnThe 330 GTC's first recorded American owner was Philip Strain, a resident of St. Petersburg, Florida, and regular client of FAF Motorcars, the official Ferrari dealer located in Tucker, Georgia. Strain retained the car in his ownership from 1975 until his passing in 2010 and was subsequently sold by his estate. Returning across the Atlantic, the car was purchased as a restoration project by Hoyle-Fox Classics in Essex, UK to be fully restored. The car was stripped back to bare metal, the engine fully rebuilt, interior reupholstered in Pelle Rosso leather, a stylish combination with its silver exterior. Following the completion of the restoration in 2015, the car was certified by Ferrari Classiche, confirming that it retains its original chassis, engine, and gearbox. The car passed into the esteemed collection of Lord Irvine Laidlaw in 2017 prior to being acquired by the consignor in 2019, a collector of classic Ferraris.rnrnJust 598 330 GTCs were built from 1966 to 1968, and today they are still excellent cars to use and enjoy, with copious performance more than capable of handling modern-day traffic. Well-preserved in its as-restored state with the current owner, this 330 GTC presents beautifully throughout, having covered minimal mileage since its restoration (less than 1,000 miles). Beautifully restored and boasting Ferrari Classiche certification, this 330 GTC needs nothing but a new owner willing to experience the ideal gentleman's Ferrari at its best. To view this car and others currently available, please visit the RM Sotheby's website.

Ford

Asking | $445,000 USD rnrnJust two owners and less than 5,750 miles from newrnEquipped with all four factory options: McIntosh stereo, lightweight BBS wheels, grey-painted brake calipers, and painted racing stripesrnFord's 100th anniversary supercar: The pace car for an entire companyrn rnrnFinished in arguably the most iconic of Ford's available color schemes for the model, proudly wearing Centennial White with Blue stripes, this Ford GT is immediately recognizable as an icon of American performance and a celebration of Ford's greatest success in motorsport.rnrnUpon its introduction, Ford dubbed the GT 'The Pace Car for an Entire Company' in its press releases and marketing material. Looking to take on the supercar establishment, the Ford GT was benchmarked against the likes of Ferrari's 360 Modena and 911 Turbo. Yet, the GT handedly surpassed its superiors, such as the Challenge Stradale and GT3, both on the track in comparison tests and in the showroom in terms of price.  rnrnIn the case of this particular car, the original owner fully indulged in the limited range of extras, and this GT is equipped with all four factory options: McIntosh stereo, lightweight BBS wheels, grey-painted brake calipers, and painted racing stripes. According to its original window sticker, this GT was originally delivered to Island Ford of Staten Island, New York. Purchased by an owner in Chester County, Pennsylvania, the car remained there with its original owner until 2022 when it was purchased by the consignor, its second private owner from new. rnrnWell preserved in the consignor's ownership, the GT has been driven approximately 100 miles in its current ownership, with total mileage showing just under 5,750 miles from new. The car presents exceptionally well throughout and was fitted with a new set of tires during the summer of 2023. A handful of minor modifications have been made to the car, including aftermarket headers, a different throttle body, and the catalytic converters removed. Both the original throttle body and catalytic converters will be included in the sale. Furthermore, it is accompanied by a window sticker, purchase documents, invoices, manuals, three-year service summary, recall information, and a transit permit. rnrnSome two decades after its introduction, the Ford GT remains one of the most iconic cars produced thus far into the 20th century, and is hotly desirable amongst supercar and American muscle enthusiasts alike. This GT wants for nothing and would be an exceptional addition to any collection. To view this car and others currently available, please visit the RM Sotheby's website.

575 Superamerica

Asking | CHF375,000 rnrnSingle ownership and just under 27,500 km from newrnSeldom seen Giallo Modena over two-tone Nero and Grigio interiorrnEquipped from new with exceptionally rare racing seats and the Handling GTC packagernGerman delivery example, currently registered in Switzerland with the original ownerrnOne of just 559 examples producedrn rnrnHarkening back to the great Superamerica-series Ferraris of the late 50s and early 60s, Ferrari's 575 Superamerica was launched in 2005 as the limited-edition convertible variant of the Ferrari 575 Maranello. Following in the footsteps of the 550 Barchetta, Ferrari realized that they would need another solution for the convertible top on their V-12 grand tourer, as the roof on the 550 Barchetta proved too complex and time consuming to erect for many owners. rnrnThe solution was the unique Recovromico rotating hardtop. Constructed utilizing a carbon fibre frame integrated with electrochromic glass, this was the first roof of its kind to be fitted to a production car. When the top was closed, the opacity of the glass in the roof could be adjusted via a dial in the cabin. The driver and passenger could experience the full brightness of a conventional sunroof at its lightest setting or one percent of available light at its darkest. Furthermore, the Superamerica could be transformed into a convertible at just a press of a button, with the roof rotating back to rest flush with the boot lid in just 10 seconds, leaving the rear window in place to function as a wind deflector.rnrnJust 559 examples of the 575 Superamerica were built, all allocated to Ferrari VIP customers, and the example offered here has remained with its original owner from new. Built to German market specifications, it is finished in Giallo Modena over a two-tone Nero and Charcoal interior. Fitted with the F1-style six-speed, semi-automatic transmission with paddle-shift, it also boasts the seldom seen option of carbon fibre bucket seats. It was also equipped from new with the Handling GTC package, which added upgraded carbon-ceramic brakes, a more performance-oriented suspension, free-flowing exhaust, and modular 19-inch wheels.rnrnExported to Switzerland when its original owner relocated there a number of years ago, this 575 Superamerica was used by him regularly, illustrating the model's great versatility, and as a result, it has been driven just under 27,500 km from new. Well-kept and looked after since the day it was delivered with its most recent service in January 2024, this would be a fantastic 575 Superamerica to use and enjoy, truly one of the most unique models of Ferrari's 21st century repertoire.To view this car and others currently available, please visit the RM Sotheby's website.

Testarossa

Asking | $415,000 USD rnrnHighly desirable 'Monospecchio, Monodado' configurationrnFinished in its original and exceptionally rare color combination of Bianco over Bianco leatherrnEuropean specification example, delivered new to the factory Ferrari dealer in Kuwait; US federalized in 2001rnLast timing belt service carried out by GTO Engineering in June 2023; fewer than 600 miles sincernQuite possibly the rarest Testarossa specification builtrn rnrnPopularized by appearances in Miami Vice, The Wolf of Wall Street, and Straight Outta Compton the distinctive Bianco livery turns the Testarossa, already a symbol of 1980s excess, into the poster car for a generation.rnrnAs an early production example, the car offered here features the 'Monospecchio' a-pillar mounted single rear view mirror, alongside the 'Monodado' single-bolt wheels. Finished in the tantalizingly rare color scheme of Bianco over a matching Bianco interior, it was delivered new to Salem Ali Abdul Al-Sabah of Kuwait, a member of the Kuwaiti Royal Family, through Al-Baraha Company W.L.L., the official Ferrari importers of Kuwait. rnrnFactory records note that the Testarossa was delivered in December 1986. Three years later, the car was exported to Switzerland in June 1989. There, the car remained until being exported to the US in May 2001, showing just 25,080 miles at the time of importation according to the accompanying Carfax. Upon its arrival in the US, the Testarossa was sent to G&K Automotive in Santa Ana, California to be federalized for US road use, with completion of the federalization work in September that same year. To ease registration in the US, the car was registered under the 1989 model year. In addition, the Testarossa was also fitted with front and rear indicators and a third brake light. Registered with its new US owner in Connecticut, the car would remain there until January 2020 when it was purchased by a new owner in Pennsylvania. rnrnAcquired by the current owner just a few years ago, the Testarossa has been well maintained in his ownership, primarily looked after by GTO Engineering in Los Angeles. The car received a minor service with replacement of the coolant hoses, oil change, and new brake fluid and front pads in January 2023. A few months later, a full engine out service with timing belt, rear main seal replacement, and a replacement of the differential carrier was undertaken in June 2023. Since the timing belt change, the car has been driven less than 600 miles. Today, the odometer shows just under 34,500 miles from new, which is believed to be the original mileage for the car following an odometer change from kilometers to miles during federalization. Additionally, it is important to note that the car is accompanied by its four original Monodado wheels, some original Testarossa marketing literature, a set of manuals, tool kit, jack, original key, Ferrari-branded car cover, and OEM Ferrari seat covers. Finally, enhancing the Testarossa 1980's flair is a period-correct Nakamichi head unit with an A/D/S amplifier, making for the perfect acoustic partner to the exceptional soundtrack of the original and complete European-specification exhaust from the flat-twelve. rnrnWithin Testarossa production, it is the earliest production cars, fitted with both the Monospecchio rear view mirror and Monodado wheels, that are the most collectible, not only for their rarity but the character that they add to the car itself. Additionally, with color becoming increasingly more important in today's market, white will always remain the color of choice for those looking to purchase a Testarossa, especially when coupled with a matching white interior, a color combination that was very seldom specified when new, despite its near-universal retro appeal today. As such, this Testarossa stands out as one of the most desirable examples available today. rnTo view this car and others currently available, please visit the RM Sotheby's website.

F430 Challenge

Asking | ?370,000 EUR rnrnOne of just 54 F430 Challenge chassis upgraded to GT3 specification by Ferrari Racing Partner team Kessel Racing.rnDelivered new to Belgian GT team Scuderia Monza in 2008.rnFurther upgraded to Scuderia GT3 specification by Kessel Racing in 2010; one of only 25 cars to have received such modification.rnCampaigned extensively in Belcar Endurance and Sprint events between 2008 and 2011.rnSubsequently owned by renowned Ferrari specialists Toni Auto of Maranello from 2017 to 2022.rnAccompanied by Ferrari Classiche certification, referencing its original chassis and engine.rnEligible for Club Competizione GT events, and prestigious Historic Racing series including Endurance Racing Legends and GT3 Legends.rn rnrnThe 1990s witnessed the welcome return of Production-derived GT cars to top line competition, with old sparring partners such as Ferrari and Porsche renewing hostilities in the new-for-1994 BPR Global GT series and its successor, the FIA GT Championship. However, increasing speeds and budgets led to the launch in 2006 of the FIA GT3 European Championship; this providing a competitive arena-and, crucially, a robust regulatory framework-for cars homologated with a more cost-conscious specification than the incumbent GT1 and GT2 machinery.rnrnSeveral manufacturers were moved to develop cars for the new series, including Ferrari, Aston Martin and Audi. The former's partner team, Kessel Racing, promptly homologated a GT3 upgrade package for the existing F430 Challenge model; modifications centring around an enlarged 4.5-litre V8 engine-affording a power increase from 490 to some 550 horsepower-and heavily revised aerodynamics and bodywork. Results were impressive, with the F430 GT3 of Hector Lester and Allen Simonsen winning the series' inaugural race at Silverstone in 2006, and the Kessel Racing-run car of Henri Moser and Gilles Vannelet securing the Championship in 2007.rnrnJust 54 F430 Challenge cars were converted to F430 GT3 specification by Kessel Racing, with this chassis, 159322, being delivered to the Belgian Scuderia Monza team. The team's primary focus for 2008 and beyond was to be Belcar-the Belgian GT Championship in all but name-although the car made its race debut at August's Zolder 24 Hours race. Driven by brothers Frank, Hans and Kurt Thiers, and veteran long-distance specialist Guy Van Mol, the car qualified 11th, prior to finishing a creditable 12th overall and sixth in class in the race.rnrnFollowing a retirement in September's Belcar round at Spa-Francorchamps, 159322's third and final outing of the year saw a return to Zolder for the Belcar round supporting the FIA GT Championship. The 27-car entry boasted four F430 GT3s, although the two-part race was dominated by the Mosler MT900Rs. However, the team's season ended on a high note, with Frank and Hans Thiers finishing the second race in fifth position; the pair beaten only by three Moslers and the sister F430 GT3 of Vincent Vosse and Eddy Renard.rnrnFor 2009, Scuderia Monza redoubled their Belcar efforts, with Frank and Hans Thiers driving 159322 exclusively. Although their opposition had increased notably over the Winter-with cars such as the Audi R8 GT3 and Aston Martin DBRS9 making their Series debuts-the season started strongly for the pair, with third- and seventh-placed finishes in the opening round at Zolder in April. A disappointing double retirement at Spa-Francorchamps in May was redressed somewhat by two further visits to the circuit that year; the June round yielding a ninth and sixth, while July saw the Thiers record an eighth and a sixth-placed finish. The season concluded at Zolder in October, in which the brothers finished seventh and eighth in the first and second races respectively.rnrnIn 2010, 159322 was returned to Kessel Racing for a further upgrade to Scuderia GT3 specification; the modifications being principally aerodynamic in nature. Duly renumbered 159322-SC21 to reflect its newly updated status, the car was one of just 25 chassis to receive such modification, and one of only seven updated that year. rnrnOver the Winter, the Belcar Series had abandoned its double header format in favour of a single, longer race; the first round of the 2010 season, held at Zolder in April, being three hours in length. Having qualified only 13th, Frank and Hans Thiers drove a measured race to finish seventh overall, while at Spa in July they finished a fine fifth behind the likes of GT regulars Anthony Kumpen, Steven Kane and Bert Longin. The only other notable result of the year for the brothers was in the 125-minute season finale at Zolder, in which they finished ninth.rnrnA partial Belcar campaign for Scuderia Monza in 2011 saw SC21 contest only four races; the year commencing in challenging fashion with retirement in both early season rounds at Zolder. However, the three-hour race at Spa-Francorchamps in June saw a welcome change in fortune-and a superb GT3B class win-although Zolder once again proved to be the team's bogey track, with the year concluding with a further enforced retirement in October's season-closing round.rnrnIt is believed that the car remained in the care of the Thiers brothers until its acquisition by legendary Ferrari specialists Toni Auto of Maranello in 2017. Located barely 200 metres from the fabled Ferrari factory gates on the Via Abetone Inferiore, the company's association with their illustrious neighbours stretches back to the early 1950s, with founder Franco Toni's employment in Ferrari's Race Department. Appropriately, Sig. Toni was seconded to Belgian Ferrari importers Garage Francorchamps for two years in 1954, making the involvement of his grandsons-the present proprietors of the business-with SC21, more than 60 years later, all the more poignant.rnrnAcquired from Toni Auto by the vendor in 2022, but expertly maintained by them ever since, the car has been used only sparingly in the present ownership-and exclusively in non-competitive Club Competizione GT events, including most recently at the 2024 Finali Mondiali at Imola. Significantly, its ECU records cumulative chassis mileage of a relatively modest 16,730 kilometres from new, while the engine has covered just 5,000 kilometres since its most recent rebuild-with a further unexpired life of some 20,000 kilometres remaining. Additionally, the car's gearbox, clutch, driveshafts and suspension are all listed as having covered just 1,500 kilometres since either rebuild or replacement.rnrnImmaculately prepared-and fresh from its involvement in Ferrari's Finali Mondi celebrations at Imola, SC21 remains a highly significant example of this most versatile of Ferrari Competition GT cars; additionally representing an attractive and cost effective entry into the numerous Historic GT and Sports Prototype series for which it is eligible.rnTo view this car and others currently available, please visit the RM Sotheby's website.

Cooper

Asking | ?350,000 EUR rnrnThe first Formula 1 car driven by Jack BrabhamrnThe first rear-engined Formula 1 carrnPreviously owned by Kerry Manolas and Thomas BscherrnOver ?19,000 in mechanical refurbishment to engine and braking systems in 2023rnAccompanied by an FIA Historic Technical Passport, expires June 2025rnHighly eligible for a variety of historic racing eventsrn rnrnPlaying a significant role in the career of three-time Formula 1 World Champion Jack Brabham, this Cooper-Bristol T40 was not only the first Formula 1 car to be driven by Brabham, but it was also the first Formula 1 car to boast a rear-engined layout. The T40 married Cooper's T39 chassis, with its wheelbase lengthened by 50 mm, to a Bristol 2.0-litre, six-cylinder engine, and  Brabham would further develop the car for his use in Formula 1.rnrnThis T40's debut would come at the 1955 British Grand Prix at Aintree, but sadly did not reflect the efforts put in by Brabham and his team to make the car successful. Qualifying in 25th position, some 27 seconds behind Stirling Moss on pole, Brabham spent the majority of the race in last place before dropping out one-third of the way through the race with an overheating engine. His mechanics were forced to push him at the start of the race, with the car having difficulties getting off the line due to a damaged clutch and a gearbox with first gear removed in order to fit both gearbox and engine in the chassis. That would be the only Formula 1 race the T40 took part in, but the car's impact on the sport would be long lasting, as the T40 was but the start of Formula 1's rear-engined future. rnrnBrabham continued to race the T40 at events outside the Formula 1 World Championship, memorably finishing 4th at an event in Snetterton following a lengthy duel with Stirling Moss. Brabham recalled their race in his autobiography When the Flag Drops: The specialized press spoke of a battle of champions, and it was certainly an important step in my career. Without that race, I would definitely have gone back to Australia.The car behaved wonderfully. Brabham eventually did decide to return to Australia and New Zealand and the car raced at Orange, Ardmore, and Port Wakefield, with its most notable appearance being a victory at the 1955 Formula Libre Australian Grand Prix (an event which at that time did not count for the world championship).rnrnBrabham sold the Cooper-Bristol to Reg Smith in 1956, to finance his family's move back to Europe, which really saw his career take off, culminating in three Formula 1 world championships which included 123 races and fourteen victories. It next passed through Max Stephens before being purchased by Alan Robertson in 1964. In Robertson's care, the car was rebuilt to resemble a sports-prototype, however, it would not remain in this configuration for long. The car's next owner, Frank Cengia, restored it to its original configuration, which it still appears today. rnrnPassing through the hands of the late Australian collector Kerry Manolas, the Cooper-Bristol returned to Europe in the ownership of Peter Hannenen, seeing it return to the UK. Thomas Bscher purchased the car in 1992, prior to him becoming President of Bugatti under Volkswagen's ownership and championing the efforts to see the McLaren F1 compete at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Wulf Goetze would be the next owner, and entered it in a handful of historic racing events, including the Spa Summer Classic in 2009, the 2012 Monaco Historic Grand Prix, and the 2013 Goodwood Revival.rnrnThe Cooper-Bristol returned to the Monaco Historic Grand Prix in 2014, shortly after it was purchased by the consignor, and has competed in several events within Peter Auto's series, The Greatest Trophy. Most recently, the car was sent to Intermat Developpement in Mougins, France for a full engine rebuild and rebuild of the braking system, including new drums. Importantly, it is accompanied by a valid FIA Historic Technical Passport, which expires in June 2025. rnrnA proven entry in highly desirable events like the Goodwood Revival and Monaco Historic Grand Prix, this is a historically significant automobile that can be appreciated for its place in Formula 1 both on and off the racetrack. rnTo view this car and others currently available, please visit the RM Sotheby's website.

Lancia

Flaminia

Asking | ?345,000 EUR rnrnRare, late production Flaminia Sport 3C 2.8 delivered with covered headlamps and without bumpersrnItalian delivery example, has remained in Italy from newrnA timeless Lancia design and stunning colour combination that embodies the best of 1950s Italian sports car craftmanship with enhanced performancern rnrnIn true Lancia tradition, the Flaminia took its name from the eponymous Via Flaminia Roman road that stretches between Rome and the Adriatic coast. At the time of its unveiling at the Turin Auto Show in 1957, the Flaminia epitomised a suave and sophisticated 1950s Italy-not only in its name, but also in appearance, with sporting models bodied by Zagato and by Touring, both of Milan. rnrnThe Flaminia Zagato Sport shared the same shortened wheelbase as its Touring GT sister model, but the youthful Ercole Spada, chief designer at Zagato, used luscious flowing lines contrasted against a sleek coupe profile for all the attributes of the finest sports cars of the era. rnrnWhile the Double Bubble roofline characterises the Flaminia Sport's distinctive shape, its doors feature pop-out handles, and the curvaceous body includes a low, functional air scoop on the bonnet. The appealing features and sporting credentials of the model are matched by its impressive performance figures. rnrnA mere 526 examples of the Flaminia Sport and Super Sport were built between 1959 and 1967. The earliest Pre-Series examples wore covered headlights, but soon into the build cycle, covered headlights were outlawed in Italy, making these early examples highly desirable.rnrnHowever, this particular Flaminia is the exception to the rule. Produced in December 1963, a letter on file from Zagato shows that their records confirm that the car did in fact leave the factory with covered headlights, without front or rear bumpers, and with sport seats. First registered in Florence in February of 1964 with the number plate FI 241987, the car remained with its first owner for four years, the car's registration was subsequently transferred to Salerno in the ownership of Giovanni Capaldo and reregistered as SA 182510 in March of 1971. rnrnThe Flaminia remained in Capaldo's ownership for the following eighteen years and was acquired by Flavia Bulgheroni in April of 1989 but remained in her ownership for just over a year, purchased by a Franco Torzo of Bologna in October of 1990. Passing through one subsequent owner, the car was acquired by a dealer in Casalgrande in November. Purchased by an enthusiastic Italian owner in June of 1999, that same month, the car participated in the Coppa della Toscana rally. A number of years later, the car participated in a Zagato club rally in 2017 and a V-6 Lancia rally in 2018, and was acquired by the current owner in 2021. rnrnRemaining in Italy for its entire life, the car still presents beautifully today in its unique late-production specification with covered headlights and without bumpers, but has been fitted with standard seats for added comfort whilst touring. Invoices on file show that the seats were reupholstered, and new carpet was installed in 2012. Well-presented and uniquely specified as a later-production Flaminia Zagato with covered headlights, this would be an interesting addition to any collection, and a joy to drive on the open road. rnTo view this car and others currently available, please visit the RM Sotheby's website.

Aston Martin

V12 Vantage S

Asking | $295,000 USD rnrnOne of 100 seven-speed manual gearbox V12 Vantage S' built for the United StatesrnOne of approximately 35 Roadsters equipped with the seven-speed manual gearboxrnAttractive Lighting Silver paintwork over Obsidian Black leather interiorrnFewer than 8,800 miles from newrnServiced by an authorized Aston Martin dealer in May 2024; fewer than 100 miles sincernAmongst the most desirable variants of Aston Martin's iconic V12 Vantagern rnrnA whopping twenty-eight variants of Aston Martin's Vantage were produced within the car's twelve-year production run, but the V12 Vantage S Roadster sits among the rarest and most desirable, especially when fitted with the dogleg seven-speed manual gearbox. While the model was initially introduced equipped only with Aston Martin's Sportshift II transmission in 2013, the dogleg manual transmission option was announced three years later. Allegedly 351 seven-speed manual-equipped examples were built by Aston Martin in total, split between 91 roadsters and 260 coupes. Only 100 manual gearbox cars were earmarked for the US market, with 35 of those being roadsters.rnrnCompleted by Aston Martin in August of 2016 for the 2017 model year, this Vantage S Roadster is one of those thirty-five cars equipped with the dogleg manual gearbox. Shipped new to its first owner via Miller Motorcars in Connecticut, it is finished in Lightening Silver over an interior trimmed in Obsidian Black leather. Over $11,000 in optional extras were selected, including red brake calipers, a second glass key, front parking sensors, full-length twill carbon facia trim, glass switches, and a polished aluminum fuel filler cap. rnrnAcquired by its first owner in September 2016, the car remained registered in New York for the first four years of its life, having covered less than 1,000 miles before it was acquired by the second registered owner in 2020. Purchased by the current owner in early 2023, it has been driven just 700 miles in his ownership showing less than 8,800 miles from new. With the current owner, it has been serviced twice by Long Island Sports Cars in Rosyln, NY, an official Aston Martin dealer. In April 2023, the car received a 6th year annual service and was fitted with an aluminum gear shifter (the original accompanies the car), and an additional annual service in May 2024. Since its last service, it has been driven less than 100 miles. At some point in prior ownership, the car's original wheels were painted black, and the current owner replaced the previously silver center caps with black replacements (the originals will accompany the sale).rnrnConsidered by many to be one of the best driving variants of Aston Martin's Vantage in either V8 or V12 guise, the V12 Vantage S with the dogleg manual gearbox provides a visceral, analog driving experience coupled with the sophistication and comfort that one would expect from the Gaydon-era Aston Martins-a driving experience which is becoming increasingly prized in today's market. With only 91 examples built, it is important to note that these cars are the only convertible V12 Vantages offered to the US market with a manual gearbox. This low-mileage example needs nothing but an enthusiastic owner ready to enjoy it on the open road. rnTo view this car and others currently available, please visit the RM Sotheby's website.

FIAT

500 Jolly

Asking | $90,000 USD rnrnOffered from twelve years of single ownershiprnSaid to have been delivered new to CaliforniarnFiat's iconic beach car; a perfect seaside runaboutrn rnrnThe original Fiat 500's importance to the Italian automobile industry, and Italy itself, in the post-World War II landscape cannot be understated. It put Italians on the road and helped bring Fiat and the Italian automotive industry back to life after the war. Of the model's many variants, perhaps the most beloved is the 500 Jolly. Losing its doors and roof in favor of a surrey top and wicker seats, this was the perfect beachside transport in sunny locales across Europe, and still remains as the perfect port to town and back again transport nearly seventy years later. Powered by a 479 cc two-cylinder engine mated to a four-speed transmission, considering the car's lightweight nature, the Jolly is more than capable of transporting the driver and a few friends to the beach and back in enviable style.rnrnAcquired by the current owner twelve years ago and said to have been delivered new to Los Angeles, it presents incredibly well, with its odometer showing 6,313 miles at the time of cataloguing. Approximately 200 miles have been covered in its current ownership. rnrnArguably one of the cutest cars on four wheels, there's nothing else that will put a smile on the face of drivers, passengers, and passersby like a Fiat Jolly.rnTo view this car and others currently available, please visit the RM Sotheby's website.

275 GTB

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Price Upon Request rnrnOriginally owned by Roger Vadim Plemiannikov and then-wife Jane FondarnUsed by the couple in France through 1968rnLate-production long-nose, torque tube, 275 GTB with triple carburettorsrnRecently restored to its original colour schemernFerrari Classiche certified, retains its original chassis, engine and gearboxrn rnrnBy 1966, both the careers and the relationship of the recently married film director Roger Vadim Plemiannikov and Hollywood starlet Jane Fonda were very much on the rise. The pair had met while filming La Ronde in 1963, officially becoming a couple later that year. Married in Las Vegas in August of 1965, the pair lived a glamorous trans-Atlantic lifestyle between Vadim's native France and Southern California. Attractive, wealthy, talented, and eager for more success, the pair seemingly lived an idyllic lifestyle that anyone would have been envious of, and that included what they drove.rnrnAfter having sold his Ferrari 250 California SWB Spider, chassis number 2175 GT, Vadim purchased the 275 GTB on offer here, chassis number 08641, on 15 June 1966. Finished in Azzuro (106-A-32) over a full leather Nero (VM 8500) interior, the car was built to left-hand drive specifications for use in France. Chassis number 08641 falls late in the production run of the 275 GTB, fitted with long-nose steel bodywork, torque tube, and three Weber carburettors. It was sold to him through Franco-Britannic Autos of Paris, Ferrari's official distributor, and the car was subsequently registered in Vadim's name (as Roger Plemiannikov) under registration number 64 SW 75. Later that summer, the registration documents were transferred to Fonda, keeping the same number.rnrnThe pair kept their 275 GTB for about two and a half years and during this time, they were photographed with the car frequently, as one would expect for a pair of A-list celebrities. In August of 1966, the pair were photographed emerging from the car in Saint-Tropez, Vadim sporting swimming trunks and attracting a crowd of onlookers, clearly starstuck by their celebrity sighting, and perhaps the 275 GTB as well. Another color photo exists in the history file of Fonda in the passenger seat in October of 1968, departing the hospital for the first time with their newborn daughter Vanessa, a much more personal moment.rnrnIn November of 1968, the 275 GTB returned to Franco-Britannic Autos and was reregistered 1404 W 75 (trade plate) and then subsequently purchased by a Mr. Tamalet in Lyon. In short order, the car was repainted red and registered under the name of his company as 1191 DG 69 according to Ferrari historian Marcel Massini. By April of 1972, chassis number 08641 had passed to Christian and Anne Baverey in Lyon. In their ownership, the car saw a bit of action on the track. It appeared at Pierre Bardinon's famous Mas du Clos circuit where it was driven by Jean-Claude Killy, a former World Cup ski racer and triple Olympic Champion at the 1968 Winter Olympics in Grenoble. Anne Baverey would take to the wheel next at the Limonest-Mont Verdun hillclimb near Lyon and later the Coup des Dames at Mas du Clos, in September and October of 1974 respectively.rnrnOn 16 April 1980, chassis number 08641 passed to Michel Ferry, director of the Societe des Bains de Mer in Monaco. The car was still noted as being painted red at this time, although the chromed front grille guard had been removed and it sported yellow headlights for use in France. Briefly reregistered in Monaco, the 275 GTB was subsequently sold to a collector in Toulouse who drove the car in a series of local events and rallies, reregistering the car as 275 TM 31. Sold to French dealer and collector Jean Guikas, in 1988, it passed through him to another French owner before finding its way to the consignor roughly twenty years ago.rnrnIn the last five years, chassis number 08641 was subject to a full restoration seeking to bring the car back to its original colour scheme of Azzurro over Nero, just as it was when it was owned by Fonda and Vadim. Afterwards, the car received Ferrari Classiche certification, confirming that it retains its original chassis, engine, and gearbox.rnrnIn period, the 275 GTB was a favorite of many of the Hollywood jet set and in addition to Fonda and Vadim, 275 GTBs found their way into the garages of other celebrities in period, including Steve McQueen, and Miles Davis who had a 275 GTB/4. Vadim was clearly a fan of the Ferrari for some time, having previously owned a 250 California Spider (chassis number 2175 GT). Interestingly Fonda also had previous experiences with a California Spider alongside the car owned by fellow actor Alain Delon (chassis number 2935 GT). Both no stranger to Ferrari as a marque, it is easy to understand why the pair were drawn to the 275 GTB and it is clear that the car played an important role in their lives early on in their marriage and a time when it looked like the sky was the limit for the couple.rnrnPresented today exactly as it was when it was delivered to Fonda and Vadim, chassis number 08641 sits amongst the upper echelon of 275 GTBs, with its celebrity ownership only adding to its known history, and Classiche certification. It would be at home on a concours lawn anywhere in the world, but would perhaps be most at home cruising the roads of the south of France in unrivaled style as it did with its first owners.To view this car and others currently available, please visit the RM Sotheby's website.

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