Classic Ferraris to be sold for RNLI

H&H to auction 250GT and 275GTB/4 from notable collection to benefit lifeboats

Well here's a pleasant story to cheer you up on a Wednesday. Not only are two gorgeous 60s Ferraris being auctioned later this year, the (presumably very large) proceeds will be donated to the RNLI. Marvellous.

Oh gosh

To the cars first though. This is PH after all, not ShipHeads. One is a RHD 250 GT short-wheelbase, chassis 1995 GT and one just 10 supplied new to the UK. This is a steel-bodied road car but in 'semi-competizione' spec with an uprated engine and gearbox, bigger fuel tanks and a limited-slip diff. Alongside chassis number 1993 GT, it was used to launch Maranello Concessionaires and is completely original. And rather lovely, it might be said.

The other is a 275 GTB/4, again right-hand drive and one of just 27 sold new in the UK. It has to be up there as one of the prettiest Ferraris ever, surely? Like the 250 GT it was a demonstrator for Maranello Concessionaires.

The owner of these two magnificent cars was Richard Colton, one of Britain's most notable V12 Ferrari collectors. In his ownership the 250 covered 60,000 miles and the 275 over 70,000, including many European road trips, which is great to hear. As a man 'known to be somewhat nervous of the sea', choosing to benefit the RNLI is understandable. Very generous too!

Estimates haven't yet been released for the two cars but you would have to think they will sell for many millions. The auction isn't until October 14 though so there are a few months remaining to buy Lotto tickets!