Wednesday 22nd April 2009
Rare Ferrari Goes Under The Hammer
Ferrari 330 P4 on sale at Ferrari HQ
One of the world’s rarest Ferraris will go on sale next month as part of the 'Ferrari Leggenda e Passione' event at Ferrari HQ in Maranello.
The ultra-rare 1967 Ferrari 330 P4 is one of only three original P4s and can claim some impressive provenance with an endurance race win at Monza and a third place finish at Le Mans.
Chassis number 0858 will go on sale at the RM Auction in Maranello alongside a large collection of other Ferraris and three historic Maseratis, amongst which is a 250F race car. Organisers anticipate the combined collection will set a record breaking total for a classic car auction.
The P4, however, is the star of the show having been driven by racing legends such as former Ferrari F1 driver Lorenzo Bandini, Le Mans veteran Willy Mairesse and Scotland's very own Jackie Stewart.
‘With only three original P4s ever built, to say this car is rare is an understatement. There is tremendous excitement surrounding 0858's appearance. Its a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to acquire one of the most important race cars ever created.’ says Max Girardo, Managing Director of RM Europe.
The P4 has been owned for the past 38 years by the same collector, who has shown it at a number of exclusive salon events across the world.
A full list of the cars on auction at the event can be seen here.
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Rugbyman
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73 months
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Mmmmmmmm can we have a proper pic for desktop - thank you
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Waynester
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120 months
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I can bid up to £1500 then that's me out i'm afraid.  Stunning machine, now that's artwork! Is this the same machine some Italian chap modelled. It was a working exact replica! Clarkson i/v him on one of his shows a few years back.
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Silverbullet767
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76 months
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OJ
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98 months
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That is one of the most f  king beautiful machines I've ever laid eyes on
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Snoggledog
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87 months
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I doubt even a winning lottery ticket will be enough to buy that.
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DCP 1
715 posts
63 months
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Its not a car its a piece of art/ history <3
P.S. Silver bullet- Shotgun! lol
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Mr_C
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btdk5
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timbo48
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52 months
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Waynester said:
"Is this the same machine some Italian chap modelled. It was a working exact replica! Clarkson i/v him on one of his shows a few years back."
Don't think so, that was a 312P that dates back to the early 70s and I think the guy was French. Fantastic model though.
I thought that the P3 and P4 was a closed car, or at least with a lot smaller "hatch" in the top. Fantastic car though. There was a P4 in the support race at Le Mans a couple of years back if my memory serves me correctly.
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Spiritual_Beggar
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64 months
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Top pic has to be Pic of Week!!!
Has to be!!!
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lordlee
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115 months
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I want one... 
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jdw1234
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85 months
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I reckon this will break record for highest auction sale.
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Davey S2
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BoRED S2upid
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110 months
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Stunning.
Takes the Ferrari talk away from their current F1 performance for a little while.
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Sivraj
256 posts
61 months
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Some very petty metal in the auction, How cool would it be to have a Ferrari F1 car in you garage !!!!  I'd love to hear that 2000cc v12 running as well !!!!! I need to get back to work now........
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Jimmy5
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96 months
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I like how the MC12 is offered with factory miles only, as the current owner never collected the car.  How amazing must that man's life be!
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TIGA84
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101 months
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Its a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to acquire one of the most important race cars ever created.’ says Max Girardo, Managing Director of RM Europe. With a 3rd at Le Mans and a Monza endurance win? b ks it is. I wouldnt even place it in the top 10. Yes its a rare race Ferrari, however it is certainly not one of the most important racing cars ever created. The 2 that beat it at Le Mans are probably more important for starters, do you not agree?
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Larini
41 posts
64 months
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I shall leave the P4 and take Lot No. 213: 1962 Ferrari 250 GT California (SWB) instead.
Thankyouplease.
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350zed
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56 months
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Waynester said: I can bid up to £1500 then that's me out i'm afraid. Stunning machine, now that's artwork! Is this the same machine some Italian chap modelled. It was a working exact replica! Clarkson i/v him on one of his shows a few years back. I think i saw this too, every part custom made - very impressed, looked identical Great looking car
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MK4 Slowride
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78 months
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Jimmy5 said: I like how the MC12 is offered with factory miles only, as the current owner never collected the car. How amazing must that man's life be! Well quite busy & boring I'd say. Poor can't even get time off to collect his MC12. I love the Ferrari P3/4 & the newer P4/5 very beautiful.
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