Artcurial Monaco: 1962 Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta SWB

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Wondering if anyone more clued up in the world of blue chip classics could enlighten me as to why the Artcurial 250 SWB made way below estimate last weekend at the Monaco Artcurial Auction. Estimate was 8 500 000 € - 12 000 000 € with the hammer falling (I believe) at around €5,400 000 - car was sold no reserve.

I have read the incredibly sad story of the previous German owner having a heart attack and subsequent fatal accident back in 2019. Car appears to have been very well restored since and is fully classiche certified. Many cars coming up for auction have been involved in much bigger shunts while subjectively the spec is rather splendid.

Anyway - if there is anyone with a better understanding of the market I would be interested to know for purely academic purposes, I am in no way part of this elite market, just always find it interesting to see what sells for what and why.


Link to Artcurial lot: https://www.artcurial.com/en/sales/vente-mc-134-th...