Classic Ferraris at the 2011 Salon Prive event - some detail
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Hi there,
This is my third report from the 2011 Salon Prive report and I probably have another two to do after this one. The next report will be the rest of the RM Auctions followed by a full round up of the Concours d'Elegance in my final report.
Every year at Salon Prive they have a Concours d'Elegance. The 2011 event had a variety of classes with Class H being Ferrari 250 Series.
There was a superb little collection of cars on display, here are some pics and a brief history of each car.
1954 Ferrari 250 Europa
Coachbuilder: Pininfarina
Chassis No: 0351 EU
Ferraris 250 Europa was introduced to the world at the Paris Auto Show in October 1953, wearing an unusual Vignale five window coupe body. Chassis 0351 is the ultimate First Series 250 Europa manfactured in 1954 and is an original, early 50's Ferrari in beautiful condition. Other endearing featurs about the car are its original interior, wind up clock, and the petrol filler cap is in the boot. The car owes its historic preservation to Stan Baker of Seattle, who cosseted it for 42 years from 1961 to 2003
1959 Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta 'Interim'
Coachbuilder: Scaglietti
Chassis No. 1509GT
About 75 250GT Berlinetta models were earmarked for serious competition and were typified by a comparatively sparse interior, aluminium body, more agressive engine tuning and stiffer suspension. Of the 75, only 7 Interims were built. This car has had a long and varied racing career.
1961 Ferrari 250 GTE
Coachbuilder: Pininfarina
Chassis No: 2245GT
2010 was the 50th Anniversary of the launch of the 250GTE. This is a very early Series One car, the 3rd RHD, the construction of which commenced in the winter of 1960. Only 55 RHD examples were produced over the three series of production which totalled 955 cars. Of these less than 30 RHD cars remain in original form today.
1961 Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta Competizione
Coachbuilder: Pininfarina
Chassis: 2735
This was Stirling Moss' most successful Ferrari and the one he raced most often winning on 5 out of 6 outings. He describes it as the 'best GT Car ever'. It celebrates its 50th Birthday this month and has been raced at the Goodwood Revival by Moss, Jackie Oliver ad Mark Hales.
1961 Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder
Coachbuilder: Scaglietti
Chassis: 02282GT
The Ferrari 250 GT Spyder California racecar has become an integral part of the 250 legend for its suave looks and competition prowess. Out of the 100 or so Californias built, this particular California is one of only 2 truly competition versions built by Ferrari. It boasts an incredibly lightweight aluminium body, sitting on top of a type 539 chassis and powered by a 168 competition engine. Bought new by Ernst Lautenschlager of Stuttgart, it competed and won in numerous events throughout Germany in 1961 and 62. In the hands of its current owner the car is no stranger to the race track and still competes in events throughout Europe and the USA. This car was crowned the winner of the class at the Salon Prive judging event on Friday afternoon.
1964 Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta Lusso
Coachbuilder: Ferrari
Chassis: 5689GT
This beautiful Ferrari 250GT Lusso is credibly one of the best and most original examples in the world today. Produced by Ferrari between 1962 and 1964 Chassis No 5689 was first registered in Paris on 24th June 1964 with diplomatic plates. The car remained in Paris as part of a private collection until 2009. The car has recently undergone a cosmetic restoration and is making its show debut at Salon Prive.
1964 Ferrari 250 Le Mans
Coachbuilder: Pininfarina
Chassis: 6045GT
This car was the 19th out of 32 built. In August 1964 it was sold new to first owner William F Harrah of Zephyr Cove, USA. In 1988 a painstaking restoration was initiated by Ulrich Guggisberg. The body was built by Bachelli Villas of Bastiglia and mechanical work was undertaken by Tony Franco of Maranello. Correct specification engine was fitted and the restoration was completed in 1991. In 2000/2001 the car was raced in the Ferrari Historic Race Series in North America, and was reunited with its orginal engine in 2011.
In Class B of the Concours (Road Racers of the 1950's and 60's) was a superb 1951 Ferrari 340 America Berlinetta.
Chassis 0122A was first delivered in August 1951 to Belgium. During a successful hill climb and race career, the car suffered a spectacular clutch blow up. After this, it was put into storage for twenty years leaving it untouched and unmodified unlike so many examples. The engine and body are totally original and its presented in its original black colour.
This superb Daytona was on the stand of classic car dealer William I'Anson
and another superb 250 GT SWB on display at the Chubb Insurance stand
Spotted this beautiful 275 in the car park on my way out
On display over at the RM Auctions sale area was this very rare Ferrari 750 Monza (Well I think thats what is, no one really seemed to know).
Hope you like the pics.
Regards
Tim
This is my third report from the 2011 Salon Prive report and I probably have another two to do after this one. The next report will be the rest of the RM Auctions followed by a full round up of the Concours d'Elegance in my final report.
Every year at Salon Prive they have a Concours d'Elegance. The 2011 event had a variety of classes with Class H being Ferrari 250 Series.
There was a superb little collection of cars on display, here are some pics and a brief history of each car.
1954 Ferrari 250 Europa
Coachbuilder: Pininfarina
Chassis No: 0351 EU
Ferraris 250 Europa was introduced to the world at the Paris Auto Show in October 1953, wearing an unusual Vignale five window coupe body. Chassis 0351 is the ultimate First Series 250 Europa manfactured in 1954 and is an original, early 50's Ferrari in beautiful condition. Other endearing featurs about the car are its original interior, wind up clock, and the petrol filler cap is in the boot. The car owes its historic preservation to Stan Baker of Seattle, who cosseted it for 42 years from 1961 to 2003
1959 Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta 'Interim'
Coachbuilder: Scaglietti
Chassis No. 1509GT
About 75 250GT Berlinetta models were earmarked for serious competition and were typified by a comparatively sparse interior, aluminium body, more agressive engine tuning and stiffer suspension. Of the 75, only 7 Interims were built. This car has had a long and varied racing career.
1961 Ferrari 250 GTE
Coachbuilder: Pininfarina
Chassis No: 2245GT
2010 was the 50th Anniversary of the launch of the 250GTE. This is a very early Series One car, the 3rd RHD, the construction of which commenced in the winter of 1960. Only 55 RHD examples were produced over the three series of production which totalled 955 cars. Of these less than 30 RHD cars remain in original form today.
1961 Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta Competizione
Coachbuilder: Pininfarina
Chassis: 2735
This was Stirling Moss' most successful Ferrari and the one he raced most often winning on 5 out of 6 outings. He describes it as the 'best GT Car ever'. It celebrates its 50th Birthday this month and has been raced at the Goodwood Revival by Moss, Jackie Oliver ad Mark Hales.
1961 Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder
Coachbuilder: Scaglietti
Chassis: 02282GT
The Ferrari 250 GT Spyder California racecar has become an integral part of the 250 legend for its suave looks and competition prowess. Out of the 100 or so Californias built, this particular California is one of only 2 truly competition versions built by Ferrari. It boasts an incredibly lightweight aluminium body, sitting on top of a type 539 chassis and powered by a 168 competition engine. Bought new by Ernst Lautenschlager of Stuttgart, it competed and won in numerous events throughout Germany in 1961 and 62. In the hands of its current owner the car is no stranger to the race track and still competes in events throughout Europe and the USA. This car was crowned the winner of the class at the Salon Prive judging event on Friday afternoon.
1964 Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta Lusso
Coachbuilder: Ferrari
Chassis: 5689GT
This beautiful Ferrari 250GT Lusso is credibly one of the best and most original examples in the world today. Produced by Ferrari between 1962 and 1964 Chassis No 5689 was first registered in Paris on 24th June 1964 with diplomatic plates. The car remained in Paris as part of a private collection until 2009. The car has recently undergone a cosmetic restoration and is making its show debut at Salon Prive.
1964 Ferrari 250 Le Mans
Coachbuilder: Pininfarina
Chassis: 6045GT
This car was the 19th out of 32 built. In August 1964 it was sold new to first owner William F Harrah of Zephyr Cove, USA. In 1988 a painstaking restoration was initiated by Ulrich Guggisberg. The body was built by Bachelli Villas of Bastiglia and mechanical work was undertaken by Tony Franco of Maranello. Correct specification engine was fitted and the restoration was completed in 1991. In 2000/2001 the car was raced in the Ferrari Historic Race Series in North America, and was reunited with its orginal engine in 2011.
In Class B of the Concours (Road Racers of the 1950's and 60's) was a superb 1951 Ferrari 340 America Berlinetta.
Chassis 0122A was first delivered in August 1951 to Belgium. During a successful hill climb and race career, the car suffered a spectacular clutch blow up. After this, it was put into storage for twenty years leaving it untouched and unmodified unlike so many examples. The engine and body are totally original and its presented in its original black colour.
This superb Daytona was on the stand of classic car dealer William I'Anson
and another superb 250 GT SWB on display at the Chubb Insurance stand
Spotted this beautiful 275 in the car park on my way out
On display over at the RM Auctions sale area was this very rare Ferrari 750 Monza (Well I think thats what is, no one really seemed to know).
Hope you like the pics.
Regards
Tim
Edited by autofocus on Tuesday 28th June 23:32
I would say that the last pic is a 750 Monza. It's strange that the cowl is missing, though, haven't seen that before. Otherwise it looks exactly like the 750's I've seen.
The 275 in the parking lot looks to be the original NART Spyder that was roadtested about a year ago by, I think, Classic & Sportscar magazine. Valued in that article at about $7 million. Here's a link to pics of the same car, serial #10749. http://www.supercars.net/cars/532.html
Thanks for the great pics, Tim!
Onno
The 275 in the parking lot looks to be the original NART Spyder that was roadtested about a year ago by, I think, Classic & Sportscar magazine. Valued in that article at about $7 million. Here's a link to pics of the same car, serial #10749. http://www.supercars.net/cars/532.html
Thanks for the great pics, Tim!
Onno
Hi there,
I thought it was a 750 as well, especially given that RM Auctions have a 750 Monza up for auction at Monterey on 19th August 2011.
The car in London does look different to the one on their site though: -
http://www.rmauctions.com/CarDetails.cfm?SaleCode=...
Must be worth a fortune given its provenance.
Regards
Tim
I thought it was a 750 as well, especially given that RM Auctions have a 750 Monza up for auction at Monterey on 19th August 2011.
The car in London does look different to the one on their site though: -
http://www.rmauctions.com/CarDetails.cfm?SaleCode=...
Must be worth a fortune given its provenance.
Regards
Tim
JazzyO said:
The 275 in the parking lot looks to be the original NART Spyder that was roadtested about a year ago by, I think, Classic & Sportscar magazine. Valued in that article at about $7 million. Here's a link to pics of the same car, serial #10749. http://www.supercars.net/cars/532.html
It is. One of 10 and the only one in the UK.
autofocus said:
...1961 Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder
Coachbuilder: Scaglietti
Chassis: 02282GT
Should be 2383 rather than 2282.Coachbuilder: Scaglietti
Chassis: 02282GT
autofocus said:
...1964 Ferrari 250 Le Mans
Coachbuilder: Pininfarina
Chassis: 6045GT
one of two claimants to this chassis number after the car was burnt out following an accident.Coachbuilder: Pininfarina
Chassis: 6045GT
autofocus said:
...Spotted this beautiful 275 in the car park on my way out
the same owner as 250 SWB 2735 above.Jonathan
Jonathan,
Many thanks, thought you might be able to help on the chassis numbers given the extensive records you keep.
I took the numbers from the Salon Prive program so perhaps you need to call them and offer your services for next year as there seems to be a couple of major errors this year.
Regards
Tim
Many thanks, thought you might be able to help on the chassis numbers given the extensive records you keep.
I took the numbers from the Salon Prive program so perhaps you need to call them and offer your services for next year as there seems to be a couple of major errors this year.
Regards
Tim
autofocus said:
Jonathan,
Many thanks, thought you might be able to help on the chassis numbers given the extensive records you keep.
I took the numbers from the Salon Prive program so perhaps you need to call them and offer your services for next year as there seems to be a couple of major errors this year.
Regards
Tim
Many thanks, thought you might be able to help on the chassis numbers given the extensive records you keep.
I took the numbers from the Salon Prive program so perhaps you need to call them and offer your services for next year as there seems to be a couple of major errors this year.
Regards
Tim
Well to be fair it very easy for the odd mistake to creep in. Nice cars though even if the weather looks like a typical English summer!Jonathan
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