Equipment
RHD. Grebel headlights and spotlight, headlight and radiator stoneguards, rumble seat, airfoil running boards, chrome wire wheels, Michelin 21 inch tires, dual rear-mounted spares.
Condition
#1 Concours
World-class. Could compete in the world’s best Concours d'Elegance events.
Owned for many years and actively toured by Sergio Franchi. Restored years ago for Franchi, redone and took second in class at Pebble Beach in 2009 followed by Best in Show at the Newport Concours. Concours restoration with excellent paint, chrome, upholstery, interior trim and woodwork.
Market commentary
Sold from the Franchi collection in 2006 at Christie's Greenwich auction for $658,500, then offered at RM Monterey in 2012 after its most recent restoration with a reported high bid of $1,450,000. This is a spectacular automobile with high quality chassis, drivetrain and coachwork and it deserved every bit of the price it brought today, even if it was less than had been expected six years ago.