Equipment
RHD. Chrome wire wheels, wide whitewalls, radiator stoneguard, dual rear spares, airfoil step plates, Grebel headlights and spotlight, intricate interior woodwork. Owned for many years and actively toured by Sergio Franchi. Restored years ago for Franchi, recently 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
Purchased from the Franchi family at Christies Greenwich auction in 2006 for $658,500 when its restoration was both aged and well used by Franchi, today it is beyond perfect, an over restored example of the restorers art. While well short of RMs estimate, the reported high bid is a realistic offer for this cars history, coachwork and condition.