Equipment
Chrome spoke Borrani wire wheels, Blockley blackwall tires, Jaeger dash-mounted chronometer.
Condition
First owned by Augusto Caraceni, scion of the first family of Italian men's tailors, described as 'The Tailor's Car'. Five Italian owners well documented before coming to the US in the early '60s, owned since 1969 by the consignor. Freshly restored by marque experts including Charles Betz and Fred Peters, with excellent paint, chrome, interior and engine. Better than new.
Market commentary
A part of the foundation of the Ferrari legend, raced when new and impressively restored without ruining its history or appeal. Its early Italian racing history assures it of serious consideration for the most desirable historic events, it may not keep up with a TdF or 250 GT SWB but it will make serious pace and is a choice classic Ferrari, bought appropriately, and maybe even a little economically. A sound value.