Equipment
Chrome spoke outside laced Borrani wire wheels, period style Michelin tires, full width windscreen, two seats, drivers head fairing, Marchal headlights and grille mounted fog lights, outside fuel filler, leather upholstery. Internal engine number 296. Comes with copies of the original Ferrari build sheets, tools in the original wood box, full tool roll. Original chassis, engine, gearbox, rear axle.
Condition
Originally coupe bodied by Vignale, raced by first owner Jacques Herzet through 1953 including winning the Liege Rome Liege rally teamed with Lucien Bianchi Rebodied for Herzet by Martial Oblin for 1954 with the present barchetta coachwork, displayed at Geneva show in 1955 Later owned for many years by Dr Lou Selz in Florida including twice in the MM Storica Meticulously and thoroughly freshly restored and better than new Beautiful and unique, with a solid racing history
Market commentary
Came up short on the auction block but concluded during the auction with this result. A modest price for its history, performance, provenance, condition and the welcome entry it will be in any event.