Equipment
2,563/170hp, three Webers, 5-speed, chrome spoke Borrani wire wheels.
Condition
Possibly Chinetti's 1953 New York Auto Show display car This car has loads of patina; the seat leather is heavily worn but intact and the paint has heavy polish marks and a few chips, but overall attractive appearance given its age. The chrome has been heavily polished as well and the underside is worn but overall the car looks fabulous in its largely original state and ready to drive.
Market commentary
Offered by Bonhams at Quail Lodge in 2011 where it failed to sell on a reported high bid of $920,000 and had an estimate range of $1.1-1.4 million. The estimate went way up after 5 1/2 years, but the bid, this time successful, went practically nowhere. For its originality, Vignale design and sheer joy of enjoying a classic Ferrari V12 this is a very good value. Its new owner displayed astute judgment and got a trophy car.