Equipment
1,985/202hp six, 4-speed, silver painted wire wheels, side exhaust, woodrim steering wheel.
Condition
#3 Good
Runs and drives well. Flaws not noticeable to passersby. Most common condition.
One of 52 built. Driven by Juan Manuel Fangio at a customer demonstration in December 1953, period podium finishes in SCCA racing, listed as having the “correct-type” engine and gearbox, not the original. Powered by a Chevy V-8 in the 60’s. Restored in the 1990s. Overall the paint presents very well with no real imperfections to point out, but the underbody has an oily film that has attracted grime. The steering wheel is worn from use but the seats and remainder of the interior are very good. An older appearing restoration with some use.
Market commentary
This car's once stellar race car preparation has mellowed a bit over the past four years but remains in highly usable and attractive condition. Turning down the 2019 Retromobile reported high bid of $3,740,712 (€3.3 million, this result is €2.4 million all-in) wasn’t the best idea, however, and the result here reflects how the market has moved away from it, as well as a differing perception of the replacement engine.