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1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial

VIN: 0438MD

$653,774

Unsold

High bid

Seller details

  • Auction

    Poulain

  • Location

    Monte Carlo, MC

  • Event date

    May 25, 2001

  • Lot

    21

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    0438MD

  • Body style

    Spider

  • Transmission type

    Standard

  • Engine Type

    L4

  • Horsepower

    170

  • Induction

    2x2bbl

  • Interior Color

    Red

  • Exterior Color

    Blue

Vehicle details

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Equipment

RHD. Painted wire wheels, full racing screen, covered headlights and low air intake. Originally to Porfirio Rubirosa in California then sold to John von Neumann and raced by him, Ginther, Hill and others with good results. Engine later pulled for a Chevy, now with 3 liter 750 Monza engine and in respectable historic race ready condition.

Market commentary

$550 $700K is where 500 Mondials usually sell. This car benefits from an exceptional history in the US, with great drivers (as well as a breath of scandal from Rubirosas brief ownership). The later engine is a detriment, but not unexpected with race cars. A bid of more than the amount reported would be a big surprise.

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