Equipment
Marchal headlights behind clear plastic covers, grille-mounted Marchal fog lights, courtesy light on the inside mirror, Silver painted wire wheels, Michelin Pilote X tires, carburetor velocity stacks.
Condition
Raced in Italy when new including a dnf in the 1956 Mille Miglia. Excellent paint, chrome, bright trim and interior. Driver's seat is lightly creased. Even gaps and flush panel fits. Clean, orderly underbody and engine compartment. Restored a while ago, 3rd in class at Pebble Beach in 2005, California Mille and Colorado Grand veteran but appears to be little used and meticulously maintained.
Market commentary
Sold to Sam and Emily Mann by Brooks in Monaco in 2000 for $752,954 as a restoration project in unrestored original competition car condition. Now fastidiously restored by David Carte and a sound value at this price for a car that has proven itself both on the road and on show fields.