Equipment
Chrome spoke, Borrani wire wheels, Pirelli tires, sliding Plexiglas side windows, covered Marchal halogen headlights, Marchal driving lights, 3-vent c-pillar, cold air box.
Condition
Raced when new by Wolfgang Seidel, 2nd at Spa and 4th at Reims in 1958 among many other events. Fairly awful quick repaint over old paint on an assembled car. Painted over old chips. Dented right door. Good new upholstery. Good gauges. Old underbody and older chassis. Restored engine sitting in an orderly but unrestored engine compartment. Represented as the original engine, gearbox and rear axle, Ferrari Classiche certified.
Market commentary
Both the pre-sale estimate and the reported high bid are representative of the presentation of this otherwise highly desirable early Tour de France with its creditable early racing history. It will be a great car for the many prestigious events for which it is eligible even in its present condition but is eventually destined for a restoration shop and a straightforward but expensive comprehensive redo. It would be a sound value at or at least closer to the low estimate but the reported result here is skewed by a fairly strong dollar this week.