Equipment
2,953/260hp new Ferrari Classiche stamped engine, cold air box, painted Borrani wire wheels, Michelin tires, covered headlights, single sail panel louver, Ferrari Classiche Red Book certified.
Condition
Raced by Eduardo Lualdi-Gabardi when new in Italy. Damaged in a road accident in 1961 and broken up but the chassis, gearbox, suspension, brakes, steering box, rear axle and fuel tank remained together and were restored in the late 80's by Bacchelli & Villa with new bodywork and a restamped 250 GT Boano engine s/n 0817GT. Restored again in 2012 by Ferrari Classiche. Good older paint, bright trim and lightly stretched upholstery. Good gauges and steering wheel. The bottom of the engine is lightly oil misted.
Market commentary
Offered by Bonhams at Quail Lodge in 2017 where it was reported bid to $3.4 million. The estimate here is exalted but the bidders looked behind the curtain and recognized an essentially newly-built TdF with important old parts of 0899GT and many new parts including the bodywork and engine. This result is reasonable but with the identity clearly defined 0899GT is eligible for many events at a huge discount from a TdF that hasn't been rebuilt and assembled.