Equipment
RHD. Wraparound Plexiglas windshield, grey painted wire wheels.
Condition
#3 Good
Runs and drives well. Flaws not noticeable to passersby. Most common condition.
Raced by Ferrari at Le Mans in 1962 where it was a dnf. Later raced by NART, then Tom O''Brien who was 1964 SCCA D/M champion with it. Acquired by Pierre Bardinon from Chinetti in 1969. Restored in the mid-80''s to very presentable condition but neither concours nor as it was at Le Mans. Displayed since then in various events. Ferrari Classiche certified.
Market commentary
It''s hard to argue with the decision not to present this V-8 Ferrari, one of two to survive, with its tall full windshield and basket handle airfoil as raced at Le Mans; it''s much prettier with the wraparound Plexiglas windshield and ducktail spoiler. On the other hand, it is possible to question the seller''s unwillingness to accept the reported bid for a car with limited competition success, even a pretty one like 0798.