Equipment
One of three P4s built new, plus one converted from a P3. 3rd at Le Mans 1967 (Mairesse Beurlys), winner at Monza 1000km (Bandini Amon), 2nd at Brands Hatch (Stewart Amon), then converted to the 350 Can Am with new open body and engine enlarged to 4.2 litres, accomplishing nothing. Subsequently raced in Australia and the Springbok Series in South Africa.
Condition
Aged and neglected. No seat belts, torn upholstery, wheels painted over corrosion. Body looks decent but has been repainted over and over, particularly the tub. Needs everything. Runs but had be pushed onto the block with engine running. Invited to the opening of Ferrari World in Dubai in 2010. Classiche certification in process but not complete.
Market commentary
Opened at Euros 4MM and a hush fell over the room then quickly to 7MM by 1MM increments but stalled there, just short of $10 million using the auction display conversion of $1.375. Rumor had it that the seller wanted $11 million and that was out of reach even if the bidders were paying full commissions. This car''s configuration is a problem. It last left Ferrari as the 350 Can Am, but it achieved its success in the voluptuous coachwork of a 330 P4 with 3,960cc engine. It will be (appropriately) Classiche certified as the Can Am but any buyer in his (or her) right mind will want to restore it as the 330 P4, obviating its Classiche certification. It''s a quandary that may well have burdened bidding enough to keep it from selling.