Equipment
4,390/320hp, 5-speed, Blaupunkt multiband radio, chrome spoke Borrani wire wheels, Avon tires, covered halogen headlights, power windows.
Condition
9th of 14 built. Four owners from new. Very good paint and upholstery with light use. Passenger’s door closes easily but not flush. Very good chrome. Crazing taillight clear bezels. Spotless engine compartment. Older chassis shows road use. Ferrari Classiche Red Book certified.
Market commentary
A really sublime car with design cues from many great Ferraris and a great, hulking 4.4 liter V-12 to make beautiful noise and abundant performance. The Classiche Red Book and known history only make it better, although its 2009 restoration is gaining its own patina. The consignor’s decision not to let it go at the reported high bid is entirely understandable. Ten or fifteen times this bid would buy a GTO, but it wouldn’t be more fun to own and drive, and not even more exclusive.