Equipment
Chrome spoke Borranis, US model with retracting headlights but an amber nose panel, wood rear deck floor. One off design by Luigi Chinetti, Jr. and Gene Garfinkle, built by Panther Westwinds for Gene Garfinkle. Sold to John Mecom in 1984, then to Bill Kontes and the present owner in 1999. Displayed as several important European concours since, original and in sound condition but showing its age. Rear side windows open gullwing style, rear window is fixed. Only 3,722 miles from new.
Market commentary
Offered here two years ago when it was bid to CHF 320,000 ($254,879 at the time) against an astounding low estimate of CHF 580K ($462K.) With drastically revised expectations it was bid to CHF 260,000 on the block today and closed post block at this strange reported result. Its something of a shame that it has so few miles. It would be a real attention grabber on the highway or in any race paddock from Goodwood to Monterey. Its notoriety and uniqueness makes it a sound value at todays price.