Equipment
6th F40 built, first owner French cartoonist Uderzo, creator of Asterix. Originally built by Michelotto in LM configuration but used only on track days. Nose replaced, converted to unleaded fuel. Freshened by Michelotto in 2001 with belts, filter and fluids, gearbox rebuild, shocks overhauled, new front springs, partial repaint and 8 new wheels for 51.2 million lira. Recently checked by Prodrive. Spare wheels and fueling tank included. Clean but showing some age and limited use.
Market commentary
Limited use is both praise and caution with something having the explosive performance of an F40 LM. A little regular use is a good thing; age and storage are not exactly beneficial, especially in a gigapower car with 200+mph capability. This car has been a regular at Gstaad, reported sold in 1998 for $379,968 (CHF 619,500) and in 1999 for $365,142. Todays result accurately reflects the markets recent assessment of F40 LMs values and its still a lot of performance for the money.