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McLaren W1 First Drive: Ferocious Hypercar Transcends the Track

You know things are getting serious when McLaren rolls-out the ‘1’ suffix. The origin story is, of course, the very first road car McLaren ever built, the F1. Designed by visionary Formula 1 aerodynamicist and engineer Gordon Murray, it arrived in 1992 and rendered all other supercars obsolete. The tiny, lightweight F1 embraced carbon-fibre material technology, adopted a radical centre seat driving position with two passengers set back and either side and was powered by a 6.1-litre V12 engine from BMW that might as well have been passed down directly from the Gods. Game-changer? That doesn’t even come close to describing its impact, even if at the time sales didn’t come easy… The P1 was very different. Rather than a unique side project from the Formula 1 team, it was instead a statement piece for McLaren Automotive, a new road car division still in its infancy. It arrived in 2013 and was a wild-eyed showstopper. It traded the long-legged gait and supple suspension of the F1 for a weaponized hybrid system capable of delivering 903bhp and huge blue flames from its drainpipe exhaust. In Race mode, it lowered by 2-inches and its massive concave rear wing extended into the sky. The P1 was all about aerodynamic downforce, crazed acceleration and a snorting, angry soundtrack that mixed venomous twin-turbocharged V8 with the manic whirr of electric motors. Not so much a car as a force of nature. And now there’s this: The W1. It’s a true successor to the P1 with a similar brief and, on the face of it, it evolves rather than radically reinvents McLaren’s vision for the ultimate hypercar. This is not a criticism. How could it be when the result is this dramatic and has such staggering, other-worldly potential? The W1 has 1258bhp delivered to the rear wheels. It’s capable of 0-124 mph in 5.8-seconds, the quarter mile in 9.6-seconds at 167 mph and produces 2205lbs of downforce at 174 mph. The active aerodynamics – particularly a rear wing that extends way out beyond the rear of the car – are pure performance art and deliver massive aerodynamic efficiency. The result, aside from looking extremely cool, is that the W1 is McLaren’s fastest road car around a racetrack. Ever. Their benchmark circuit is the breath-taking Handling Track at the Nardo proving ground in southern Italy, where the W1 beats their previous benchmark, the flyweight McLaren Senna, by three seconds per lap. Or “a lifetime” as they call it in racing. Maybe two lifetimes! Core to the W1’s performance is the new ‘Aerocell’ carbon fibre tub. With integrated seats and a raised footwell to allow for inboard pushrod-operated front suspension – which in turn gives air a clean path to the huge underbody diffuser – it’s light, stiff, space efficient and has been instrumental in McLaren realising a full ground-effect concept. Just like last year’s F1 cars, which were the fastest ever made. There is also an active front wing and the aforementioned complex rear wing dubbed ‘Active Long Tail’. All of which is very admirable. But the ‘anhedral’ or gullwing doors and the fantastically shirnked-wrapped feel to the minimalist, highly-focussed interior are a pretty good side effect. The W1 feels special. Those fixed seats are perhaps a shade more upright than expected, and the driving position is less obviously racecar than, for example, the Aston Martin Valhalla or Ferrari F80. However, once you’ve adjusted the pedals (they move on a slider) and the delicate, slim-rimmed and alcantara-trimmed steering wheel, there’s an overwhelming sense of purpose. The cabin is so tightly tailored and imparts a sense of lightness and agility before you so much as start the all-new 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine, which makes 916bhp all on its own and revs to 9200rpm. Reach up to a roof-mounted control panel to find the starter button. Maybe this fighter plane trope is a little corny, but somehow you feel thrilled rather than manipulated. The W1 has a sense of humour as well as all that motorsport-derived sophistication. There’s a short delay, but when the engine does fire it’s instant – as the high-powered hybrid system negates the need for an old-school starter motor. A sharp flare of revs tells you that this engine is hyper-responsive and angry. On some deep level your brain and body have been sent all the signals required to prepare for something new and intense. Ahead of us, an empty Mugello racetrack, so press and hold the blue button next to the red starter to select Race mode. The centre display graphic shows the W1’s transformation in real time as it lowers by 37mm at the front and 17mm at the rear whilst simultaneously undocking all that active aero goodness. Race mode is not road legal and is geo-locked. You can show your friends and neighbours the aero dance, but it won’t allow you to select a gear to actually drive unless you’re at a circuit. Incidentally, the rocker switches either side of the display binnacle allow further options now: Toggle up the Handling control on the left for Race+ (for F1-spec super smooth tracks) or stick to Race for gnarlier ones. On the right toggle select ‘GP’ for sustained performance over a stint or ‘Sprint’ to unleash all 1258bhp for a time attack. There’s also a DRS and Boost function on the steering wheel. But I guarantee you won’t have the mental capacity to use them… Exit the pitlane, pin the throttle and W1 takes maybe a millisecond or two to gather its might (the gearing stretches to around 60mph in first, nearly 100mph in second, primarily to aid traction), but then lunges at the first turn with incredible ferocity. It instantly feels light, almost like inertia is no longer a thing. McLaren really does prize lightweight engineering, and at 3084lbs (dry) the W1 has a 278lbs advantage over the Ferrari F80. Plus, Ferrari uses figures for cars fitted with every single carbon fibre option. In reality, the gap is probably wider still. The impression of agility and stunning control continues as the track is unravelled at startling pace. The electric motor mounted to the side of the new 8-speed dual-clutch transmission is good for 342bhp and 324lb ft and it boosts any low rev lethargy the new flat-plane crank V8 might have (spoiler alert: It doesn’t appear to have any), so the W1 just feels massively, almost impossibly powerful at any revs. Even so, there’s real reward for wringing it out to 9200rpm and the power curve feels superheated but organic, too. In Race mode the steering – still hydraulically powered – has less assistance and it is noticeably heavier than other McLarens. However, that resistance is welcome as it gives you something to push against and imparts so much information about the front grip level. New Pirelli Trofeo RS tyres with a bigger front footprint than P1 or Senna really help. The front-end feels incredibly secure and the rear-axle follows with perfectly-aligned precision. The whole car feels super-stiff, completely locked into the surface and inspires confidence, but there’s an inherent agility and adjustability that means you’re quickly confident to push at its limits and really impose yourself on the chassis. It’s such a complex car but the driving experience is intuitive, and the driver feels a key contributor rather than just amazed (or terrified) observer, holding on for dear life. Every dynamic ingredient really is shockingly effective and yet has a subtlety and lightness of touch. From that delicious steering to the incredible brakes, the W1 just feels so mission-focussed, so hooked-up. Only the new 8-speed gearbox is a slightly disappointment. It’s fast and punchy, but after the scintillating energy of the Ferrari F80 ’box it feels competent rather than inspired. Other quibbles – it’s okay to quibble when the starting price is $2.1-million before tax and destination charge. Well, that new twin-turbocharged V8 sounds tightly wound and aggressive but if you have a P1 tucked in the garage you’ll miss the snorting, Darth Vader-style soundscape and all the drama that goes with it. Ferrari does this better, too. The F80 sounds deathly dull from the outside but is a riot of turbochargers, electric motors and all sorts of mechanical fury within the cockpit. Even so, the W1 is wildly entertaining on track, and the rear-drive configuration makes it more of a challenge and more satisfying than the F80 when chasing lap times or just sliding around for fun. In the Ferrari, you must second-guess what the front e-axle might do, whereas in the W1 it’s all on you. There are plenty of tools to help, including the ingenious Variable Drift Control, but somehow the W1 is more heroic. Or at least fools you into feeling more heroic – which is surely the point! On the road? Nimble, loaded with feel and sublime response. The ride is noticeably tougher than, say, a 750S but the control is ramped-up too, and with a bit more speed the whole car finds a delicious rhythm. Sport mode for the drivetrain brings some nice turbo whooshes and chirps, but the noise remains high-quality rather than extreme excitement. It is perhaps the one area the W1 feels just a little too tame. Of course, there’s nothing tame about the raw performance… which is genuinely shocking and literally hurts your neck muscles after a few hours. How McLaren has given the W1 such immense traction through just two driven wheels is beyond me. So, is it worthy of that ‘1’? I think so. Perhaps we won’t be talking about $25-million auction results for the W1 in 30 years from now, as we are for the F1. Perhaps it doesn’t quite have the amazing presence and jaw-dropping star quality of the simply gorgeous P1. But it is such an intense experience and the way it marries stunning track performance with delicate poise and entertainment on normal roads is something akin to magic. Maybe not ‘the one’ but definitely a searing, outrageous addition to McLaren’s fiercest family line. Just 399 W1’s will be built and they’re all sold. I’m not surprised at all. View All McLarens For Sale Images: McLaren Automotive

By Edward Jones – March 11, 2021

Mecum Glendale Preview: 2011 Ferrari 599 GTO

Presented by Mecum Auctions - The term GTO—Gran Turismo Omologato, Italian for Grand Touring Homologated—is a very special designation in Ferrari parlance that, until 2010, was used on only two Ferraris in the company’s history: the 1962 250 GTO and the 1984 288 GTO. Historically, homologation specials were built for road use to qualify their racing counterparts for sanctioned competition. Ferrari reversed that concept for the 599 GTO, which, rather than being built to go racing, was intended as a “road homologation” version of the track-purposed, extremely limited-production 599XX, upon which the 599 GTO relies for many components and experience in producing its extraordinary performance. In fact, the 599 GTO was the fastest, best-handling and most powerful roadgoing Ferrari to its moment, and, at just 599 produced worldwide and 125 assigned to the U.S. market, one of the most exclusive. Its front-midmounted 6.0L V-12 engine, which Ferrari described as being “90 percent 599XX,” generates 661 peak HP and 458 lb-ft of torque—then the highest figures in the history of roadgoing Ferraris—through a 6-speed F1 automatic gearbox on the way to a 208 MPH top speed. Extensive use of carbon fiber and lightweight alloys shaves 220 pounds from the 599 GTB’s specs, and magnetorheological suspension, red-painted calipers securing massive carbon-ceramic rotors and Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires on 10-spoke alloy wheels bestow the 599 GTO with otherworldly manoeuvrability. Because it’s a Ferrari, sheer beauty is integral to the 599 GTO’s character; in this Ferrari Classiche-certified 2011 example, it’s expressed in traditional Rosso Corsa paint with Scuderia shields. Beckoning with a mix of tan and black leather, sculpted carbon fiber and matte-finish alloy controls, the inviting, driver-focused interior is highlighted by an attention-getting yellow 10,000 RPM tachometer (supplemented with a shift indicator light ensconced at 12 o’clock on the Manettino-equipped steering wheel), 220 MPH speedometer, dual-zone climate control and Prancing Horse headrest emblems; a special dedication plate declaring “Ferrari 31 Formula 1 World Titles” is an appropriate finishing touch. Offered at a mere 175 miles and complete with all books, manuals, tools and accessories, this Ferrari Classiche-certified 2011 Ferrari 599 GTO is unquestionably worthy of its Gran Turismo Omologato title. This vehicle will be auctioned off at Mecum Auctions’ Glendale 2021 event (March 18-20). View Listing

1956 Ferrari 250 GT Alloy Coupe by Boano 0

By Edward Jones – January 06, 2021

RM Sotheby's Arizona 2021: 1956 Ferrari 250 GT Alloy Coup...

Presented by RM Sotheby's - Enzo Ferrari’s passion may have been racing cars, but by 1950, he had begun to accept that exclusive road cars were needed to finance the company’s growing competition efforts. Early Ferraris for the street were built in very small numbers, usually to special customer order, with no attempt made at standardization. A significant change occurred in 1954, when the Pinin Farina-designed 250 Europa debuted in Paris. It was Ferrari’s first true production model and would form the foundation for all future Ferrari 250 models. These included the second series 250 Europa GT, again designed by Pinin Farina. At the time of the second series’ unveiling, Pinin Farina was in the process of building a new, much larger production facility and did not yet have the space to build the larger quantities of cars that Ferrari was requesting. Accordingly, in 1954 the 250 GT coachbuilding contract was handed over to the newly established Carrozzeria Boano, headed by the former chief of Carrozzeria Ghia, Mario Felice Boano. The significance of the selection was not lost on Boano: At the previous year’s Geneva Motor show, his proposal for a 250 GT-based cabriolet (chassis number 0461 GT) sat beside its main competition, a coupe by Pinin Farina on a 250 GT chassis. Boano’s cabriolet was extreme and forward-thinking—perhaps too far ahead of its time; both Enzo and the public favored Pinin Farina’s more subtle offering. Boano was to replicate Pinin Farina’s coupe concept in production form. He executed his rival’s design faithfully, with one exception: he erased one of Farina’s styling signatures, smoothing out an “aggressive” haunch over the rear wheels, giving the finished Ferrari a stronger and lower beltline in the process. Over a two-year production run, an estimated 68 to 80 of these aptly named “low roof” coupes, most wearing steel bodywork, were completed. The ultimate prize of this uncommon production run was a group of 14 Boano bodies executed in lightweight aluminum alloy. Their reduced weight drastically improved the punch of the 229 horsepower, 3.0-liter “Columbo” V-12 engine. Expectedly, these Alloy-bodied Boano coupes proved especially nimble in competition, achieving significant in-period victories at the 1956 Alpine GT and 1957 Acropolis Rally. Chassis 0613 GT, offered here is one such alloy-bodied Boano coupe, and benefits from a rich provenance and well-documented history, which includes its factory build records, in-period race victories, and more recently, certification by Ferrari Classiche. The accompanying factory build records indicate that in late October of 1956, this chassis received its rear axle and was forwarded to Carrozzeria Boano as a rolling frame on 7 November. The completed body and frame were returned to Maranello by mid-January, and 0613 GT was completed at the factory on 22 January 1957. This alloy-bodied Boano was dispatched to the New York City dealership of Luigi Chinetti shortly thereafter, from which it was sold to George Arents, the tobacco tycoon who was one of the primary financiers of Chinetti’s dealership and, later, his super-successful North American Racing Team. Arents is documented having raced 0613 just once at Maryland’s Marlboro Speedway in May 1957, before selling the car to Chinetti associate and later LeMans-winning driver, Bob Grossman of Nyack, New York in early 1958. Grossman also proved a short-term custodian, having passed along 0613 to acquaintance Len Potter after several months. Potter repainted the car a dark red metallic, providing the historic inspiration for its current appearance. That December, Potter and Grossman registered as racing partners for the fifth annual International Bahamas Speed Week, going on to score a class victory in the Five-Lap Tourist Trophy and podium finish in the 25-Lap Tourist Trophy races, respectively. Grossman also raced 0613 to a sixth overall finish in the Speed week’s famous “All-Ferrari” Race held on 6 December. Grossman’s last recorded ride with 0613 came in late October 1959, just seven months before he claimed a class win at Le Mans behind the wheel of the Briggs Cunningham #3 Corvette. In 1960, 0613 was exported to England. Between 1963 and 1982, it passed through the stables of several English owners (including a certain Jack Bruce—believed to be the bassist of Cream fame, who was also a noted Ferrari enthusiast) before it underwent a restoration executed in 1985 by David Cottingham’s DK Engineering in Watford. The firm sold the freshly revived Boano, now painted Rosso Corsa over a beige interior, to a Japanese collector in 1986, with whom it remained carefully and privately stored until export to the United States in 2002. By 2004, 0613’s California-based owner had commissioned Fossil Motorsports of Chatsworth, California to execute a concours preparation regiment and engine rebuild, the fruits of which included a Gold Award at the 2004 FCA International Concours d’Elegance in Monterey, California. In 2007, 0613 was sold to a collector in Fort Lauderdale, Florida who faithfully returned his new acquisition to its touring form, completing the thousand-mile Colorado Grand road tour without issue. The following year, this same owner successfully submitted the car for Ferrari Classiche certification just months after displaying the coupe at the annual Cavallino Classic. After five years, 0613 was sold to its next owner, an avid historic racer, road rally aficionado, and fastidious collector residing just outside Chicago, Illinois. Between 2011 and 2016, this owner spared no expense keeping 0613 in peak mechanical form for a regular rallying calendar; accompanying maintenance documentation shows nearly $200,000 in work executed over his ownership by Continental Auto Sports of Hinsdale, Illinois. A sampling of services performed includes a thorough sorting of the electrical and ignition systems, rebuilds for the transmission, brakes, suspension, carburetors, and steering box, and many other components, consumables, and assemblies. Fall Line Motorsports of Buffalo Grove, Illinois were also retained to fit 0613’s additional safety equipment, including a fire suppression system, headrests, upholstered roll bars, and four-point racing harnesses. Further, the car was refinished in its present attractive two-tone livery during this owner's tenure. As a result of his enthusiasm and care, this attractive alloy-bodied Boano coupe was a regular and successful fixture at both the California Mille and Colorado Grand. Save for an exhibition at the 2019 The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering, 0613 has been sparingly shown and rarely driven since acquisition by the consignor in 2016. The accompanying Ferrari Classiche binder and observations of 0613’s extant equipment confirm that it retains its original V-12 engine, gearbox, rear differential, and Boano alloy body. The correct Houdaille shocks, Marchal headlights, and Borrani wire wheels complete the stylish exterior, and its nicely presented interior is clothed in Pelle Beige upholstery. This exceedingly rare, attractive, and well-documented 250 GT is now offered for sale with under 66,700 miles indicated. It is accompanied by its aforementioned Ferrari Classiche book, maintenance invoices, tool kit, spare Borrani wheel, and service manual. It will be offered at RM Sotheby’s Arizona sale, taking place 22 January in Scottsdale, Arizona. View Listing

By Edward Jones – December 17, 2020

Mecum Kissimmee 2021: 2019 Ferrari 488 Pista w/ 975 Miles

Presented by Mecum Auctions - Pista: properly spoken with the flair that is seemingly exclusive to the Italian tongue, it’s a fitting name for one of the hottest road-going Ferraris ever built, which is really saying something when it comes to the birthplace of the Prancing Horse. Translated to English, it means “racetrack,” which is exactly the intended field of endeavour for the track-purposed version of the Ferrari 488. In announcing the 488 Pista, Ferrari’s representative noted that the name signified not just the new car’s capacity for track-worthy performance but also the racing-derived technology that makes it all possible. From the dramatic downforce-generating ravine in the front hood to the elegant “dolphin” rear spoiler that seems to float above the voluminous rear diffuser drafted from the 488E endurance racer, the Pista’s aerodynamic accoutrements refined its ability to breeze through the air while holding it to the road with more efficiency than ever before. To fully appreciate the Pista’s soulful powerplant, one need only consider Ferrari’s own description: “An extreme evolution of the turbo engine selected overall International Engine of the Year in both 2016 and 2017, this is the most powerful V8 in Ferrari history.” The raw facts tell the rest of the story: an all-aluminum 3.9L twin-turbocharged DOHC 90-degree V-8 engine essentially built to Challenge specifications with a lighter crank and flywheel and gorgeous Inconel exhaust headers, improved intake and exhaust dynamics and direct injection. It all works in concert to produce a wailing symphony that swells to 710 HP and 568 lb-ft of torque through a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Capable of a top speed of 211 MPH, this 2019 Ferrari 488 Pista in red with twin black stripes rides on Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires on delicate-looking dark aluminum wheels that reveal the red-painted calipers and carbon-ceramic disc brakes within. The doors open to a black interior with red stitching and accents that leaves no doubt as to its functionality while still exuding refinement. Fine leather and polished carbon-fiber surfaces abound, sharing space with deep bucket seats, red seat belts and a large yellow tach centered behind the multi-function steering wheel. This vehicle will be auctioned off at Mecum Auctions’ Kissimmee 2021 event (January 7-16, 2021). View Listing

By Edward Jones – January 28, 2020

Government Seized Ferrari & Porsche Exotic Sports Cars Go...

Presented by CWSAMS High-performance sports cars from $2 billion IRS-CI case offered at auction The IRS-Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI), AECOM and CWS Marketing Group are bringing to auction four seized exotic sport and track cars on February 5, 2020 in Austin TX. These highly desirable automobiles are some of the assets seized by IRS-CI as part of the $2 billion case against payday loan mogul and amateur race car driver Scott Tucker. see the details The auction will feature a rare 2011 Ferrari 599 SA Aperta with 229 miles, a 700-hp 2011 Ferrari 599xx track car, as well as two Porsche Supercars, a 2011 Porsche 911 GT2 RS and a very collectible 2005 Porsche Carrera GT. The incredibly rare Ferrari Aperta leads the lineup being 1 of only 80 made. The 80 produced were originally all sold prior to production even starting, ensuring this exceptionally low mileage, mint beauty to be high on Ferrari collectors’ lists. The live in-person and simulcast auction is being conducted by AECOM and CWS Marketing Group, and will take place at the world-class motorsports Circuit of The Americas (COTA) on February 5, 2020. Potential bidders can preview the cars at Ferrari of Austin on February 4, from 10:00am to 3:00pm, as well as on sale day at COTA. All interested parties can attend previews, but must register prior to attending. Auction participation requires a $25,000 refundable bid deposit. Auction details including videos of each car, can be found at cwsmarketing.com. Questions should be directed via email to service@cwsmarketing.com, or by calling 855-463-3183 ext 1. Further information can also be obtained by calling Nancy Robbins at 703-915-2388 or Sean Fraley at 714-264-5740. see the details Presented by CWSAMS Since 1990, CWS Asset Management & Sales (CWSAMS) has been a leader in auction management solutions with proven strategies that increase revenue, lower costs and enhance accountability for our clients.

By Edward Jones – December 17, 2019

One-of-a-Kind Ferrari 488 Spider 70th Anniversary Edition...

Presented by Mecum Auction - This one-of-a-kind 488 Spider benefits from the Ferrari Tailor Made personalization program and is the only example finished in this livery of Argento Nurburgring with Rosso Corsa. Being constructed during Ferrari’s 70th anniversary makes this spider a very rare 488. VIEW LISTING AND MORE INFO The striking silver paint scheme—which honors the dramatic and immensely successful Ferrari 250 Testa Rossas of the 1950s—is accented with its red front fascia that tapers to a bold center stripe to the rear of the body. The interior carries through the vintage-inspired aesthetic with red accents and powered seats with contrasting piping. Additional features totaling more than $87,000 include airbrushed Ferrari Scuderia fender shields, 20-inch forged body-color matte finished wheels, carbon fiber sill panels and matte black rear diffuser and external grilles. This 488 Spider offers the best of open- and closed-car configurations. Its power-operated retractable hardtop unfolds and retracts in only 14 seconds for comfort, style and security. The complete design is distinctly unique and timeless in execution. Driving a 488 Spider is the ultimate connection of car and driver, with all controls at your fingertips. The midmounted, twin-turbocharged 661 HP V-8 engine is docile in the city and exhilarating on the open road or track. The 7-speed Formula 1 derived paddle-shift, dual-clutch transmission can be configured for road-going comfort or responsive track duty by way of the steering wheel’s Manettino control switch. The 488’s fully independent suspension with double-wishbone front and multi-link rear are dampened by the latest version of the magnetic damping system for the ultimate control under any road condition. A front end lifter aids in accessing steep driveways, while the carbon-ceramic disc brakes accented with yellow calipers provide precise control while stopping. This is your opportunity to be among the elite of Ferrari enthusiasts who admire the personalization offered by the Ferrari Tailor Made program without the long wait usually expected for a custom build by the Ferrari factory. THIS CAR WILL BE AUCTIONED OFF AT THE MECUM KISSIMMEE 2020 EVENT (JANUARY 2-12) AS LOT S125. VIEW LISTING AND MORE INFO

By Andrew Nabors – May 07, 2018

Seven Rare Ferraris Heading To Mecum Indianapolis

If you live and breathe all things Ferrari, Dana Mecum and Company have something you will like. Seven of the world's most coveted masterpieces from Maranello are going up for auction. Scuderia syndrome is characterized by the need to know what is happening in the Ferrari market. Who could have predicted the incredible values we've seen on their YouTube streams? If seven is your lucky number take a look at these beauties and tell us which ones will bring the big bucks. If you have Ferrari Fever, Mecum has the cure! 2014 Ferrari F12 Berlinetta Options mean everything when it comes to Ferrari, and that is why you won't see anything like this again. Most F12 Berlinettas have carbon fiber in a few areas, but this car has it everywhere. It was also ordered with red calipers and a yellow tach, for a grand total of $162,626 in options. With only 1,260 miles it is ready for a worthy collection.View Details 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia Something about a 9,000 rpm V8 just a few inches behind you is a thrill unlike any other. The Ferrari 458 was the last naturally aspirated model, and it didn't need turbos to offer incredible performance. As a blast from the past, someone bought this car and only drove it 566 miles. It has $102,748 in options alone, making it one of the most expensive examples sold in that model year. Magnetic suspension is light-years beyond what others had at the time, so don't miss this fully-loaded 458 Italia.View Details 2017 Ferrari F12tdf What began as a grand finale for the F12 series turned into one of the best-kept secrets in the automotive world. The F12tdf was a limited run of 799 cars that pay homage to the Tour de France. Before it was a bike race, the tour was one of the great city-to-city races that was dominated by Enzo and his team. In keeping with the racing tradition, this car was ordered with Ferrari Telemetry, a $10,124 option. The complete option list racks up over $92,000, not including the signature of Sebastian Vettel!View Details 1973 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona If Pontiac was liable for borrowing the GTO name, why couldn't Ferrari name his flagship after America's most historic track? This 1973 GTB/4 is a true survivor, with only one respray since new. It is fully documented as a US-spec car, with smog system and twin Dinoplex electronic ignition. The title shows odometer exempt in 1987, with only 15,079 miles. Today the odometer reads only 17,360 miles that have been documented since new. The suspension was restored in 2015, and the Michilen X radial tires are ready to be shown. Recently serviced, everything from the power windows to air conditioning is in perfect shape.View Details 1967 Ferrari 330 GTC A race-bred stallion can also have street manners, and that is why the 330 GTC was ahead of its time. The 4.0 liter V12 has power at any rpm, and sends it to a 5 speed manual at a time when many cars only offered 3 gears. Fully independent suspension and air conditioning are just the beginning of this numbers-matching machine. The owner also ordered Borrani wires, a Becker radio, and power windows to make it the ultimate cruiser. The engine was refreshed 1,000 miles ago by Motorkraft, and the body has 45,798 miles. Only 600 examples were built, so it will undoubtedly create a bidding frenzy.View Details 2002 Ferrari 575 Maranello If you enjoy the art of 3 pedal driving, the 575 Maranello is among the last models offered with a manual transmission. The sound of a gated shifter is unlike anything else in the world. In the hands of a capable driver, it offers a 0-60 time of 4.2 seconds and a top speed of 202 mph. For the ultimate in comfort, the factory roll bar is wrapped in leather, and the optional Daytona seats have no signs of wear. With only 17,845 miles, it is the best blend of traditional shifting with modern convenience.View Details 2006 Ferrari F430 Spider Convertibles have a personality all their own, and that is why the 430 Spider demands your attention. Another survivor, it was ordered with every option before being forgotten. The odometer shows only 160 miles since new, so the engine is not even broken in. This one-owner car was ordered with the VIP package, which includes detailed photos from the assembly line.View Details These are just a few of the wild rides from the Mecum 31st Annual Spring Classic. It runs May 15th to the 20th, so pack your bags for the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Click the link below for a complete lineup and tell us your favorite car in the comments below.Browse Mecum Listings Here

By Andrew Nabors – April 13, 2018

2015 Ferrari Sergio Heading To RM Monaco

Enzo Ferrari raced cars. That's where he focused his company, building the ultimate race team "Scuderia Ferrari." While he eventually relented to building street legal cars, the program was simply a way to make money to go racing. That's why he entrusted the design and completion of them to Sergio Pininfarina.Aside from a handful of Ferraris built by other shops, Pininfarina styled every car up to the 458 Speciale. His son Andrea passed away in 2008, and Sergio followed him in 2012. These coachbuilding masters were among the last of their generation. Laws regarding the impact and the quest for aerodynamics have nearly killed the 3rd-party designers. But Ferrari knew they owed the old man for a lifetime of building their beautiful cars, so they built 6 examples of the Ferrari Sergio, which are loosely based on the 458 Spider.Our friends at RM Sotheby's like to offer the rarest cars ever made, so the Sergio will be a primetime lot at the Monaco auction. Owned by a Swiss collector, it has only accrued 200km since new. It will find a new owner in Monaco on May12th, so click on the link below to register, and stay with us for more rare Ferraris.View Details

By Edward Jones – March 14, 2018

Ferrari F430 Challenge Art Car Headed to Auction

Headed to RM Sotheby's Fort Lauderdale 2018 auction is one of the three Ferrari's that were painted by artists for Miami Art Basel 2015. This F430 Challenge "Art Car" was wrapped and then painted by renowned United Kingdom artist Ben Levy. Across this Ferrari is a litany of words, including "cash," "love," "kill," and "money." Originally, the car was created and sold to benefit the Miami Children's Health Foundation and the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. The car will be apart of the Fort Lauderdale auction, taking place April 6-7. The expected sale price of the Ferrari F430 Challenge "Art Car" is currently set at $120,000 - $160,000.Learn More

By Andrew Nabors – September 05, 2017

Forgotten One-of-a-Kind Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Finally...

Enzo Ferrari had a problem. He wanted to win the 24 Hours of Daytona in 1969, so five aluminum versions of the 365 GTB/4 were comissioned. Scaglietti built six cars, the last one was the only street version. All of the race cars met unfortunate ends after hard lives on the track. The only street legal Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona with an aluminum body was presumed dead until it was recently discovered in Japan.Victor Cruz's New Ferrari CaliforniaTo prove its authenticity, Marcel Massini verified the engine and transmission numbers are original. Barn finds are all the rage, so special care was made to preserve the condition of the car as it was uncovered. The odometer on this Ferrari shows 36,390 km (22,611 miles), and the fully recorded history helps to verify that. It was ordered with power windows and plexi windows, two desirable & rare options. Even in filthy condidion, it is poised to hammer for a record price on Saturday. It will be the centerpiece of RM Sotheby's Maranello auction, so rest assured we will see more of this dazzling Daytona. Tell us your thoughts on barn find cars. Should it be cleaned up or sold as is? Stay with us for more rare rides from RM.Ferrari 308 For Sale

By Andrew Nabors – July 17, 2017

RM Sotheby’s to Auction 13 Iconic Ferraris At Monterey

The year seems to be flying by because it feels like we just left Monterey Car Week 2016. With news of this year's highlights beginning to trickle in, RM Sotheby's announcement outshines all the others. A press release over the weekend outlines 13 classic and contemporary Ferraris that will highlight their event. These lucky 13 cars have been dubbed the Ferrari Performance Collection. All cars are low-mileage examples from the collection of a single owner. They represent over 50 years of racing-inspired automobiles, these are among the most coveted street-legal cars in existence. Ten cars are selling without reserve so the results will be used to gauge the pulse of our hobby. Here Is The Lineup: 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta – Est. $8,500,000 – $10,000,000 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 Berlinetta by Scaglietti – Est. $2,750,000 – $3,250,000 1969 Ferrari Dino 206 GT – Est. $650,000 – $750,000 Cars without any reserve: 1991 Ferrari F40 – Est. $1,300,000 – $1,500,000 2011 Ferrari 599 GTO – Est. $700,000 – $800,000 1984 Ferrari 512 BBi – Est. $375,000 – $450,000 2005 Ferrari 575 Superamerica – Est. $375,000 – $450,000 2009 Ferrari 16M Scuderia Spider – Est. $350,000 – $400,000 1984 Ferrari 512 BBi – Est. $275,000 – $325,000 2004 Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale – Est. $275,000 – $325,000 2009 Ferrari 430 Scuderia – Est. $250,000 – $300,000 1976 Ferrari 308 GTB ‘Vetroresina’ – Est. $175,000 – $225,000 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS – Est. $90,000 – $120,000 Of all those ten, the most shocking is a two-owner 1991 Ferrari F40. Chassis 87895 is one of 213 US-spec cars. It comes with luggage, tools and the original invoice. Following close behind is a 2011 Ferrari 599 GTO with only 481 miles. Instead of a race inspired street car, the GTO was actually a detuned 599XX. On the more affordable end of the spectrum, a 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS and a 2004 Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale are among the cleanest examples on the market. The trio of headliners will have reserve prices because to make sure they find a proper home, and you might be surprised to find a Dino making the list. Steel bodied cars were prone to rust, but the aluminum examples have become greatly sought after. Next up will be a 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 with certification by Ferrari Classiche. The headliner of the event will be a 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta. It is among the last production cars to be eligible for endurance racing. It could bring upwards of ten million dollars so we will be there with live coverage via our Facebook page. Of course, we will be attending other events of the weekend, so stay with us for all your Monterey coverage.

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