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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