20 vintage Ferrari cars will cross the auction block in the USA in August this year. Most of them were produced in the 1960s and ‘70s and had spent decades sitting abandoned in a barn. They were only discovered in 2004 when Hurricane Charlie tore down the building. Some are in lamentable condition, but the seller claims all are repairable.
One of the oldest and rarest exhibits is a 67-year-old 250 GT Coupe Speciale, the last out of four such cars to be released with a Superamerica body by Pininfarina. It used to belong to Mohammed V, ruler of Morocco, and still retains its stock V12 under the hood. The interior and the bodywork need an extensive restoration. The estimated selling price is between $1.7 and $2.3 million.
Next on the list is a 1965 275 GTB/6C Alloy, the first ‘long-nose’ 275 GT Berlinetta model featuring a light alloy body and powered by six carburetors. It took part in the Targa Florio race 57 years ago and is currently estimated between $2–2.5 million.
The worst off by far is a 69-year 500 Mondial Spider Series I that took part in Mille Miglia, Targa Florio and Imola Gran Prix back in its glory days. Those days are decidedly over for the poor Ferrari 500, though, as all that remains is a mangled hull missing the wheels and the interior. The seller says that the engine and the transmission were preserved, though, and will be sold to the highest bidder. Despite the state the car is in, it is expected to go for $1.6 million or so.
