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The introduction of the VT Roadster in 1996 saw the then 32-year old Italian marque offer an open-top experience on a production car for the very first time. Previously only prototypes had been shown; the 1965 350 GT Spider, the 1968 Miura P400 Roadster and the 1980 Athon but none had made production. This VT Roadster as a result, stands apart from the other 465 examples. With the lowest production number of the produced Diablo VT Roadsters, this example was the first car to be completed, ahead of even the 1995 Bologna Morotrshow car. This example was first registered as the factory demonstrator wearing Italian registration mark 'AF 716 ZZ', this example was optioned from new in Bonsai Blue over Beige. The car was sold to prominent collector Peter Kaus, owner and curator of the Rosso Bianco Collection in Aschafffenburg. After Peter, this example was purchased by the current keeper in 2017 where it has since been used sparingly and kept in storage. Service work including a fresh bill of health ahead of sale, has been carried out by marque specialists. Today this Diablo presents as an unrepeatable example; the very first production specification open-top Lamborghini and furthermore, the factory demonstrator. Optioned in Bonzai Blue over Beige, this example is today offered with just 16,900 km from new and is available to view at our showrooms outside London immediately. 1996 Lamborghini Diablo VT D.K. Engineering Ltd If you are interested in the content of this listing, please contact the Dealer. Contact details are indicated below in the section "Contact the Dealer." Should you require confidential support from SpeedHolics for your inquiry, kindly complete the section "I am Interested." This listing is provided by SpeedHolics solely for the purpose of offering information and resources to our readers. The information contained within this listing is the property of the entity indicated as the "Dealer." SpeedHolics has no involvement in the commercial transactions arising from this listing, and we will not derive any financial gain from any sales made through it. Furthermore, SpeedHolics is entirely independent from the "Dealer" mentioned in this listing and maintains no affiliation, association, or connection with them in any capacity. Any transactions, engagements, or communications undertaken as a result of this listing are the sole responsibility of the parties involved, and SpeedHolics shall bear no liability or responsibility in connection therewith. For more information, please refer to the "Legal & Copyright" section below. SH ID 25-0809008 FEATURED BY SPEEDHOLICS In Stock SEARCH OTHER CARS United Kingdom Dealer This Car Contact the Dealer I am Interested Legal & Copyright Transmission Manual Drive Side LHD D.K. Engineering Ltd Little Green Street Farm, Green Street Chorleywood United Kingdom Contact details kbn@dkengineeringltd.com +44 (0)1923 287 687 Visit dealer's website If you are intrested in this car and you would like SpeedHolics to put you in touch with the right person, please fill in this form. Let us arrange everything for you. How to contact you? I'd like to receive weekly updates about new listings SUBMIT We take your privacy seriously. While submitting your information please check our Privacy Policy & Terms of Use Your content has been submitted Disclaimer SpeedHolics has not been paid to feature this product or brand, nor will we profit from any purchases you may make through the links in this article. We’re a fully independent website. SpeedHolics provides the information contained in this section solely as a resource for its users without any form of assurance. While SpeedHolics tries to provide high quality content, it does not guarantee the accuracy, reliability, appropriateness for use or timeliness of this information. Visitors to this page should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of any of the material it contains without first conducting their own investigations and seeking professional advice specific to their own situation if necessary. We will not be liable for any transactions carried out by you as a result of the information that you can find on this page. Please exercise your due diligence. Dealers Support Are you the owner of this content and you want to make changes or to ask any questions to our editorial team? Write an email to team@speedholics.com. Copyright & DMCA Photos and texts are property and copyright of the respective owner as indicated in the section "Dealer" of this page. SpeedHolics has requested and obtained written authorisation to reproduce the content. Copyright holders who believe their rights under copyright law have been infringed are invited to follow our notice and takedown procedure as required by DMCA regulations. The notice and take down procedure is described here: https://www.speedholics.com/copyright The introduction of the VT Roadster in 1996 saw the then 32-year old Italian marque offer an open-top experience on a production car for the very first time. Previously only prototypes had been shown; the 1965 350 GT Spider, the 1968 Miura P400 Roadster and the 1980 Athon but none had made production. This VT Roadster as a result, stands apart from the other 465 examples. With the lowest production number of the produced Diablo VT Roadsters, this example was the first car to be completed, ahead of even the 1995 Bologna Morotrshow car. This example was first registered as the factory demonstrator wearing Italian registration mark 'AF 716 ZZ', this example was optioned from new in Bonsai Blue over Beige. The car was sold to prominent collector Peter Kaus, owner and curator of the Rosso Bianco Collection in Aschafffenburg. After Peter, this example was purchased by the current keeper in 2017 where it has since been used sparingly and kept in storage. Service work including a fresh bill of health ahead of sale, has been carried out by marque specialists. Today this Diablo presents as an unrepeatable example; the very first production specification open-top Lamborghini and furthermore, the factory demonstrator. Optioned in Bonzai Blue over Beige, this example is today offered with just 16,900 km from new and is available to view at our showrooms outside London immediately. Other Cars from D.K. Engineering Ltd 1995-Ferrari-F50-01.jpeg 1995-Ferrari-F50-02.jpeg 1995-Ferrari-F50-20.jpg 1995-Ferrari-F50-01.jpeg 1/20 1995 Ferrari F50 D.K. 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The Ferrari 275 GTB Is there a car that better embodies the glamour and romance of the Italian 1960s Gran Turismo than the Ferrari 275 GTB? Its Pininfarina-designed Scaglietti-built fastback body, with its smiley nose and shark-like gills, is sensuous and pure, devoid of any unnecessary clutter. For us, it’s an objet d’art – one with a soul-stirring 12-cylinder engine and delectable open-gate gearshift, which can whisk you away to a sun-dappled parallel universe that encapsulates the 1960s Dolce Vita era in one stab of the deliciously long throttle pedal. It’s miraculous how the slightly reclined position of the dainty driver’s seat coupled with the enveloping wraparound dashboard and windscreen helps to make the 275 GTB feel so diminutive. Throw a commanding V12 producing 300HP, oodles of on-tap torque and steering which treads the line between light and direct into the mix, and you’ve got a genuinely quick Gran Turismo with an impressive breadth of real-world ability. Loping along the motorways of Europe? No sweat. Attacking the alpine road leading to your chalet high in the mountains? Good luck wiping the smile off your face. There’s an inherent peppiness to the 275 GTB, though not so much to compromise its GT credentials. The large wooden-rimmed steering wheel feels so alive, wriggling in your palms and communicating exactly what the front wheels are doing. “Is there a car that better embodies the glamour and romance of the Italian 1960s Gran Turismo than the Ferrari 275 GTB?” Once warm, the legendary open-gate gearshift is every bit as satisfying as you would imagine, so long as you’re decisive and smooth with your inputs. That said, the intoxicatingly linear torque from the four-cam V12 and long travel of the throttle pedal means you needn’t worry too much about changing down in order to pass other cars. Did we mention the noise? It’s sensational – an aural symphony of power and soul. Chassis number 07629 One of only 248 ‘Short-Nose’ 275 GTBs produced, chassis number 07629 left the Ferrari factory on 20 July 1965, destined for its first owner, one Paolo Mariani from Rome. Judging by its specification, Signor Mariani was a gentlemen of distinguished taste. The car was finished in Rosso Rubino, a gorgeous darker shade of red, with a contrasting Beige Connolly leather interior. While the optional electric windows and ZF limited-slip differential are desirable, it's the fabulous magnesium Campagnolo ‘Starburst’ wheels that crown the car’s overall aesthetic. We think they lend Pininfarina’s sensational design a more modern, forward-thinking aura. In 1969, chassis number 07629 made a starring appearance in the Italian film Un Detective, which was directed by Romolo Guerrieri and starred Adolfo Celi, Franco Nero and Florinda Bolkan. By this point the 275 has been refinished in Giallo Fly and fitted with a chrome front-bumper surround. The Ferrari clearly made an impression, because it was acquired shortly afterwards by the German model Ines Kummernuss Lunardi, who lived in Parma with her fashion-photographer husband Giovanni Lunardi. Ines’ most famous series of photographs were shot in Saigon in 1973, when she embedded with the Vietnamese military towards the end of the Vietnam War for Grazia. In 1969, chassis number 07629 made a starring appearance in the Italian film Un Detective, which was directed by Romolo Guerrieri and starred Adolfo Celi, Franco Nero and Florinda Bolkan. By this point the 275 has been refinished in Giallo Fly and fitted with a chrome front-bumper surround. The Ferrari clearly made an impression, because it was acquired shortly afterwards by the German model Ines Kummernuss Lunardi, who lived in Parma with her fashion-photographer husband Giovanni Lunardi. Ines’ most famous series of photographs were shot in Saigon in 1973, when she embedded with the Vietnamese military towards the end of the Vietnam War for Grazia. In 1977 this 275 was exported to the United States of America, where it was subsequently advertised for sale in the Los Angeles Times, described as being painted red with a ‘fresh’ black leather interior. A copy of the advert can be found in the car’s generous history file. A decade later chassis 07629 wound up in the collection of Kenji Sasamoto in Japan, though the car would return to California to be restored by European Auto Restoration Inc. in Costa Mesa. Upon completion of the project, Sasamoto exhibited this Ferrari in the Forza Ferrari Concours d’Elegance held during the 15th Annual Ferrari Club of Japan Meeting at Suzuka in 1993, where the car was duly awarded a second-in-class trophy. Chassis 07629 returned to the West Coast of America in the mid-Noughties, where it remained right up until 2023, when its penultimate owner sadly passed away. “In recent months, this Ferrari was subjected to an extensive mechanical restoration and returned to its original shade of Rosso Rubino, project work totalling over 195,000 US dollars.” In recent months, this Ferrari was sent to Dugan Enterprises in California for an extensive mechanical restoration. Totalling over 175,000 US dollars, as evidenced by the myriad accompanying invoices, the lion’s share of the work concerned the engine. After the V12 was removed from the chassis, it was entirely disassembled and inspected. New piston rings were fitted, in addition to the gaskets and seals. Once carefully rebuilt, the unit was subjected to compression and leak-down tests. Needless to say, it’s in rude health and running beautifully smoothly. Virtually all chassis 07629’s mechanical componentry was rebuilt and/or serviced. Take the brakes, for example, which were overhauled on all four corners, and the suspension, which included the rebuild of the dampers. The rear transaxle and differential were comprehensively rebuilt. Aesthetically, a number of small trim issues were addressed, such as the chrome headlight surrounds, which were replaced, and various pieces of interior trim. Crucially, chassis 07629 has been refinished in its original and incredibly elegant shade of Rosso Rubino. Retaining its matching-numbers chassis and engine and accompanied by a tool roll and five spare Borrani wire wheels, chassis number 07629 is a wonderful example of the 275 GTB, one of Ferrari’s most revered Gran Turismos. The authenticity and quality of the car today stands as a testament to the extraordinary restoration undertaken in the late 1980s. You really would think it was restored five years ago – not over three decades ago. Its documented provenance, as confirmed by the leading Ferrari expert Marcel Massini in his accompanying report, is the proverbial cherry on the cake. 1965 Ferrari 275 GTB Girardo & Co. Ltd If you are interested in the content of this listing, please contact the Dealer. Contact details are indicated below in the section "Contact the Dealer." Should you require confidential support from SpeedHolics for your inquiry, kindly complete the section "I am Interested." This listing is provided by SpeedHolics solely for the purpose of offering information and resources to our readers. The information contained within this listing is the property of the entity indicated as the "Dealer." SpeedHolics has no involvement in the commercial transactions arising from this listing, and we will not derive any financial gain from any sales made through it. Furthermore, SpeedHolics is entirely independent from the "Dealer" mentioned in this listing and maintains no affiliation, association, or connection with them in any capacity. Any transactions, engagements, or communications undertaken as a result of this listing are the sole responsibility of the parties involved, and SpeedHolics shall bear no liability or responsibility in connection therewith. For more information, please refer to the "Legal & Copyright" section below. SH ID 24-0212013 FEATURED BY SPEEDHOLICS Sold SEARCH OTHER CARS United Kingdom Dealer This Car Contact the Dealer I am Interested Legal & Copyright Engine number 07629 Retaining its matching-numbers chassis and engine Delivered new to Rome, finished in Rosso Rubino over a Beige Connolly leather interior Recently returned to its original shade of Rosso Rubino Fresh from an extensive mechanical service and refresh, totalling over 175,000 US dollars Featured in the Italian 1960s film ‘Un Detective’, starring Franco Nero Retaining its ultra-rare original Campagnolo ‘starburst’ wheels Accompanied by a comprehensive history report produced by the acclaimed Ferrari historian Marcel Massini, copies of its original factory build sheets, a tool roll and a spare set of Borrani wire wheels One of only 248 ‘Short-Nose’ Ferrari 275 GTBs produced Girardo & Co. Ltd Belchers Farm Oxford United Kingdom Contact details info@girardo.com +44 (0)203 621 2923 Visit dealer's website If you are intrested in this car and you would like SpeedHolics to put you in touch with the right person, please fill in this form. Let us arrange everything for you. How to contact you? I'd like to receive weekly updates about new listings SUBMIT We take your privacy seriously. While submitting your information please check our Privacy Policy & Terms of Use Your content has been submitted Disclaimer SpeedHolics has not been paid to feature this product or brand, nor will we profit from any purchases you may make through the links in this article. We’re a fully independent website. SpeedHolics provides the information contained in this section solely as a resource for its users without any form of assurance. While SpeedHolics tries to provide high quality content, it does not guarantee the accuracy, reliability, appropriateness for use or timeliness of this information. Visitors to this page should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of any of the material it contains without first conducting their own investigations and seeking professional advice specific to their own situation if necessary. We will not be liable for any transactions carried out by you as a result of the information that you can find on this page. Please exercise your due diligence. Dealers Support Are you the owner of this content and you want to make changes or to ask any questions to our editorial team? Write an email to team@speedholics.com. Copyright & DMCA Photos and texts are property and copyright of the respective owner as indicated in the section "Dealer" of this page. SpeedHolics has requested and obtained written authorisation to reproduce the content. Copyright holders who believe their rights under copyright law have been infringed are invited to follow our notice and takedown procedure as required by DMCA regulations. The notice and take down procedure is described here: https://www.speedholics.com/copyright The Ferrari 275 GTB Is there a car that better embodies the glamour and romance of the Italian 1960s Gran Turismo than the Ferrari 275 GTB? Its Pininfarina-designed Scaglietti-built fastback body, with its smiley nose and shark-like gills, is sensuous and pure, devoid of any unnecessary clutter. For us, it’s an objet d’art – one with a soul-stirring 12-cylinder engine and delectable open-gate gearshift, which can whisk you away to a sun-dappled parallel universe that encapsulates the 1960s Dolce Vita era in one stab of the deliciously long throttle pedal. It’s miraculous how the slightly reclined position of the dainty driver’s seat coupled with the enveloping wraparound dashboard and windscreen helps to make the 275 GTB feel so diminutive. Throw a commanding V12 producing 300HP, oodles of on-tap torque and steering which treads the line between light and direct into the mix, and you’ve got a genuinely quick Gran Turismo with an impressive breadth of real-world ability. Loping along the motorways of Europe? No sweat. Attacking the alpine road leading to your chalet high in the mountains? Good luck wiping the smile off your face. There’s an inherent peppiness to the 275 GTB, though not so much to compromise its GT credentials. The large wooden-rimmed steering wheel feels so alive, wriggling in your palms and communicating exactly what the front wheels are doing. “Is there a car that better embodies the glamour and romance of the Italian 1960s Gran Turismo than the Ferrari 275 GTB?” Once warm, the legendary open-gate gearshift is every bit as satisfying as you would imagine, so long as you’re decisive and smooth with your inputs. That said, the intoxicatingly linear torque from the four-cam V12 and long travel of the throttle pedal means you needn’t worry too much about changing down in order to pass other cars. Did we mention the noise? It’s sensational – an aural symphony of power and soul. Chassis number 07629 One of only 248 ‘Short-Nose’ 275 GTBs produced, chassis number 07629 left the Ferrari factory on 20 July 1965, destined for its first owner, one Paolo Mariani from Rome. Judging by its specification, Signor Mariani was a gentlemen of distinguished taste. The car was finished in Rosso Rubino, a gorgeous darker shade of red, with a contrasting Beige Connolly leather interior. While the optional electric windows and ZF limited-slip differential are desirable, it's the fabulous magnesium Campagnolo ‘Starburst’ wheels that crown the car’s overall aesthetic. We think they lend Pininfarina’s sensational design a more modern, forward-thinking aura. In 1969, chassis number 07629 made a starring appearance in the Italian film Un Detective, which was directed by Romolo Guerrieri and starred Adolfo Celi, Franco Nero and Florinda Bolkan. By this point the 275 has been refinished in Giallo Fly and fitted with a chrome front-bumper surround. The Ferrari clearly made an impression, because it was acquired shortly afterwards by the German model Ines Kummernuss Lunardi, who lived in Parma with her fashion-photographer husband Giovanni Lunardi. Ines’ most famous series of photographs were shot in Saigon in 1973, when she embedded with the Vietnamese military towards the end of the Vietnam War for Grazia. In 1969, chassis number 07629 made a starring appearance in the Italian film Un Detective, which was directed by Romolo Guerrieri and starred Adolfo Celi, Franco Nero and Florinda Bolkan. By this point the 275 has been refinished in Giallo Fly and fitted with a chrome front-bumper surround. The Ferrari clearly made an impression, because it was acquired shortly afterwards by the German model Ines Kummernuss Lunardi, who lived in Parma with her fashion-photographer husband Giovanni Lunardi. Ines’ most famous series of photographs were shot in Saigon in 1973, when she embedded with the Vietnamese military towards the end of the Vietnam War for Grazia. In 1977 this 275 was exported to the United States of America, where it was subsequently advertised for sale in the Los Angeles Times, described as being painted red with a ‘fresh’ black leather interior. A copy of the advert can be found in the car’s generous history file. A decade later chassis 07629 wound up in the collection of Kenji Sasamoto in Japan, though the car would return to California to be restored by European Auto Restoration Inc. in Costa Mesa. Upon completion of the project, Sasamoto exhibited this Ferrari in the Forza Ferrari Concours d’Elegance held during the 15th Annual Ferrari Club of Japan Meeting at Suzuka in 1993, where the car was duly awarded a second-in-class trophy. Chassis 07629 returned to the West Coast of America in the mid-Noughties, where it remained right up until 2023, when its penultimate owner sadly passed away. “In recent months, this Ferrari was subjected to an extensive mechanical restoration and returned to its original shade of Rosso Rubino, project work totalling over 195,000 US dollars.” In recent months, this Ferrari was sent to Dugan Enterprises in California for an extensive mechanical restoration. Totalling over 175,000 US dollars, as evidenced by the myriad accompanying invoices, the lion’s share of the work concerned the engine. After the V12 was removed from the chassis, it was entirely disassembled and inspected. New piston rings were fitted, in addition to the gaskets and seals. Once carefully rebuilt, the unit was subjected to compression and leak-down tests. Needless to say, it’s in rude health and running beautifully smoothly. Virtually all chassis 07629’s mechanical componentry was rebuilt and/or serviced. Take the brakes, for example, which were overhauled on all four corners, and the suspension, which included the rebuild of the dampers. The rear transaxle and differential were comprehensively rebuilt. Aesthetically, a number of small trim issues were addressed, such as the chrome headlight surrounds, which were replaced, and various pieces of interior trim. Crucially, chassis 07629 has been refinished in its original and incredibly elegant shade of Rosso Rubino. Retaining its matching-numbers chassis and engine and accompanied by a tool roll and five spare Borrani wire wheels, chassis number 07629 is a wonderful example of the 275 GTB, one of Ferrari’s most revered Gran Turismos. The authenticity and quality of the car today stands as a testament to the extraordinary restoration undertaken in the late 1980s. You really would think it was restored five years ago – not over three decades ago. Its documented provenance, as confirmed by the leading Ferrari expert Marcel Massini in his accompanying report, is the proverbial cherry on the cake. Other Cars from Girardo & Co. Ltd 1985-Lancia-Delta-S4-Stradale-01.jpg 1985-Lancia-Delta-S4-Stradale-02.jpg 1985-Lancia-Delta-S4-Stradale-20.jpg 1985-Lancia-Delta-S4-Stradale-01.jpg 1/20 1985 Lancia Delta S4 Stradale Girardo & Co. Ltd United Kingdom 1968-Lamborghini-Miura-LP400-S-01.jpg 1968-Lamborghini-Miura-LP400-S-02.jpg 1968-Lamborghini-Miura-LP400-S-20.jpg 1968-Lamborghini-Miura-LP400-S-01.jpg 1/20 1968 Lamborghini Miura LP400 S Girardo & Co. 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The Peugeot 206 WRC The towering concrete overpass and the grassy banks either side of the structure are jam-packed with thousands of people, many of whom wave Spanish flags and banners. Ripples of buoyant, feverish excitement erupt with each and every car that storms towards and negotiates the tight left-hand hairpin, especially the compact Peugeot 206 WRCs, which cock their inside rear wheels as they pass like excitable puppies. This single corner at Rallye de España in 2002 encapsulates the wild popularity of the rallying around the turn of the Millennium. It was reminiscent of the halcyon days of Group B in the 1980s, when a similarly diverse plethora of manufacturers had flocked to the World Rally Championship. And Peugeot’s ‘Silver Bullets’ were front and centre. Not only did they return the title to the French marque for the first time since the 205 T16 managed the same feat in 1985 and ’86, but they also went one better, snatching the crown three times in a row, from 2000 to 2002. Unlike the large, boxy and practical saloons such as the Subaru Impreza and the Mitsubishi Lancer Evos which had become commonplace (and dominant), the comparatively dinky Peugeot 206 was an entirely different proposition – compact, curvaceous and as nimble as a fly, with all four wheels right at the corners “Not only did the 206 return the title to Peugeot for the first time since the 205 managed the same feat in 1985 and ’86, but it also snatched the crown three times in a row, from 2000 to 2002.” If its Group B forebear, the 205 T16, was a caveman’s club, the 206 WRC was a surgeon’s scalpel. The circular plastic door handles and the headlight surrounds were all that were carried over from the road-going 206, Peugeot exploiting the FIA’s relatively relaxed rules and, of course, the fact it wasn’t required to build a costly homologation special for the road. For such a little car, the 206 WRC was crammed with state-of-the-art technology, from the suite of electronic systems including those which controlled the differentials to the unusual longitudinally-mounted gearbox behind the transverse turbocharged two-litre engine. Peugeot even developed its own shock absorbers. It was this research and development that equipped the 206 with a freakish breadth of ability and, ultimately, the edge over its rivals. Peugeot Sport No. C35 Stamped with the internal Peugeot Sport chassis number C35 and assigned the French registration ‘286 NNN 75’, the 206 WRC Evo 2 we’re pumped to be offering is one of 21 examples built to Evo 2 specifications. That meant a more powerful engine and a wheelbase subtly modified for greater agility (as if the original car needed it). Baptism of fire: this Peugeot 206 WRC made its competitive debut in the Cyprus Rally in 2001 A Works Peugeot Total World Rally Team entry, chassis C35 made its competitive debut at Rally Cyprus in June of 2001, in the hands of the then-reigning World Rally Champion Marcus Grönholm alongside his co-driver Timo Rautiainen. The duo’s tally of three special stage victories was agonizingly thwarted by a mechanical failure. The perilous ‘yumps’ and knee-deep gravel of Finland were next for chassis C35, which this time around was driven by the 1994 World Rally Champion Didier Auriol. The 45th Tour de Corse in October of 2001 was when this Peugeot really hit its stride. A new driver pairing was once again assigned, this time the French brothers Gilles and Herve Panizzi. They lived up their billing as the ‘Kings of Tarmac’, clinching six special stage victories and finishing second overall. Gilles Panizzi scored the first of C35’s three World Rally victories at the history-steeped Tour de Corse in 2002 As Panizzi narrowly missed out on victory in Corsica, so he was afforded a second bite of the apple in March of 2002, when the World Rally Championship returned to the mountainous French island. This time around, nobody could stop Panizzi, nor indeed the Peugeot Total World Rally Team. The 206 WRCs were untouchable, locking out the top three spots with ease. Panizzi was the class of the field, racking up eight special stage wins on his way to outright victory in this car. The famous Rallycourse annual described his performance as ‘stand-out’ – “His neatness and ability to use every inch of the road were beyond [Marcus] Grönholm and [Richard] Burns.” Peugeot’s dominance was also compared to Lancia’s ‘at its zenith’. High praise indeed… The freshly-crowned World Rally Champion Marcus Grönholm and his teammate Timo Rautiainen celebrate after dominating Rally Australia in 2002 Following further appearances at the Cyprus Rally and Rally Finland, chassis C35 made its final appearance of the 2002 season (and in silver) down under in the 15th Telstra Rally Australia. Grönholm, the freshly-crowned World Rally Champion, and Timo Rautiainen were back in the car. And by all accounts, the rally was nothing short of a walk in the park for the Finnish duo, the 206 once again proving the class of the field. So much so, that before the rally had even finished, Grönholm could think of nothing new to say to the hordes of reporters. Another 11 special stage victories under C35’s belt and a stunning second outright win to add to the bedpost. For the 2003 season, the tobacco giant Marlboro became Peugeot’s title sponsor. With the move came a visual refresh for the 206 WRCs. The characteristic silver was replaced with an all-red livery featuring the Marlboro logo which adorned so many iconic racing cars before. Marcus Grönholm and Timo Rautiainen won 11 special stages en route to victory in Rally New Zealand in 2003 If anyone had foolishly thought that the reigning champ Marcus Grönholm might rest on his title-winning laurels, they were promptly proved otherwise. Perhaps nowhere was this more evident than during the fourth round in New Zealand, a rally in which the Finn returned to the cockpit of chassis C35 – now adorned with the number one on its doors and roof. What transpired was a show of dominance even stronger than Australia the previous year. Grönholm and Rautiainen led from start to finish, adding 11 special stage wins to this Peugeot’s extraordinary tally. This Peugeot 206 would contest two further World Rally Championship events under the Works banner: Rallye Deutschland in the hands of Gilles Panizzi and its third Tour de Corse, this time with the 2001 World Rally Champion Richard Burns at the controls. Peugeot Sport retained possession of chassis C35 until 2005, when it was sold to a privateer outfit, which campaigned the car in the French Tarmac Rally Championship in 2005. “New Zealand was a show of dominance even stronger than Australia the previous year. Grönholm and Rautiainen led from start to finish, adding 11 special stage wins to this Peugeot’s extraordinary tally.” This 206 WRC made one further appearance in the World Rally Championship in 2005: Rally Deutschland, under the Equipe de France FFSA banner. Since then, chassis C35 has contested a plethora of domestic tarmac events across Europe, including most recently the 2017 Rally Legend in Italy. We acquired chassis C35 towards the end of 2021 and, considering its historical significance, promptly set about a meticulous cosmetic restoration. Of this Peugeot’s three victories on the world stage, Rally New Zealand in 2003 was the most impressive, therefore that was the moment in time we decided to return the car to. That means refinishing chassis C35 in its signature Marlboro red, reinstating its factory livery including Marcus Grönholm’s number one roundels, and returning the car to full gravel specification. Not only is this magnificent World Rally car accompanied by its FIA Gold Book, which crucially verifies the 11 World Rally Championship rounds chassis C35 contested. Also included are paperwork documenting its French registration, copies of the original FIA homologation papers for the 206 WRC, an extensively researched Girardo & Co. history report and a great number of high-resolution photos of the car in action during its Works career, sourced from the Girardo & Co. Archive. Arguably the most impressive aspect of the bumper history file is the comprehensive documentation for all three rallies in which this Peugeot 206 WRC triumphed: Rally Australia and the Tour de Corse in 2002 and Rally New Zealand in 2003. With everything from driver pace notes, spectator guides, media itineraries and journalists’ first-hand notes to special stage timesheets, maps and manufacturer schedules, these are nostalgic and extraordinarily detailed snapshots of the world-famous events chassis C35 won. Today, this Peugeot 206 WRC Evo 2 stands as an ultra-significant piece of motorsport history – a car which contested the world’s most famous rallies on both hard and loose surfaces and won three of them. Not only did chassis 35 help Marcus Grönholm to clinch the second of his drivers’ titles, but it also played an instrumental role in two of Peugeot’s three consecutive World Rally Championship constructors’ victories. There is no doubting the Peugeot 206 WRC was the car to beat in rallying’s top flight for three seasons. We’re proud to offer one of the finest examples of the breed. 2001 Peugeot 206 WRC Evo 2 Girardo & Co. Ltd If you are interested in the content of this listing, please contact the Dealer. Contact details are indicated below in the section "Contact the Dealer." Should you require confidential support from SpeedHolics for your inquiry, kindly complete the section "I am Interested." This listing is provided by SpeedHolics solely for the purpose of offering information and resources to our readers. The information contained within this listing is the property of the entity indicated as the "Dealer." SpeedHolics has no involvement in the commercial transactions arising from this listing, and we will not derive any financial gain from any sales made through it. 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SH ID 25-0221001 FEATURED BY SPEEDHOLICS Sold SEARCH OTHER CARS United Kingdom Dealer This Car Contact the Dealer I am Interested Legal & Copyright Winner of three World Rally Championship events: Rally Australia and the Tour de Corse in 2002 and Rally New Zealand in 2003 A Works Peugeot Sport entry in 10 rounds spanning three seasons of the World Rally Championship, as verified by its original FIA Gold Book Raced by three World Rally Champions: Marcus Grönholm, Didier Auriol and Richard Burns Campaigned by the double World Rally Champion Marcus Grönholm during his second championship-winning season Recently restored to the exact configuration and livery in which its triumphed in New Zealand, chassis C35 is accompanied by an extensive history file Accompanied by a generous history file comprising a wealth of event-specific documentation for the three World Rally Championship rounds in which this Peugeot triumphed Girardo & Co. 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The notice and take down procedure is described here: https://www.speedholics.com/copyright The Peugeot 206 WRC The towering concrete overpass and the grassy banks either side of the structure are jam-packed with thousands of people, many of whom wave Spanish flags and banners. Ripples of buoyant, feverish excitement erupt with each and every car that storms towards and negotiates the tight left-hand hairpin, especially the compact Peugeot 206 WRCs, which cock their inside rear wheels as they pass like excitable puppies. This single corner at Rallye de España in 2002 encapsulates the wild popularity of the rallying around the turn of the Millennium. It was reminiscent of the halcyon days of Group B in the 1980s, when a similarly diverse plethora of manufacturers had flocked to the World Rally Championship. And Peugeot’s ‘Silver Bullets’ were front and centre. Not only did they return the title to the French marque for the first time since the 205 T16 managed the same feat in 1985 and ’86, but they also went one better, snatching the crown three times in a row, from 2000 to 2002. Unlike the large, boxy and practical saloons such as the Subaru Impreza and the Mitsubishi Lancer Evos which had become commonplace (and dominant), the comparatively dinky Peugeot 206 was an entirely different proposition – compact, curvaceous and as nimble as a fly, with all four wheels right at the corners “Not only did the 206 return the title to Peugeot for the first time since the 205 managed the same feat in 1985 and ’86, but it also snatched the crown three times in a row, from 2000 to 2002.” If its Group B forebear, the 205 T16, was a caveman’s club, the 206 WRC was a surgeon’s scalpel. The circular plastic door handles and the headlight surrounds were all that were carried over from the road-going 206, Peugeot exploiting the FIA’s relatively relaxed rules and, of course, the fact it wasn’t required to build a costly homologation special for the road. For such a little car, the 206 WRC was crammed with state-of-the-art technology, from the suite of electronic systems including those which controlled the differentials to the unusual longitudinally-mounted gearbox behind the transverse turbocharged two-litre engine. Peugeot even developed its own shock absorbers. It was this research and development that equipped the 206 with a freakish breadth of ability and, ultimately, the edge over its rivals. Peugeot Sport No. C35 Stamped with the internal Peugeot Sport chassis number C35 and assigned the French registration ‘286 NNN 75’, the 206 WRC Evo 2 we’re pumped to be offering is one of 21 examples built to Evo 2 specifications. That meant a more powerful engine and a wheelbase subtly modified for greater agility (as if the original car needed it). Baptism of fire: this Peugeot 206 WRC made its competitive debut in the Cyprus Rally in 2001 A Works Peugeot Total World Rally Team entry, chassis C35 made its competitive debut at Rally Cyprus in June of 2001, in the hands of the then-reigning World Rally Champion Marcus Grönholm alongside his co-driver Timo Rautiainen. The duo’s tally of three special stage victories was agonizingly thwarted by a mechanical failure. The perilous ‘yumps’ and knee-deep gravel of Finland were next for chassis C35, which this time around was driven by the 1994 World Rally Champion Didier Auriol. The 45th Tour de Corse in October of 2001 was when this Peugeot really hit its stride. A new driver pairing was once again assigned, this time the French brothers Gilles and Herve Panizzi. They lived up their billing as the ‘Kings of Tarmac’, clinching six special stage victories and finishing second overall. Gilles Panizzi scored the first of C35’s three World Rally victories at the history-steeped Tour de Corse in 2002 As Panizzi narrowly missed out on victory in Corsica, so he was afforded a second bite of the apple in March of 2002, when the World Rally Championship returned to the mountainous French island. This time around, nobody could stop Panizzi, nor indeed the Peugeot Total World Rally Team. The 206 WRCs were untouchable, locking out the top three spots with ease. Panizzi was the class of the field, racking up eight special stage wins on his way to outright victory in this car. The famous Rallycourse annual described his performance as ‘stand-out’ – “His neatness and ability to use every inch of the road were beyond [Marcus] Grönholm and [Richard] Burns.” Peugeot’s dominance was also compared to Lancia’s ‘at its zenith’. High praise indeed… The freshly-crowned World Rally Champion Marcus Grönholm and his teammate Timo Rautiainen celebrate after dominating Rally Australia in 2002 Following further appearances at the Cyprus Rally and Rally Finland, chassis C35 made its final appearance of the 2002 season (and in silver) down under in the 15th Telstra Rally Australia. Grönholm, the freshly-crowned World Rally Champion, and Timo Rautiainen were back in the car. And by all accounts, the rally was nothing short of a walk in the park for the Finnish duo, the 206 once again proving the class of the field. So much so, that before the rally had even finished, Grönholm could think of nothing new to say to the hordes of reporters. Another 11 special stage victories under C35’s belt and a stunning second outright win to add to the bedpost. For the 2003 season, the tobacco giant Marlboro became Peugeot’s title sponsor. With the move came a visual refresh for the 206 WRCs. The characteristic silver was replaced with an all-red livery featuring the Marlboro logo which adorned so many iconic racing cars before. Marcus Grönholm and Timo Rautiainen won 11 special stages en route to victory in Rally New Zealand in 2003 If anyone had foolishly thought that the reigning champ Marcus Grönholm might rest on his title-winning laurels, they were promptly proved otherwise. Perhaps nowhere was this more evident than during the fourth round in New Zealand, a rally in which the Finn returned to the cockpit of chassis C35 – now adorned with the number one on its doors and roof. What transpired was a show of dominance even stronger than Australia the previous year. Grönholm and Rautiainen led from start to finish, adding 11 special stage wins to this Peugeot’s extraordinary tally. This Peugeot 206 would contest two further World Rally Championship events under the Works banner: Rallye Deutschland in the hands of Gilles Panizzi and its third Tour de Corse, this time with the 2001 World Rally Champion Richard Burns at the controls. Peugeot Sport retained possession of chassis C35 until 2005, when it was sold to a privateer outfit, which campaigned the car in the French Tarmac Rally Championship in 2005. “New Zealand was a show of dominance even stronger than Australia the previous year. Grönholm and Rautiainen led from start to finish, adding 11 special stage wins to this Peugeot’s extraordinary tally.” This 206 WRC made one further appearance in the World Rally Championship in 2005: Rally Deutschland, under the Equipe de France FFSA banner. Since then, chassis C35 has contested a plethora of domestic tarmac events across Europe, including most recently the 2017 Rally Legend in Italy. We acquired chassis C35 towards the end of 2021 and, considering its historical significance, promptly set about a meticulous cosmetic restoration. Of this Peugeot’s three victories on the world stage, Rally New Zealand in 2003 was the most impressive, therefore that was the moment in time we decided to return the car to. That means refinishing chassis C35 in its signature Marlboro red, reinstating its factory livery including Marcus Grönholm’s number one roundels, and returning the car to full gravel specification. Not only is this magnificent World Rally car accompanied by its FIA Gold Book, which crucially verifies the 11 World Rally Championship rounds chassis C35 contested. Also included are paperwork documenting its French registration, copies of the original FIA homologation papers for the 206 WRC, an extensively researched Girardo & Co. history report and a great number of high-resolution photos of the car in action during its Works career, sourced from the Girardo & Co. Archive. Arguably the most impressive aspect of the bumper history file is the comprehensive documentation for all three rallies in which this Peugeot 206 WRC triumphed: Rally Australia and the Tour de Corse in 2002 and Rally New Zealand in 2003. With everything from driver pace notes, spectator guides, media itineraries and journalists’ first-hand notes to special stage timesheets, maps and manufacturer schedules, these are nostalgic and extraordinarily detailed snapshots of the world-famous events chassis C35 won. Today, this Peugeot 206 WRC Evo 2 stands as an ultra-significant piece of motorsport history – a car which contested the world’s most famous rallies on both hard and loose surfaces and won three of them. Not only did chassis 35 help Marcus Grönholm to clinch the second of his drivers’ titles, but it also played an instrumental role in two of Peugeot’s three consecutive World Rally Championship constructors’ victories. 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In October 1987, the Esprit received its first revamp since its initial launch in 1976 and was given the project codename ‘X180’. This design was the work of Peter Stevens, who was also responsible for the styling of the Lotus Elan M100 and McLaren F1. Whilst it retained the basic creativity behind the original Giorgetto Giugiaro design, it featured rounder, smoother lines, which helped to reduce the drag coefficient to only 0.33. It was, in essence, a restyled bodyshell on an established, proven chassis and displayed ‘Turbo’ badges behind the line where the door shut. At the rear, there was an aerodynamically profiled under tray/spoiler to remove hot air from the engine compartment and cool the brakes. Mechanically, the X180 differed little from its predecessor, the Esprit Turbo HC, with its 2,174cc, 16-valve, double overhead cam, Lotus 910 engine, developing the same 215bhp, and 220ft/lbs of torque. One important change was the gearbox with the Citroen/Maserati 5-speed unit being replaced by that from the Renault Alpine GTA saloon, which provided slightly higher gear ratios. Other improvements, following a redesign of the interior, included increased headroom and legroom, and a wider footwell. The X180 was a financial success, with 1,058 examples being built in 1988, a figure that would never be repeated. Having been laid up since circa 2015, the decision was taken to strip the car back to its bare bones, and restore it to a very high standard. The engine was removed, stripped and checked, but was found to have no issues, so it was cleaned, carefully rebuilt, and now sits unmarked in the engine bay topped with additional electric cooling fans to aid air flow. It's been resprayed in its original black and appears to be unmarked. The interior has also seen a thorough refresh with new carpets and the cream leather seats have been re-connollised and now look particularly inviting. The suspension has benefitted from the same attention to detail with all necessary parts replaced or refurbished, finished off with freshly painted wheels and new tyres all round. The car is supplied with some service history, plenty of invoices and a large photo album cataloguing the restoration. Since then, it has been used sparingly, taken to car shows and enjoyed on fine days. An MOT was completed on 11th March 2024 with 'No Advisories'. Listed below are some of the items attended to: Engine dismantled, cleaned and rebuilt. Carburettors cleaned and rebuilt. New radiator with a new set of 3/9 blade fans New brake discs and refurbished callipers all round. New springs and coil-over shock absorbers. New wheel bearings A set of three additional thermostatic fans for extra cooling in stationary traffic above the engine Two new stainless steel fuel tanks. New fuel lines. New exhaust. New oil radiator Refurbished headlight motors and headlights upgraded to LED New carpet. Reconnollised leather. New electric aerial Air conditioning converted to take modern gas. New central locking system Wheels refurbished and painted with new tyres all round and centre caps New nose badge made with 22-carat Gold Leaf 1988 Lotus Esprit Turbo X180 Iconic Auctioneers Ltd If you are interested in the content of this listing, please contact the Dealer. Contact details are indicated below in the section "Contact the Dealer." Should you require confidential support from SpeedHolics for your inquiry, kindly complete the section "I am Interested." This listing is provided by SpeedHolics solely for the purpose of offering information and resources to our readers. The information contained within this listing is the property of the entity indicated as the "Dealer." SpeedHolics has no involvement in the commercial transactions arising from this listing, and we will not derive any financial gain from any sales made through it. 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SH ID 24-0722013 FEATURED BY SPEEDHOLICS In Stock SEARCH OTHER CARS United Kingdom Dealer This Car Contact the Dealer I am Interested Legal & Copyright Engine Number CP910880725120 Transmission Manual Body Colour Black Iconic Auctioneers Ltd The Forge, Harwoods House, Banbury Road Ashorne United Kingdom Contact details inquiries@iconicauctioneers.com +44 (0) 1926 691 141 Visit dealer's website If you are intrested in this car and you would like SpeedHolics to put you in touch with the right person, please fill in this form. Let us arrange everything for you. How to contact you? I'd like to receive weekly updates about new listings SUBMIT We take your privacy seriously. While submitting your information please check our Privacy Policy & Terms of Use Your content has been submitted Disclaimer SpeedHolics has not been paid to feature this product or brand, nor will we profit from any purchases you may make through the links in this article. We’re a fully independent website. SpeedHolics provides the information contained in this section solely as a resource for its users without any form of assurance. While SpeedHolics tries to provide high quality content, it does not guarantee the accuracy, reliability, appropriateness for use or timeliness of this information. Visitors to this page should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of any of the material it contains without first conducting their own investigations and seeking professional advice specific to their own situation if necessary. We will not be liable for any transactions carried out by you as a result of the information that you can find on this page. Please exercise your due diligence. Dealers Support Are you the owner of this content and you want to make changes or to ask any questions to our editorial team? Write an email to team@speedholics.com. Copyright & DMCA Photos and texts are property and copyright of the respective owner as indicated in the section "Dealer" of this page. SpeedHolics has requested and obtained written authorisation to reproduce the content. Copyright holders who believe their rights under copyright law have been infringed are invited to follow our notice and takedown procedure as required by DMCA regulations. The notice and take down procedure is described here: https://www.speedholics.com/copyright In October 1987, the Esprit received its first revamp since its initial launch in 1976 and was given the project codename ‘X180’. This design was the work of Peter Stevens, who was also responsible for the styling of the Lotus Elan M100 and McLaren F1. Whilst it retained the basic creativity behind the original Giorgetto Giugiaro design, it featured rounder, smoother lines, which helped to reduce the drag coefficient to only 0.33. It was, in essence, a restyled bodyshell on an established, proven chassis and displayed ‘Turbo’ badges behind the line where the door shut. At the rear, there was an aerodynamically profiled under tray/spoiler to remove hot air from the engine compartment and cool the brakes. Mechanically, the X180 differed little from its predecessor, the Esprit Turbo HC, with its 2,174cc, 16-valve, double overhead cam, Lotus 910 engine, developing the same 215bhp, and 220ft/lbs of torque. One important change was the gearbox with the Citroen/Maserati 5-speed unit being replaced by that from the Renault Alpine GTA saloon, which provided slightly higher gear ratios. Other improvements, following a redesign of the interior, included increased headroom and legroom, and a wider footwell. The X180 was a financial success, with 1,058 examples being built in 1988, a figure that would never be repeated. Having been laid up since circa 2015, the decision was taken to strip the car back to its bare bones, and restore it to a very high standard. The engine was removed, stripped and checked, but was found to have no issues, so it was cleaned, carefully rebuilt, and now sits unmarked in the engine bay topped with additional electric cooling fans to aid air flow. It's been resprayed in its original black and appears to be unmarked. The interior has also seen a thorough refresh with new carpets and the cream leather seats have been re-connollised and now look particularly inviting. The suspension has benefitted from the same attention to detail with all necessary parts replaced or refurbished, finished off with freshly painted wheels and new tyres all round. The car is supplied with some service history, plenty of invoices and a large photo album cataloguing the restoration. Since then, it has been used sparingly, taken to car shows and enjoyed on fine days. An MOT was completed on 11th March 2024 with 'No Advisories'. Listed below are some of the items attended to: Engine dismantled, cleaned and rebuilt. Carburettors cleaned and rebuilt. New radiator with a new set of 3/9 blade fans New brake discs and refurbished callipers all round. New springs and coil-over shock absorbers. New wheel bearings A set of three additional thermostatic fans for extra cooling in stationary traffic above the engine Two new stainless steel fuel tanks. New fuel lines. New exhaust. New oil radiator Refurbished headlight motors and headlights upgraded to LED New carpet. Reconnollised leather. New electric aerial Air conditioning converted to take modern gas. 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Luigi Chinetti and the North American Racing Team Among the greatest privateer racing teams, Luigi Chinetti’s North American Racing Team (N.A.R.T.) was a staple of motorsport – both in American and Europe – for over 30 years. The equipe was born after a Christmas Eve conversation in 1946 between Chinetti and Ferrari, who’d kindled a friendship during their respective (and very successful) tenures as drivers at Alfa Romeo in the 1930s. Ferrari spoke of his plans to start building sports cars, which Chinetti thought potentially fruitful given his affluent friends in America, where he’d emigrated before the Second World War. Little did the pair know it, but this was to be the start of Luigi Chinetti Motors Inc. and, ultimately, the North American Racing Team. As well as becoming Ferrari’s official concessionaire in North America, Chinetti began providing Ferraris to wealthy individuals for racing purposes, along with his mechanical expertise and influence with the American racing authorities. Naturally, he relished the chance to drive the cars he was able to procure and his success was extensive, including wins at the Le Mans and Spa 24-hour races. “N.A.R.T. was supplied with a steady stream of competitive ex-Works racing cars, while the exposure and success on the track was effective advertising for Ferrari, especially in North America. It was a win-win scenario.” For over three decades, N.A.R.T. took on the factory might at high-profile races across the world, working with a small group of loyal volunteers and employees. Highlights were plentiful, but undoubtedly the greatest achievement was the brilliant albeit unexpected outright win at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1965. Suffice to say, it was a mutually beneficial relationship between Chinetti and Ferrari – N.A.R.T. was supplied with a steady stream of competitive ex-Works racing cars, which enticed famous drivers and indulgent amateurs alike, while the exposure and success on the track was effective advertising for Ferrari, especially in North America. It was a win-win scenario. Over the course of its history, N.A.R.T. raced its fair share of left-field cars, not least the Chevrolet Corvette and the Sunbeam Alpine. This car, the unique Ferrari 308 GT4 LM, is another which falls under the same umbrella. The ‘Dinotto’ The oil crisis of the 1970s was a curious time for Ferrari dealers. And particularly so for those in the United States, a market which had outlawed the then-flagship V12-powered 365 GT4 BB and 365 GT4 on the grounds of emissions. As a result, in 1975, the only new Ferrari Americans could buy was the wedge-shaped 308 GT4 – a car which didn’t actually have the Prancing Horse emblem on its nose, but rather a square badge bearing the name Dino. Chassis 08020 captured inside the Ferrari factory during its early development phase Chinetti needed to raise demand for the baby 308 GT4 and fast. The most logical course of action? Take the car racing, of course. An approach was made to Enzo Ferrari in Maranello and once a wealthy backer had been found in the form of the Los Angeles-based collector Bill Schanbacher, factory development work began on the first – and only – 308 GT4 LM. We spoke with Dick Fritz, who served as N.A.R.T.’s team manager for many years, about the car’s conception. “Chinetti’s belief in the concept and his famous powers of persuasion were why the 308 GT4 LM came to be,” Fritz told us. “I’m not sure it was something the factory itself believed would be a success. But Chinetti always maintained that if sales of a particular new car were low, racing it was a surefire way of boosting its commercial appeal. That the 308 GT4 was the only new Ferrari customers could buy in the United States in 1974 only strengthened Chinetti’s case to the factory.” First, the ingegneri in Maranello subjected chassis number 08020 (among the earliest GT4s built) to a crash diet. The heavy steel panels, floors and wheel arches were replaced with lightweight aluminium or glass-fibre and the glass windows swapped out with Plexiglass, while the chassis was shaved of weight wherever possible. Competition-specification braking and suspension systems were installed, in addition to a single 180-litre endurance fuel tank. The characteristic angular Bertone bodywork was given an aerodynamic makeover with the addition of flared wheel arches, dams and intakes feeding various ducts and an enormous ‘whale-tail’ rear spoiler. There were a number of neat competition-oriented mechanical enhancements to the body, too, including gearbox oil and water inlets on each hip and a subtle external pipe reading the current fuel level. In the end, Ferrari was able to shave an astonishing 200kg from the production 308 GT4. Combined with a transversely mounted V8 upgraded with various 365 GTB/4 ‘Daytona’ Competizione components to produce a healthy 300bhp at 8,200rpm, the 308 GT4 LM was quick. One-hundred and seventy miles-per-hour quick. During the development period, a number of discreet tests were held on the marque’s hallowed Fiorano test-track, much to the intrigue and delight of the Italian press, which fervently christened the mysterious new Ferrari silhouette racer the ‘Dinotto’. Le Mans, 1974 Finished in its signature N.A.R.T livery, chassis number 08020 was sent from Italy directly to its first race: the 1974 24 Hours of Le Mans. Because of the nuanced homologation rules and requirements for the different categories in which cars could compete at Le Mans, the 308 GT4 LM found itself in somewhat of a grey area. “Because of the nuanced homologation rules and requirements for the different categories in which cars could compete at Le Mans, the 308 GT4 LM found itself in somewhat of a grey area.” The only class for which it was technically eligible was Group 5, since the 308 GT4 was too new and not enough of them had yet been built to satisfy the Group 3 and Group 4 requirements. The trouble was that while Group 5 had no minimum production requirement, it was the category specifically for the all-out purpose-built prototypes. Cars capable of winning the race outright. Nevertheless, N.A.R.T. and the drivers poised to be driving the ‘Dinotto’ at La Sarthe, Giancarlo Gagliardi and Jean-Louis Lafosse, were undeterred. It’s fair to say the 308 GT4 LM was in good company in the N.A.R.T. camp – the team fielded five cars at that year’s 24 Hours: three Ferrari 365 GTB/4 ‘Daytona’ Competiziones and an older Ferrari 312P which had been modified to resemble the angular 312 P/B. The 308 GT4 LM’s maiden outing on the Circuit de la Sarthe during the 1974 24 Hours of Le Mans Bizarrely, because of the homologation quandary, chassis 8020 was technically competing against the latter prototype and not the GT ‘Daytonas’ against which it was more equally matched. In fact, Gagliardi and Lafosse’s qualifying spot of 38th would have been good for 16th position in the GT class. Impressive for a brand new racing car with limited testing under its belt. Alas, after four hours and 30 laps of the race, clutch failure forced chassis number 08020 into retirement. Le Mans, 1975 Clearly encouraged by its performance at Le Mans, Enzo Ferrari blessed Chinetti with permission to enter the ‘Dinotto’ in the following year’s edition of the world’s greatest endurance motor race. The occasion was to present arguably the most controversial moment in the fabled N.A.R.T. story. Le Mans in 1975 was curious in that it was not included as a round in the World Sportscar Championship. As such, the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO) had a bone to pick with Mr. Chinetti, whose N.A.R.T. outfit was fielding four cars, including a fascinating Michelotti-bodied 365 GTB/4 ‘Daytona’. Is there another competition car whose entire résumé was recorded on the Circuit de la Sarthe Despite Gagliardi and his new American teammate Harley Cluxton putting on a fine showing in pre-qualifying with the 308 GT4 LM, the ACO unfairly argued that the car was not quick enough compared with the Group 5 prototypes with which it was grouped and disqualified it. Fuming and visibly stressed, Chinetti threatened to withdraw all of N.A.R.T.’s cars should the decision be upheld. Junior driver Harley Cluxton concludes the story better than we ever could, so we’ll afford him the pleasure. “Oh, [Chinetti] was hot. You know, here he was – a three-time winner and N.A.R.T. had won the race in 1965. They’d even made him an honorary citizen of Le Mans, for God’s sake! None of the drivers had any idea of what was going to happen because Chinetti was in with the ACO and with no factory entries, he was Ferrari at Le Mans.” “There was no decision until Saturday afternoon, after all the cars, including the all four N.A.R.T. Ferraris, were lined up on the pre-grid. Finally word came down that the ACO would not relent and the 308 GT4 LM was to be excluded. We were all in our cars ready to go and Chinetti came out, walked down the pit lane and just said ‘Out!’ to all of us.” Barely an hour before the start of the race, he was forced to concede defeat. Call it passion or arrogance, the rules were the rules. The aftermath Despite the wholly controversial circumstances in which this Ferrari made its final competitive appearance, Chinetti retained chassis number 08020 for almost a decade, before selling to the US-based collector Howard Torman. Torman enjoyed several outings at North American historic racing events including the Monterey Historic Races at Laguna Seca. “The penultimate owner made the pilgrimage back to Maranello to have the car’s authenticity as a factory-built racing car certified by the Classiche department.” The next – and penultimate – owner of the 308 GT4 LM, a prominent Ferrari collector based in the UK, acquired the car in 1999. Not only did he commission a thorough recommissioning to return the Ferrari to optimum running conditions, but he also made the pilgrimage back to Maranello to have the car’s authenticity as a factory-built racing car certified by the Classiche department. In a fitting turn of events, chassis 08020 was returned to the history steeped asphalt of the Circuit de la Sarthe for both the 2004 and 2006 editions of the Le Mans Classic. It was a real treat to play a hand in selling this unique Ferrari thoroughbred and Le Mans veteran to its current owner in the summer of 2022. And it’s an honour to be entrusted with finding the ‘Dinotto’ an equally great new home once again. An unlikely candidate for a factory competition makeover, the Bertone-styled 308 GT4 is a fascinating chapter of the Ferrari story from an exciting period of aesthetic and commercial change for the Prancing Horse. Thinking about it, the decision to take it racing made perfect sense, even if it didn’t turn out to be the success story Il Commendatore and Chinetti had envisaged. That also is a testament to Chinetti, a man whose passion for life and motorsport, tenacity and ability to wield influence with the right names – be it marques, customers, racing drivers or authorities – has written him not only into Ferrari folklore, but that of motorsport in general. Conversation-starting collector cars don’t often come as interesting as this. And we’re sure the organisers of static and dynamic historic motoring events the world over would certainly agree. 1974 Ferrari 308 GT4 LM Girardo & Co. Ltd If you are interested in the content of this listing, please contact the Dealer. Contact details are indicated below in the section "Contact the Dealer." Should you require confidential support from SpeedHolics for your inquiry, kindly complete the section "I am Interested." This listing is provided by SpeedHolics solely for the purpose of offering information and resources to our readers. 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SH ID 25-0205006 FEATURED BY SPEEDHOLICS In Stock SEARCH OTHER CARS United Kingdom Dealer This Car Contact the Dealer I am Interested Legal & Copyright Engine no. 01667 A one-off competition Ferrari developed and built by the factory for Luigi Chinetti’s history steeped North American Racing Team Ferrari Classiche certified A veteran of two editions of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, both under the N.A.R.T. banner Tested in period under the veil of secrecy at Ferrari’s hallowed Fiorano test-track Over 200kg lighter and 50bhp more powerful than the production Ferrari 308 GT4 Just three private owners from new, the second of whom retained the car for almost 25 years Eligible for the world’s greatest static and dynamic historic motoring events Girardo & Co. Ltd Belchers Farm Oxford United Kingdom Contact details info@girardo.com +44 (0)203 621 2923 Visit dealer's website If you are intrested in this car and you would like SpeedHolics to put you in touch with the right person, please fill in this form. Let us arrange everything for you. How to contact you? I'd like to receive weekly updates about new listings SUBMIT We take your privacy seriously. While submitting your information please check our Privacy Policy & Terms of Use Your content has been submitted Disclaimer SpeedHolics has not been paid to feature this product or brand, nor will we profit from any purchases you may make through the links in this article. We’re a fully independent website. SpeedHolics provides the information contained in this section solely as a resource for its users without any form of assurance. While SpeedHolics tries to provide high quality content, it does not guarantee the accuracy, reliability, appropriateness for use or timeliness of this information. 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The notice and take down procedure is described here: https://www.speedholics.com/copyright Luigi Chinetti and the North American Racing Team Among the greatest privateer racing teams, Luigi Chinetti’s North American Racing Team (N.A.R.T.) was a staple of motorsport – both in American and Europe – for over 30 years. The equipe was born after a Christmas Eve conversation in 1946 between Chinetti and Ferrari, who’d kindled a friendship during their respective (and very successful) tenures as drivers at Alfa Romeo in the 1930s. Ferrari spoke of his plans to start building sports cars, which Chinetti thought potentially fruitful given his affluent friends in America, where he’d emigrated before the Second World War. Little did the pair know it, but this was to be the start of Luigi Chinetti Motors Inc. and, ultimately, the North American Racing Team. As well as becoming Ferrari’s official concessionaire in North America, Chinetti began providing Ferraris to wealthy individuals for racing purposes, along with his mechanical expertise and influence with the American racing authorities. Naturally, he relished the chance to drive the cars he was able to procure and his success was extensive, including wins at the Le Mans and Spa 24-hour races. “N.A.R.T. was supplied with a steady stream of competitive ex-Works racing cars, while the exposure and success on the track was effective advertising for Ferrari, especially in North America. It was a win-win scenario.” For over three decades, N.A.R.T. took on the factory might at high-profile races across the world, working with a small group of loyal volunteers and employees. Highlights were plentiful, but undoubtedly the greatest achievement was the brilliant albeit unexpected outright win at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1965. Suffice to say, it was a mutually beneficial relationship between Chinetti and Ferrari – N.A.R.T. was supplied with a steady stream of competitive ex-Works racing cars, which enticed famous drivers and indulgent amateurs alike, while the exposure and success on the track was effective advertising for Ferrari, especially in North America. It was a win-win scenario. Over the course of its history, N.A.R.T. raced its fair share of left-field cars, not least the Chevrolet Corvette and the Sunbeam Alpine. This car, the unique Ferrari 308 GT4 LM, is another which falls under the same umbrella. The ‘Dinotto’ The oil crisis of the 1970s was a curious time for Ferrari dealers. And particularly so for those in the United States, a market which had outlawed the then-flagship V12-powered 365 GT4 BB and 365 GT4 on the grounds of emissions. As a result, in 1975, the only new Ferrari Americans could buy was the wedge-shaped 308 GT4 – a car which didn’t actually have the Prancing Horse emblem on its nose, but rather a square badge bearing the name Dino. Chassis 08020 captured inside the Ferrari factory during its early development phase Chinetti needed to raise demand for the baby 308 GT4 and fast. The most logical course of action? Take the car racing, of course. An approach was made to Enzo Ferrari in Maranello and once a wealthy backer had been found in the form of the Los Angeles-based collector Bill Schanbacher, factory development work began on the first – and only – 308 GT4 LM. We spoke with Dick Fritz, who served as N.A.R.T.’s team manager for many years, about the car’s conception. “Chinetti’s belief in the concept and his famous powers of persuasion were why the 308 GT4 LM came to be,” Fritz told us. “I’m not sure it was something the factory itself believed would be a success. But Chinetti always maintained that if sales of a particular new car were low, racing it was a surefire way of boosting its commercial appeal. That the 308 GT4 was the only new Ferrari customers could buy in the United States in 1974 only strengthened Chinetti’s case to the factory.” First, the ingegneri in Maranello subjected chassis number 08020 (among the earliest GT4s built) to a crash diet. The heavy steel panels, floors and wheel arches were replaced with lightweight aluminium or glass-fibre and the glass windows swapped out with Plexiglass, while the chassis was shaved of weight wherever possible. Competition-specification braking and suspension systems were installed, in addition to a single 180-litre endurance fuel tank. The characteristic angular Bertone bodywork was given an aerodynamic makeover with the addition of flared wheel arches, dams and intakes feeding various ducts and an enormous ‘whale-tail’ rear spoiler. There were a number of neat competition-oriented mechanical enhancements to the body, too, including gearbox oil and water inlets on each hip and a subtle external pipe reading the current fuel level. In the end, Ferrari was able to shave an astonishing 200kg from the production 308 GT4. Combined with a transversely mounted V8 upgraded with various 365 GTB/4 ‘Daytona’ Competizione components to produce a healthy 300bhp at 8,200rpm, the 308 GT4 LM was quick. One-hundred and seventy miles-per-hour quick. During the development period, a number of discreet tests were held on the marque’s hallowed Fiorano test-track, much to the intrigue and delight of the Italian press, which fervently christened the mysterious new Ferrari silhouette racer the ‘Dinotto’. Le Mans, 1974 Finished in its signature N.A.R.T livery, chassis number 08020 was sent from Italy directly to its first race: the 1974 24 Hours of Le Mans. Because of the nuanced homologation rules and requirements for the different categories in which cars could compete at Le Mans, the 308 GT4 LM found itself in somewhat of a grey area. “Because of the nuanced homologation rules and requirements for the different categories in which cars could compete at Le Mans, the 308 GT4 LM found itself in somewhat of a grey area.” The only class for which it was technically eligible was Group 5, since the 308 GT4 was too new and not enough of them had yet been built to satisfy the Group 3 and Group 4 requirements. The trouble was that while Group 5 had no minimum production requirement, it was the category specifically for the all-out purpose-built prototypes. Cars capable of winning the race outright. Nevertheless, N.A.R.T. and the drivers poised to be driving the ‘Dinotto’ at La Sarthe, Giancarlo Gagliardi and Jean-Louis Lafosse, were undeterred. It’s fair to say the 308 GT4 LM was in good company in the N.A.R.T. camp – the team fielded five cars at that year’s 24 Hours: three Ferrari 365 GTB/4 ‘Daytona’ Competiziones and an older Ferrari 312P which had been modified to resemble the angular 312 P/B. The 308 GT4 LM’s maiden outing on the Circuit de la Sarthe during the 1974 24 Hours of Le Mans Bizarrely, because of the homologation quandary, chassis 8020 was technically competing against the latter prototype and not the GT ‘Daytonas’ against which it was more equally matched. In fact, Gagliardi and Lafosse’s qualifying spot of 38th would have been good for 16th position in the GT class. Impressive for a brand new racing car with limited testing under its belt. Alas, after four hours and 30 laps of the race, clutch failure forced chassis number 08020 into retirement. Le Mans, 1975 Clearly encouraged by its performance at Le Mans, Enzo Ferrari blessed Chinetti with permission to enter the ‘Dinotto’ in the following year’s edition of the world’s greatest endurance motor race. The occasion was to present arguably the most controversial moment in the fabled N.A.R.T. story. Le Mans in 1975 was curious in that it was not included as a round in the World Sportscar Championship. As such, the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO) had a bone to pick with Mr. Chinetti, whose N.A.R.T. outfit was fielding four cars, including a fascinating Michelotti-bodied 365 GTB/4 ‘Daytona’. Is there another competition car whose entire résumé was recorded on the Circuit de la Sarthe Despite Gagliardi and his new American teammate Harley Cluxton putting on a fine showing in pre-qualifying with the 308 GT4 LM, the ACO unfairly argued that the car was not quick enough compared with the Group 5 prototypes with which it was grouped and disqualified it. Fuming and visibly stressed, Chinetti threatened to withdraw all of N.A.R.T.’s cars should the decision be upheld. Junior driver Harley Cluxton concludes the story better than we ever could, so we’ll afford him the pleasure. “Oh, [Chinetti] was hot. You know, here he was – a three-time winner and N.A.R.T. had won the race in 1965. They’d even made him an honorary citizen of Le Mans, for God’s sake! None of the drivers had any idea of what was going to happen because Chinetti was in with the ACO and with no factory entries, he was Ferrari at Le Mans.” “There was no decision until Saturday afternoon, after all the cars, including the all four N.A.R.T. Ferraris, were lined up on the pre-grid. Finally word came down that the ACO would not relent and the 308 GT4 LM was to be excluded. We were all in our cars ready to go and Chinetti came out, walked down the pit lane and just said ‘Out!’ to all of us.” Barely an hour before the start of the race, he was forced to concede defeat. Call it passion or arrogance, the rules were the rules. The aftermath Despite the wholly controversial circumstances in which this Ferrari made its final competitive appearance, Chinetti retained chassis number 08020 for almost a decade, before selling to the US-based collector Howard Torman. Torman enjoyed several outings at North American historic racing events including the Monterey Historic Races at Laguna Seca. “The penultimate owner made the pilgrimage back to Maranello to have the car’s authenticity as a factory-built racing car certified by the Classiche department.” The next – and penultimate – owner of the 308 GT4 LM, a prominent Ferrari collector based in the UK, acquired the car in 1999. Not only did he commission a thorough recommissioning to return the Ferrari to optimum running conditions, but he also made the pilgrimage back to Maranello to have the car’s authenticity as a factory-built racing car certified by the Classiche department. In a fitting turn of events, chassis 08020 was returned to the history steeped asphalt of the Circuit de la Sarthe for both the 2004 and 2006 editions of the Le Mans Classic. It was a real treat to play a hand in selling this unique Ferrari thoroughbred and Le Mans veteran to its current owner in the summer of 2022. And it’s an honour to be entrusted with finding the ‘Dinotto’ an equally great new home once again. An unlikely candidate for a factory competition makeover, the Bertone-styled 308 GT4 is a fascinating chapter of the Ferrari story from an exciting period of aesthetic and commercial change for the Prancing Horse. Thinking about it, the decision to take it racing made perfect sense, even if it didn’t turn out to be the success story Il Commendatore and Chinetti had envisaged. That also is a testament to Chinetti, a man whose passion for life and motorsport, tenacity and ability to wield influence with the right names – be it marques, customers, racing drivers or authorities – has written him not only into Ferrari folklore, but that of motorsport in general. Conversation-starting collector cars don’t often come as interesting as this. And we’re sure the organisers of static and dynamic historic motoring events the world over would certainly agree. Other Cars from Girardo & Co. Ltd 1985-Lancia-Delta-S4-Stradale-01.jpg 1985-Lancia-Delta-S4-Stradale-02.jpg 1985-Lancia-Delta-S4-Stradale-20.jpg 1985-Lancia-Delta-S4-Stradale-01.jpg 1/20 1985 Lancia Delta S4 Stradale Girardo & Co. Ltd United Kingdom 1968-Lamborghini-Miura-LP400-S-01.jpg 1968-Lamborghini-Miura-LP400-S-02.jpg 1968-Lamborghini-Miura-LP400-S-20.jpg 1968-Lamborghini-Miura-LP400-S-01.jpg 1/20 1968 Lamborghini Miura LP400 S Girardo & Co. 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Aston Martin V8 1 of 216 “Volante” examples ever produced with the Weber electronic fuel injection (V585 E.F.I) whom was introduced at the New York Motor Show in January 1986 alongside the similarly updated AMV8 saloon. The major advance was the fitting of electronically controlled sequential fuel injection system, made by Weber/Marelli giving a power output of around 315 bhp with the 5.3L displacement. As there were no carburettors within the 'V' of the engine and correspondingly no air cleaner assembly, the overall height of the engine was reduced and thus the E.F.I. cars have a totally flat bonnet with no air intake. All of the V8’s Weber e.f.i. cars had the attractive BBS cross spoke 7-inch wheels considered as rare and desired keenly by enthusiasts. Also comes standard from factory with the 3-Speed Torqueflite Chrysler automatic transmission. This unit premiered in the US where it had two owners during the 17 years it was in the country and later in 2004 it was imported to England where its third owner had a complete restoration carried out in "Jubilee Silver" color by Aston Martin specialists in Britain. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Autostorico Partners LLP If you are interested in the content of this listing, please contact the Dealer. Contact details are indicated below in the section "Contact the Dealer." Should you require confidential support from SpeedHolics for your inquiry, kindly complete the section "I am Interested." This listing is provided by SpeedHolics solely for the purpose of offering information and resources to our readers. The information contained within this listing is the property of the entity indicated as the "Dealer." SpeedHolics has no involvement in the commercial transactions arising from this listing, and we will not derive any financial gain from any sales made through it. Furthermore, SpeedHolics is entirely independent from the "Dealer" mentioned in this listing and maintains no affiliation, association, or connection with them in any capacity. Any transactions, engagements, or communications undertaken as a result of this listing are the sole responsibility of the parties involved, and SpeedHolics shall bear no liability or responsibility in connection therewith. For more information, please refer to the "Legal & Copyright" section below. SH ID 24-0805003 FEATURED BY SPEEDHOLICS Sold SEARCH OTHER CARS Spain Dealer This Car Contact the Dealer I am Interested Legal & Copyright Engine 8 Cylinder / 5.3000cc / 315hp Autostorico Partners LLP Unit 5, Lys Mill Howe Road Watlington United Kingdom Contact details sales@autostorico.co.uk +44 (0)1491 917444 Visit dealer's website If you are intrested in this car and you would like SpeedHolics to put you in touch with the right person, please fill in this form. Let us arrange everything for you. How to contact you? I'd like to receive weekly updates about new listings SUBMIT We take your privacy seriously. While submitting your information please check our Privacy Policy & Terms of Use Your content has been submitted Disclaimer SpeedHolics has not been paid to feature this product or brand, nor will we profit from any purchases you may make through the links in this article. We’re a fully independent website. SpeedHolics provides the information contained in this section solely as a resource for its users without any form of assurance. While SpeedHolics tries to provide high quality content, it does not guarantee the accuracy, reliability, appropriateness for use or timeliness of this information. Visitors to this page should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of any of the material it contains without first conducting their own investigations and seeking professional advice specific to their own situation if necessary. 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The notice and take down procedure is described here: https://www.speedholics.com/copyright Aston Martin V8 1 of 216 “Volante” examples ever produced with the Weber electronic fuel injection (V585 E.F.I) whom was introduced at the New York Motor Show in January 1986 alongside the similarly updated AMV8 saloon. The major advance was the fitting of electronically controlled sequential fuel injection system, made by Weber/Marelli giving a power output of around 315 bhp with the 5.3L displacement. As there were no carburettors within the 'V' of the engine and correspondingly no air cleaner assembly, the overall height of the engine was reduced and thus the E.F.I. cars have a totally flat bonnet with no air intake. All of the V8’s Weber e.f.i. cars had the attractive BBS cross spoke 7-inch wheels considered as rare and desired keenly by enthusiasts. Also comes standard from factory with the 3-Speed Torqueflite Chrysler automatic transmission. This unit premiered in the US where it had two owners during the 17 years it was in the country and later in 2004 it was imported to England where its third owner had a complete restoration carried out in "Jubilee Silver" color by Aston Martin specialists in Britain. 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Lamborghini’s inaugural production car, the 350 GT, was the product of some of the best minds in the Italian automotive industry. Its engine was designed by Giotto Bizzarrini, fresh from exiting Ferrari during “the palace revolt,” and its chassis with four-wheel independent suspension engineered by Gian Paolo Dallara, while the bodywork was produced by the renowned Carrozzeria Touring. Unsurprisingly the striking automobile debuted at the Geneva International Motor Show of March 1964 to great acclaim, and it was quickly recognized as an impressive machine in both specifications and appearance—indeed, more rare and more advanced in its specification than many of the famous Ferraris of the period. About 120 examples of the 350 GT were built. It is thought that about 80 of these were delivered with all-aluminum bodywork, built by Touring using its ultra-lightweight Superleggera method of construction. These bodies were costly and time-consuming to construct, with the result being a net loss to Lamborghini and, therefore, a switch to steel bodies on later models. Unsurprisingly these early aluminum-bodied cars have better performance and are, thus, more desirable. Offered here is one of those rare aluminum-bodied 350 GTs and it is believed to have been the only example delivered in this striking combination of hues, Blu Notte over Tabacco leather. Its chassis, engine, and gearbox numbers all match those described on the Lamborghini Certificate of Original Configuration, showing that it remains very much the automobile that it was when delivered in 1965 to its first Italian owner, A. Comiti. The 350 GT reappeared across the Atlantic in 1971, when it was purchased by Steve Nyman of Seattle, Washington. Mr. Nyman would retain the car for 42 years before selling it in 2013 to Richard Molke of New Jersey. Mr. Molke commissioned noted Lamborghini specialist Gary Bobileff of San Diego’s Bobileff Motorcar Company to undertake a complete restoration of the car, including both mechanical components and body, from 2013 through 2016. With the work completed, the 350 GT was shown at the 2016 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance, winning First in Class. In 2017 the Lamborghini was purchased by the present owner, a longtime and devoted collector of fine European performance machines. In his ownership nearly $60,000 was spent in further sorting, including going through the carburetors, ignition, clutch, and power windows in order to bring the car as near as possible to perfection. A later five-speed manual gearbox was installed, for better driveability, while the original numbers-matching gearbox remains apart from the car and will be supplied with it. Also accompanying is the aforementioned Lamborghini Certificate, as well as an original owner’s manual, advertising brochures, a book of restoration photographs, and documentation of the services undertaken for the current owner. This is one of the finest, most beautiful 350 GTs offered in recent memory, a wonderful example of the car that birthed the Lamborghini legend. 1965 Lamborghini 350 GT by Touring RM Sotheby's If you are interested in the content of this listing, please contact the Dealer. Contact details are indicated below in the section "Contact the Dealer." Should you require confidential support from SpeedHolics for your inquiry, kindly complete the section "I am Interested." This listing is provided by SpeedHolics solely for the purpose of offering information and resources to our readers. The information contained within this listing is the property of the entity indicated as the "Dealer." SpeedHolics has no involvement in the commercial transactions arising from this listing, and we will not derive any financial gain from any sales made through it. Furthermore, SpeedHolics is entirely independent from the "Dealer" mentioned in this listing and maintains no affiliation, association, or connection with them in any capacity. Any transactions, engagements, or communications undertaken as a result of this listing are the sole responsibility of the parties involved, and SpeedHolics shall bear no liability or responsibility in connection therewith. For more information, please refer to the "Legal & Copyright" section below. SH ID 23-1204009 FEATURED BY SPEEDHOLICS Sold SEARCH OTHER CARS United Kingdom Dealer This Car Contact the Dealer I am Interested Legal & Copyright Exceedingly rare aluminum-bodied Superleggera example Finished in its original color scheme; believed to be the only 350 GT finished in this livery Numbers-matching engine and body Award-winning restoration by Gary Bobileff Fitted with a later five-speed manual transmission; accompanied by original, numbers-matching gearbox Well-sorted in the current ownership and in superb condition throughout RM Sotheby's 1 Classic Car Drive Blenheim Ontario Contact details clientservices@rmsothebys.com + 1 519 352 4575 Visit dealer's website If you are intrested in this car and you would like SpeedHolics to put you in touch with the right person, please fill in this form. Let us arrange everything for you. How to contact you? I'd like to receive weekly updates about new listings SUBMIT We take your privacy seriously. While submitting your information please check our Privacy Policy & Terms of Use Your content has been submitted Disclaimer SpeedHolics has not been paid to feature this product or brand, nor will we profit from any purchases you may make through the links in this article. We’re a fully independent website. SpeedHolics provides the information contained in this section solely as a resource for its users without any form of assurance. While SpeedHolics tries to provide high quality content, it does not guarantee the accuracy, reliability, appropriateness for use or timeliness of this information. Visitors to this page should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of any of the material it contains without first conducting their own investigations and seeking professional advice specific to their own situation if necessary. We will not be liable for any transactions carried out by you as a result of the information that you can find on this page. Please exercise your due diligence. Dealers Support Are you the owner of this content and you want to make changes or to ask any questions to our editorial team? Write an email to team@speedholics.com. Copyright & DMCA Photos and texts are property and copyright of the respective owner as indicated in the section "Dealer" of this page. SpeedHolics has requested and obtained written authorisation to reproduce the content. Copyright holders who believe their rights under copyright law have been infringed are invited to follow our notice and takedown procedure as required by DMCA regulations. The notice and take down procedure is described here: https://www.speedholics.com/copyright Lamborghini’s inaugural production car, the 350 GT, was the product of some of the best minds in the Italian automotive industry. Its engine was designed by Giotto Bizzarrini, fresh from exiting Ferrari during “the palace revolt,” and its chassis with four-wheel independent suspension engineered by Gian Paolo Dallara, while the bodywork was produced by the renowned Carrozzeria Touring. Unsurprisingly the striking automobile debuted at the Geneva International Motor Show of March 1964 to great acclaim, and it was quickly recognized as an impressive machine in both specifications and appearance—indeed, more rare and more advanced in its specification than many of the famous Ferraris of the period. About 120 examples of the 350 GT were built. It is thought that about 80 of these were delivered with all-aluminum bodywork, built by Touring using its ultra-lightweight Superleggera method of construction. These bodies were costly and time-consuming to construct, with the result being a net loss to Lamborghini and, therefore, a switch to steel bodies on later models. Unsurprisingly these early aluminum-bodied cars have better performance and are, thus, more desirable. Offered here is one of those rare aluminum-bodied 350 GTs and it is believed to have been the only example delivered in this striking combination of hues, Blu Notte over Tabacco leather. Its chassis, engine, and gearbox numbers all match those described on the Lamborghini Certificate of Original Configuration, showing that it remains very much the automobile that it was when delivered in 1965 to its first Italian owner, A. Comiti. The 350 GT reappeared across the Atlantic in 1971, when it was purchased by Steve Nyman of Seattle, Washington. Mr. Nyman would retain the car for 42 years before selling it in 2013 to Richard Molke of New Jersey. Mr. Molke commissioned noted Lamborghini specialist Gary Bobileff of San Diego’s Bobileff Motorcar Company to undertake a complete restoration of the car, including both mechanical components and body, from 2013 through 2016. With the work completed, the 350 GT was shown at the 2016 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance, winning First in Class. In 2017 the Lamborghini was purchased by the present owner, a longtime and devoted collector of fine European performance machines. In his ownership nearly $60,000 was spent in further sorting, including going through the carburetors, ignition, clutch, and power windows in order to bring the car as near as possible to perfection. A later five-speed manual gearbox was installed, for better driveability, while the original numbers-matching gearbox remains apart from the car and will be supplied with it. Also accompanying is the aforementioned Lamborghini Certificate, as well as an original owner’s manual, advertising brochures, a book of restoration photographs, and documentation of the services undertaken for the current owner. This is one of the finest, most beautiful 350 GTs offered in recent memory, a wonderful example of the car that birthed the Lamborghini legend. 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Released in 1971, the code R107 chassis Mercedes-Benz has endured as a status symbol for over 50 years. Richly featured, impeccably well built, and powerful, this third generation of the Sportlich-Leicht class further developed the luxury tourer concept atop the foundations laid by the previous code W113 chassis. Produced for just shy of 20 model years, the R107 both starred in films and competed in overland endurance rallies in some of the harshest environments the planet has to offer. This duality further cemented Mercedes-Benz’s status as one of the foremost manufacturers of wonderfully engineered automobiles. Beloved by millions, the third generation of the SL roadster stands as one of the true greats. As shown on the vehicle’s maintenance booklet, this wonderful example of the Mercedes-Benz 560 SL was delivered new to Kansas City, Missouri finished in Signal Red paint over a Palomino leather interior with a black soft top fabric, in addition to the Signal Red hardtop. This convertible additionally left the factory with a Becker Mexico radio, heated front seats, automatic climate control, and power mirrors. Interestingly, the rear spoiler was eliminated as an option. The Carfax indicates this Mercedes-Benz made its way to California before being imported to Canada in 2010. By this point, roughly 32,000 miles showed on the odometer. The car would eventually enter the Dare to Dream Collection one year later, and it displays 47,101 miles on the odometer at time of cataloguing. A wonderful companion for sunny, fair-weather drives, this 560 SL exhibits the Stuttgart firm’s finest virtues: exceptional build quality, a robust powerplant, and effortless style. 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL RM Sotheby's If you are interested in the content of this listing, please contact the Dealer. Contact details are indicated below in the section "Contact the Dealer." Should you require confidential support from SpeedHolics for your inquiry, kindly complete the section "I am Interested." This listing is provided by SpeedHolics solely for the purpose of offering information and resources to our readers. The information contained within this listing is the property of the entity indicated as the "Dealer." SpeedHolics has no involvement in the commercial transactions arising from this listing, and we will not derive any financial gain from any sales made through it. Furthermore, SpeedHolics is entirely independent from the "Dealer" mentioned in this listing and maintains no affiliation, association, or connection with them in any capacity. Any transactions, engagements, or communications undertaken as a result of this listing are the sole responsibility of the parties involved, and SpeedHolics shall bear no liability or responsibility in connection therewith. For more information, please refer to the "Legal & Copyright" section below. SH ID 24-0401008 FEATURED BY SPEEDHOLICS Sold SEARCH OTHER CARS Canada Dealer This Car Contact the Dealer I am Interested Legal & Copyright A fine example of one of Mercedes-Benz’s most celebrated automobiles Powered by a 5.6-liter, V-8 engine paired with a four-speed automatic transmission Signal Red paint over a Palomino leather interior with matching hardtop, black fabric soft top, and spoiler delete RM Sotheby's 1 Classic Car Drive Blenheim Ontario Contact details clientservices@rmsothebys.com + 1 519 352 4575 Visit dealer's website If you are intrested in this car and you would like SpeedHolics to put you in touch with the right person, please fill in this form. Let us arrange everything for you. How to contact you? I'd like to receive weekly updates about new listings SUBMIT We take your privacy seriously. While submitting your information please check our Privacy Policy & Terms of Use Your content has been submitted Disclaimer SpeedHolics has not been paid to feature this product or brand, nor will we profit from any purchases you may make through the links in this article. We’re a fully independent website. SpeedHolics provides the information contained in this section solely as a resource for its users without any form of assurance. While SpeedHolics tries to provide high quality content, it does not guarantee the accuracy, reliability, appropriateness for use or timeliness of this information. Visitors to this page should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of any of the material it contains without first conducting their own investigations and seeking professional advice specific to their own situation if necessary. We will not be liable for any transactions carried out by you as a result of the information that you can find on this page. Please exercise your due diligence. Dealers Support Are you the owner of this content and you want to make changes or to ask any questions to our editorial team? Write an email to team@speedholics.com. Copyright & DMCA Photos and texts are property and copyright of the respective owner as indicated in the section "Dealer" of this page. SpeedHolics has requested and obtained written authorisation to reproduce the content. Copyright holders who believe their rights under copyright law have been infringed are invited to follow our notice and takedown procedure as required by DMCA regulations. The notice and take down procedure is described here: https://www.speedholics.com/copyright Released in 1971, the code R107 chassis Mercedes-Benz has endured as a status symbol for over 50 years. Richly featured, impeccably well built, and powerful, this third generation of the Sportlich-Leicht class further developed the luxury tourer concept atop the foundations laid by the previous code W113 chassis. Produced for just shy of 20 model years, the R107 both starred in films and competed in overland endurance rallies in some of the harshest environments the planet has to offer. This duality further cemented Mercedes-Benz’s status as one of the foremost manufacturers of wonderfully engineered automobiles. Beloved by millions, the third generation of the SL roadster stands as one of the true greats. As shown on the vehicle’s maintenance booklet, this wonderful example of the Mercedes-Benz 560 SL was delivered new to Kansas City, Missouri finished in Signal Red paint over a Palomino leather interior with a black soft top fabric, in addition to the Signal Red hardtop. This convertible additionally left the factory with a Becker Mexico radio, heated front seats, automatic climate control, and power mirrors. Interestingly, the rear spoiler was eliminated as an option. The Carfax indicates this Mercedes-Benz made its way to California before being imported to Canada in 2010. By this point, roughly 32,000 miles showed on the odometer. The car would eventually enter the Dare to Dream Collection one year later, and it displays 47,101 miles on the odometer at time of cataloguing. A wonderful companion for sunny, fair-weather drives, this 560 SL exhibits the Stuttgart firm’s finest virtues: exceptional build quality, a robust powerplant, and effortless style. 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The Ferrari F40 is a timeless masterpiece, the final car personally overseen by Enzo Ferrari. Built to celebrate Ferrari's 40th anniversary, this 1988 model is the 85th F40 produced, a coveted Series I example featuring the ultra-rare Plexi Sliding Window configuration—one of only approximately 75 ever made. With just 3,349 miles (5,386 km) and a two-owner history, including original ownership by the renowned Ferragamo family, this F40 is a collector's dream and a true investment-grade supercar. Unmatched Heritage and Design. Introduced in 1987, the F40 was Ferrari's ultimate expression of performance, evolving from the 288 GTO Evoluzione. Its iconic Pininfarina design captivates enthusiasts across generations, remaining as breathtaking today as it was over three decades ago. Historical Significance: Final car personally overseen by Enzo Ferrari before his passing. Built to mark Ferrari's 40th anniversary of producing road cars. Most expensive road car of its era at $400,000. Design and Performance: As close to a road-going race car as possible, offering a raw, analog driving experience. Iconic styling that continues to inspire young enthusiasts today. Performance Specifications Powered by a 2.9L twin-turbo V8, the F40 delivers exhilarating performance in a lightweight 2,900-pound chassis. Engine and Power: 479 horsepower and 426 lb-ft of torque. 0-62 mph in 4.7 seconds. Top speed of 199 mph. Innovative Features: Equipped with revolutionary Pirelli P-Zero Asymmetric tires reinforced with Kevlar. Unfiltered driving dynamics, setting it apart from other supercars. Rare Series I Features This early-production F40 is a Series I example, distinguished by its Plexi Sliding Window, non-catalytic exhaust, and non-adjustable suspension, making it one of the purest and most sought-after examples. Plexi Sliding Window Configuration: One of approximately 75 factory-built examples. Lighter doors with no window tracks and a minimalist interior cutout for a race-inspired feel. Early Production Characteristics: Unpainted lower front bonnet and rear bumper (inner and outer). No dirt catch screens behind front wheels on the lower rocker. Black air boxes (versus later silver versions). Unpainted intercoolers. Original exhaust heat shields. No cooling ducts for the wastegate. These features make this F40 a rare embodiment of Ferrari's original engineering vision. Pristine Condition and Provenance With only two owners since new, this F40 boasts impeccable provenance and exceptional condition. Ownership History: Originally ordered by the prestigious Ferragamo family. Only 3,349 miles (5,386 km) on the odometer. Condition and Maintenance: Retains original assembly-line inspection stickers on the wheels. Early service sticker on the door documenting mileage. Recently underwent a full major service by Ferrari of Naples, including: Cam belts and tensioner bearings. New engine seals, water pump, filters, and fuel lines. Complete with original books and tools. A Collector's Crown Jewel This 1988 Ferrari F40 ranks among the top 1% of examples worldwide. Its Plexi Sliding Window configuration, early production status, low mileage, and distinguished ownership history make it an unparalleled opportunity for collectors and investors. Secure Your Piece of Automotive History Don't miss this rare chance to own one of the most iconic supercars ever built and a must have in any serious car collection. Contact our specialist today to schedule a private viewing or discuss acquisition details. Call us to claim this investment-grade Ferrari F40 before it's gone. Act now—opportunities like this are as rare as the car itself. 1988 Ferrari F40 GT Motor Cars If you are interested in the content of this listing, please contact the Dealer. Contact details are indicated below in the section "Contact the Dealer." Should you require confidential support from SpeedHolics for your inquiry, kindly complete the section "I am Interested." This listing is provided by SpeedHolics solely for the purpose of offering information and resources to our readers. The information contained within this listing is the property of the entity indicated as the "Dealer." SpeedHolics has no involvement in the commercial transactions arising from this listing, and we will not derive any financial gain from any sales made through it. Furthermore, SpeedHolics is entirely independent from the "Dealer" mentioned in this listing and maintains no affiliation, association, or connection with them in any capacity. Any transactions, engagements, or communications undertaken as a result of this listing are the sole responsibility of the parties involved, and SpeedHolics shall bear no liability or responsibility in connection therewith. For more information, please refer to the "Legal & Copyright" section below. SH ID 25-0718002 FEATURED BY SPEEDHOLICS In Stock SEARCH OTHER CARS United States Dealer This Car Contact the Dealer I am Interested Legal & Copyright Vin ZFFGJ3 Interior Color RED Chassis #85 | Rare Plexi Sliding Window | 2-Owner | 3,349 Miles 1988 Model Year 85th F40 built Fresh Full Major service at Ferrari of Naples Extremely rare “Plexi Sliding Window” example (1 of a purported 75 examples with Plexi) Sereis I-Non Catalytic Exhaust and Non Adjustable Suspension Originally Ordered by Salvatore Ferragamo 2-Owner Example Inspection stickers still on the wheels GT Motor Cars 20 N Plains Industrial Rd Wallingford Connecticut Contact details N.A. +1.888.204.0440 Visit dealer's website If you are intrested in this car and you would like SpeedHolics to put you in touch with the right person, please fill in this form. Let us arrange everything for you. How to contact you? I'd like to receive weekly updates about new listings SUBMIT We take your privacy seriously. While submitting your information please check our Privacy Policy & Terms of Use Your content has been submitted Disclaimer SpeedHolics has not been paid to feature this product or brand, nor will we profit from any purchases you may make through the links in this article. We’re a fully independent website. SpeedHolics provides the information contained in this section solely as a resource for its users without any form of assurance. While SpeedHolics tries to provide high quality content, it does not guarantee the accuracy, reliability, appropriateness for use or timeliness of this information. Visitors to this page should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of any of the material it contains without first conducting their own investigations and seeking professional advice specific to their own situation if necessary. We will not be liable for any transactions carried out by you as a result of the information that you can find on this page. Please exercise your due diligence. Dealers Support Are you the owner of this content and you want to make changes or to ask any questions to our editorial team? Write an email to team@speedholics.com. Copyright & DMCA Photos and texts are property and copyright of the respective owner as indicated in the section "Dealer" of this page. SpeedHolics has requested and obtained written authorisation to reproduce the content. Copyright holders who believe their rights under copyright law have been infringed are invited to follow our notice and takedown procedure as required by DMCA regulations. The notice and take down procedure is described here: https://www.speedholics.com/copyright The Ferrari F40 is a timeless masterpiece, the final car personally overseen by Enzo Ferrari. Built to celebrate Ferrari's 40th anniversary, this 1988 model is the 85th F40 produced, a coveted Series I example featuring the ultra-rare Plexi Sliding Window configuration—one of only approximately 75 ever made. With just 3,349 miles (5,386 km) and a two-owner history, including original ownership by the renowned Ferragamo family, this F40 is a collector's dream and a true investment-grade supercar. Unmatched Heritage and Design. Introduced in 1987, the F40 was Ferrari's ultimate expression of performance, evolving from the 288 GTO Evoluzione. Its iconic Pininfarina design captivates enthusiasts across generations, remaining as breathtaking today as it was over three decades ago. Historical Significance: Final car personally overseen by Enzo Ferrari before his passing. Built to mark Ferrari's 40th anniversary of producing road cars. Most expensive road car of its era at $400,000. Design and Performance: As close to a road-going race car as possible, offering a raw, analog driving experience. Iconic styling that continues to inspire young enthusiasts today. Performance Specifications Powered by a 2.9L twin-turbo V8, the F40 delivers exhilarating performance in a lightweight 2,900-pound chassis. Engine and Power: 479 horsepower and 426 lb-ft of torque. 0-62 mph in 4.7 seconds. Top speed of 199 mph. Innovative Features: Equipped with revolutionary Pirelli P-Zero Asymmetric tires reinforced with Kevlar. Unfiltered driving dynamics, setting it apart from other supercars. Rare Series I Features This early-production F40 is a Series I example, distinguished by its Plexi Sliding Window, non-catalytic exhaust, and non-adjustable suspension, making it one of the purest and most sought-after examples. Plexi Sliding Window Configuration: One of approximately 75 factory-built examples. Lighter doors with no window tracks and a minimalist interior cutout for a race-inspired feel. Early Production Characteristics: Unpainted lower front bonnet and rear bumper (inner and outer). No dirt catch screens behind front wheels on the lower rocker. Black air boxes (versus later silver versions). Unpainted intercoolers. Original exhaust heat shields. No cooling ducts for the wastegate. These features make this F40 a rare embodiment of Ferrari's original engineering vision. Pristine Condition and Provenance With only two owners since new, this F40 boasts impeccable provenance and exceptional condition. Ownership History: Originally ordered by the prestigious Ferragamo family. Only 3,349 miles (5,386 km) on the odometer. Condition and Maintenance: Retains original assembly-line inspection stickers on the wheels. Early service sticker on the door documenting mileage. Recently underwent a full major service by Ferrari of Naples, including: Cam belts and tensioner bearings. New engine seals, water pump, filters, and fuel lines. Complete with original books and tools. A Collector's Crown Jewel This 1988 Ferrari F40 ranks among the top 1% of examples worldwide. Its Plexi Sliding Window configuration, early production status, low mileage, and distinguished ownership history make it an unparalleled opportunity for collectors and investors. Secure Your Piece of Automotive History Don't miss this rare chance to own one of the most iconic supercars ever built and a must have in any serious car collection. Contact our specialist today to schedule a private viewing or discuss acquisition details. Call us to claim this investment-grade Ferrari F40 before it's gone. Act now—opportunities like this are as rare as the car itself. 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For collectors today, there is very little to dislike about the Ferrari 365 GTC/4 today. The imposing and curvaceous coachwork retained Pininfarina’s characteristic elegance and softness of line, despite the stringent North American regulations surrounding impact protection. Not only is the spacious interior an exercise in ergonomics, but the air-conditioning is positively arctic and, of course, there’s ample space for four people (the benefit of moving the gearbox from the rear of the car to just aft the engine). Beneath the bonnet is the commanding 4.4-litre four-cam V12 we came to know and love in the ‘Daytona’, just with more torque thanks to revised valve timing. And more torque is never a bad thing. Power steering as standard takes the sting out of long journeys – especially those which encompass city stops and don’t avoid them. And the 365 GTC/4 is a seriously rare car: only around 500 ever left Maranello, of which only 31 were in right-hand drive for the British market. Best of all? The value – especially compared to both its spiritual and actual predecessors: the GTB/4 ‘Daytona’ and the 365 GTC. Chassis no. 16153 On 20 June 1972, the Ferrari factory in Maranello received a telex from Maranello Concessionaires in London confirming the order of a new right-hand-drive 365 GTC/4. The car in question was this, chassis number 16153, which boasts a quite remarkable story and which, as a result, we’re delighted to be offering. Later that year, on 9 October, a Mr. R Wilcox from Buckinghamshire took delivery of this Ferrari, parting with £8,956 for the pleasure. He opted for a particularly elegant colour combination for the handsome Gran Turismo: Rosso Nearco, a luxurious deep subtly-metallic shade of red, over black leather and red carpets. As its accompanying ultra-rare factory warranty card attests, Mr. Wilcox returned chassis 16153 to Maranello Concessionaires to be serviced thrice in his first year of ownership, during which he covered just over 9,000 miles. Between Mr. Wilcox and one subsequent owner, a further 21,000 miles – including a trip to Maranello – were added to this Ferrari’s odometer reading before 1985, when it was acquired by one Mr. J W M Miller from Uxbridge. Mr. Miller took the decision to take this 365 GTC/4 off the road. Remarkably, as the plethora of accompanying invoices illustrate, what followed for chassis 16153 were 33 years of careful storage and maintenance. This Ferrari was only woken from its slumber in 2018, when it was subjected to a major service (including replacement of the self-level shock absorbers), issued an MOT certificate (the mileage was noted as 30,836 miles) and bought by its current owner. In the years since then, chassis 16153 has been serviced, had its Borrani wire wheels refurbished and been professionally detailed. The odometer currently reads 31,524 miles. Given the care that has been bestowed upon it by its mere four owners and, of course, the three decades it spent being carefully stored, this Ferrari 365 GTC/4 presents in beautifully original condition – it pervades that distinctly satisfying feeling from behind the wheel that only an old car that has never been restored offers up. Crucially, chassis 16153 retains all its original factory paraphernalia, including its leather documents pouch with manuals and the aforementioned warranty card, its tool kit, jack and even its ultra-rare first-aid kit. Citing a lack of commercial interest, Ferrari abandoned its V12 2+2 concept after the 365 GTC/4, waiting two decades before finally introducing a successor in the 456 GT – a Gran Turismo whose Pininfarina lines do certainly echo those of this car. It’s for very good reason why this a Ferrari that’s becoming increasingly desirable. Chassis 16153 is certainly the finest example we’ve encountered. 1972 Ferrari 365 GTC/4 Girardo & Co. Ltd If you are interested in the content of this listing, please contact the Dealer. Contact details are indicated below in the section "Contact the Dealer." Should you require confidential support from SpeedHolics for your inquiry, kindly complete the section "I am Interested." This listing is provided by SpeedHolics solely for the purpose of offering information and resources to our readers. The information contained within this listing is the property of the entity indicated as the "Dealer." SpeedHolics has no involvement in the commercial transactions arising from this listing, and we will not derive any financial gain from any sales made through it. Furthermore, SpeedHolics is entirely independent from the "Dealer" mentioned in this listing and maintains no affiliation, association, or connection with them in any capacity. Any transactions, engagements, or communications undertaken as a result of this listing are the sole responsibility of the parties involved, and SpeedHolics shall bear no liability or responsibility in connection therewith. For more information, please refer to the "Legal & Copyright" section below. SH ID 24-0610005 FEATURED BY SPEEDHOLICS Sold SEARCH OTHER CARS United Kingdom Dealer This Car Contact the Dealer I am Interested Legal & Copyright Engine number 420 Just four owners from new, the third of whom cherished it for 33 years A beautifully original example of the 365 GTC/4, having been carefully stored and maintained from 1985 until 2018 Displaying fewer than 31,600 miles on the odometer Resplendent in Rosso Nearco over a black and red interior Accompanied by its original handbooks, tool kit, jack, service history and even its coveted factory warranty card and first-aid kit One of only 31 right-hand-drive Ferrari 365 GTC/4s produced Road registered in the United Kingdom Girardo & Co. Ltd Belchers Farm Oxford United Kingdom Contact details info@girardo.com +44 (0)203 621 2923 Visit dealer's website If you are intrested in this car and you would like SpeedHolics to put you in touch with the right person, please fill in this form. Let us arrange everything for you. How to contact you? I'd like to receive weekly updates about new listings SUBMIT We take your privacy seriously. While submitting your information please check our Privacy Policy & Terms of Use Your content has been submitted Disclaimer SpeedHolics has not been paid to feature this product or brand, nor will we profit from any purchases you may make through the links in this article. We’re a fully independent website. SpeedHolics provides the information contained in this section solely as a resource for its users without any form of assurance. While SpeedHolics tries to provide high quality content, it does not guarantee the accuracy, reliability, appropriateness for use or timeliness of this information. Visitors to this page should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of any of the material it contains without first conducting their own investigations and seeking professional advice specific to their own situation if necessary. We will not be liable for any transactions carried out by you as a result of the information that you can find on this page. Please exercise your due diligence. Dealers Support Are you the owner of this content and you want to make changes or to ask any questions to our editorial team? Write an email to team@speedholics.com. Copyright & DMCA Photos and texts are property and copyright of the respective owner as indicated in the section "Dealer" of this page. SpeedHolics has requested and obtained written authorisation to reproduce the content. Copyright holders who believe their rights under copyright law have been infringed are invited to follow our notice and takedown procedure as required by DMCA regulations. The notice and take down procedure is described here: https://www.speedholics.com/copyright For collectors today, there is very little to dislike about the Ferrari 365 GTC/4 today. The imposing and curvaceous coachwork retained Pininfarina’s characteristic elegance and softness of line, despite the stringent North American regulations surrounding impact protection. Not only is the spacious interior an exercise in ergonomics, but the air-conditioning is positively arctic and, of course, there’s ample space for four people (the benefit of moving the gearbox from the rear of the car to just aft the engine). Beneath the bonnet is the commanding 4.4-litre four-cam V12 we came to know and love in the ‘Daytona’, just with more torque thanks to revised valve timing. And more torque is never a bad thing. Power steering as standard takes the sting out of long journeys – especially those which encompass city stops and don’t avoid them. And the 365 GTC/4 is a seriously rare car: only around 500 ever left Maranello, of which only 31 were in right-hand drive for the British market. Best of all? The value – especially compared to both its spiritual and actual predecessors: the GTB/4 ‘Daytona’ and the 365 GTC. Chassis no. 16153 On 20 June 1972, the Ferrari factory in Maranello received a telex from Maranello Concessionaires in London confirming the order of a new right-hand-drive 365 GTC/4. The car in question was this, chassis number 16153, which boasts a quite remarkable story and which, as a result, we’re delighted to be offering. Later that year, on 9 October, a Mr. R Wilcox from Buckinghamshire took delivery of this Ferrari, parting with £8,956 for the pleasure. He opted for a particularly elegant colour combination for the handsome Gran Turismo: Rosso Nearco, a luxurious deep subtly-metallic shade of red, over black leather and red carpets. As its accompanying ultra-rare factory warranty card attests, Mr. Wilcox returned chassis 16153 to Maranello Concessionaires to be serviced thrice in his first year of ownership, during which he covered just over 9,000 miles. Between Mr. Wilcox and one subsequent owner, a further 21,000 miles – including a trip to Maranello – were added to this Ferrari’s odometer reading before 1985, when it was acquired by one Mr. J W M Miller from Uxbridge. Mr. Miller took the decision to take this 365 GTC/4 off the road. Remarkably, as the plethora of accompanying invoices illustrate, what followed for chassis 16153 were 33 years of careful storage and maintenance. This Ferrari was only woken from its slumber in 2018, when it was subjected to a major service (including replacement of the self-level shock absorbers), issued an MOT certificate (the mileage was noted as 30,836 miles) and bought by its current owner. In the years since then, chassis 16153 has been serviced, had its Borrani wire wheels refurbished and been professionally detailed. The odometer currently reads 31,524 miles. Given the care that has been bestowed upon it by its mere four owners and, of course, the three decades it spent being carefully stored, this Ferrari 365 GTC/4 presents in beautifully original condition – it pervades that distinctly satisfying feeling from behind the wheel that only an old car that has never been restored offers up. Crucially, chassis 16153 retains all its original factory paraphernalia, including its leather documents pouch with manuals and the aforementioned warranty card, its tool kit, jack and even its ultra-rare first-aid kit. Citing a lack of commercial interest, Ferrari abandoned its V12 2+2 concept after the 365 GTC/4, waiting two decades before finally introducing a successor in the 456 GT – a Gran Turismo whose Pininfarina lines do certainly echo those of this car. It’s for very good reason why this a Ferrari that’s becoming increasingly desirable. Chassis 16153 is certainly the finest example we’ve encountered. Other Cars from Girardo & Co. 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So much of Porsche’s success in the USA can be attributed to one person: Max Hoffman. A wartime immigrant born in Austria, he eventually settled in New York. The money earned from making costume jewellery enabled him to fund his first passion, which was cars. He duly began importing Europe’s finest across the Atlantic before falling in love with the 356, the diminutive new sports car from Porsche. But Hoffman felt that for the model to really take off in America, the marque needed to build a paired-back, more competitively priced version. Accordingly, in 1954, the open-top Speedster was born. The by-product of this simplicity was low weight, with the model 160 kilograms lighter than its Coupé sister model. That only enhanced the handling, prompting the Speedster to become a smash hit on circuit. Formula 1 race winner and 24 Hours of Le Mans victor, Dan Gurney, plus Hollywood actor and spare-time racer, James Dean, were among the most famous to hit the track. Further helping the model’s performance credentials, a road-tuned version of the four-cam engine found in the giant-killing 550 Spyder thorough-bred race car was then slotted into the 356. In deference to a 1-2 finish in class for the 550 on the 1954 running of the Carrera Panamericana endurance road race, these models carried the “Carrera” name. Fittingly, given the Speedster configuration of this left-hand-drive 1500 GS (standing for “Grand Sport”) example, chassis 82189 was originally delivered to New York via Hoffman’s renowned dealership in August 1956, as confirmed by a copy of the original Kardex sheet. According to the records of Karrosserie Reutter, this car was finished by the factory in white over black interior trim, with a matching black soft top. During its time stateside, this Speedster was enjoyed for its rev-happy 1.5-litre engine making 101 brake horsepower as it reportedly competed at some of the country’s most celebrated circuits, contesting events at Sebring International Raceway, on the Daytona banking, and at Riverside. Come 1992, the car was imported to Germany before being bought by Mr Hans Reuter in November of the following year. He commissioned a complete restoration, with chassis 82189 critically retaining its original Type 547/1 engine—a highly desirable and rare distinction given many were either pre-emptively or reactively replaced due to the fragile nature of the motorsport-derived Carrera unit. The car was, at some point, changed to red over a tan interior. While chassis 82189 is listed as a GS, it boasts some specifications that bridge the gap to the more performance-orientated GT (“Grand Touring”) model, the configuration believed to be original. It was completed without a heater, boasts the correct tachometer that counts all the way up to 8,000 rpm, and features a coveted Weber fuel-pressure regulator. Understood to have been brought to the UK in the late 1990s, this car has since been subjected to a bare metal respray to return chassis 82189 to its original white hue, while the interior was retrimmed to its current red finish. This example has also been fitted with a set of rare Rudge wheels. Bought in May 2014 by its consigning owner, a collector of significant road and race cars, this Speedster comes with a spare Rudge wheel fitted in the boot, the accompanying wheel nut spanner, plus a tool kit. It is also complemented by a Certificate of Authenticity issued by Porsche Cars North America. In May 2022, the Speedster was treated to thorough maintenance by marque specialist Maxted-Page. Most notably, an engine-out service was completed, while the brakes and suspension were recommissioned, plus the fuel system was overhauled before the car was submitted for an MoT. The accompanying invoice (available to view on file) totals £15,191. It is thought that only 75 GS Carrera Speedsters were built between 1954 and 1958. This example is made all the more exclusive by virtue of retaining its original, Solex carburettor-fed, side-oil engine. Chassis 82189 can be enjoyed for its fizzing driving experience and would be a welcome addition at discerning concours d’elegance, especially as Porsche celebrates the 70th anniversary of its defining Carrera Panamericana success. 1956 Porsche 356 A Carrera 1500 GS Speedster by Reutter RM Sotheby's If you are interested in the content of this listing, please contact the Dealer. Contact details are indicated below in the section "Contact the Dealer." Should you require confidential support from SpeedHolics for your inquiry, kindly complete the section "I am Interested." This listing is provided by SpeedHolics solely for the purpose of offering information and resources to our readers. The information contained within this listing is the property of the entity indicated as the "Dealer." SpeedHolics has no involvement in the commercial transactions arising from this listing, and we will not derive any financial gain from any sales made through it. Furthermore, SpeedHolics is entirely independent from the "Dealer" mentioned in this listing and maintains no affiliation, association, or connection with them in any capacity. Any transactions, engagements, or communications undertaken as a result of this listing are the sole responsibility of the parties involved, and SpeedHolics shall bear no liability or responsibility in connection therewith. For more information, please refer to the "Legal & Copyright" section below. SH ID 24-0527005 FEATURED BY SPEEDHOLICS Sold SEARCH OTHER CARS United Kingdom Dealer This Car Contact the Dealer I am Interested Legal & Copyright Engine number 90638 One of approximately just 75 GS Speedster examples built between 1954 and 1958 Made for export to Max Hoffman’s famed New York distributor Retains its matching-numbers chassis and engine Presented in its factory-correct white hue, with a red interior and black soft top; benefits from an older restoration Equipped with a set of highly desirable Rudge wheels, plus a boot-fitted spare Consigned to auction by a prolific collector of significant race and road cars Accompanied by a copy of the original Kardex sheet, tool kit, Rudge wheel nut spanner, and Certificate of Authenticity issued by Porsche Cars North America RM Sotheby's 1 Classic Car Drive Blenheim Ontario Contact details clientservices@rmsothebys.com + 1 519 352 4575 Visit dealer's website If you are intrested in this car and you would like SpeedHolics to put you in touch with the right person, please fill in this form. Let us arrange everything for you. How to contact you? I'd like to receive weekly updates about new listings SUBMIT We take your privacy seriously. While submitting your information please check our Privacy Policy & Terms of Use Your content has been submitted Disclaimer SpeedHolics has not been paid to feature this product or brand, nor will we profit from any purchases you may make through the links in this article. We’re a fully independent website. SpeedHolics provides the information contained in this section solely as a resource for its users without any form of assurance. While SpeedHolics tries to provide high quality content, it does not guarantee the accuracy, reliability, appropriateness for use or timeliness of this information. Visitors to this page should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of any of the material it contains without first conducting their own investigations and seeking professional advice specific to their own situation if necessary. We will not be liable for any transactions carried out by you as a result of the information that you can find on this page. Please exercise your due diligence. Dealers Support Are you the owner of this content and you want to make changes or to ask any questions to our editorial team? Write an email to team@speedholics.com. Copyright & DMCA Photos and texts are property and copyright of the respective owner as indicated in the section "Dealer" of this page. SpeedHolics has requested and obtained written authorisation to reproduce the content. Copyright holders who believe their rights under copyright law have been infringed are invited to follow our notice and takedown procedure as required by DMCA regulations. The notice and take down procedure is described here: https://www.speedholics.com/copyright So much of Porsche’s success in the USA can be attributed to one person: Max Hoffman. A wartime immigrant born in Austria, he eventually settled in New York. The money earned from making costume jewellery enabled him to fund his first passion, which was cars. He duly began importing Europe’s finest across the Atlantic before falling in love with the 356, the diminutive new sports car from Porsche. But Hoffman felt that for the model to really take off in America, the marque needed to build a paired-back, more competitively priced version. Accordingly, in 1954, the open-top Speedster was born. The by-product of this simplicity was low weight, with the model 160 kilograms lighter than its Coupé sister model. That only enhanced the handling, prompting the Speedster to become a smash hit on circuit. Formula 1 race winner and 24 Hours of Le Mans victor, Dan Gurney, plus Hollywood actor and spare-time racer, James Dean, were among the most famous to hit the track. Further helping the model’s performance credentials, a road-tuned version of the four-cam engine found in the giant-killing 550 Spyder thorough-bred race car was then slotted into the 356. In deference to a 1-2 finish in class for the 550 on the 1954 running of the Carrera Panamericana endurance road race, these models carried the “Carrera” name. Fittingly, given the Speedster configuration of this left-hand-drive 1500 GS (standing for “Grand Sport”) example, chassis 82189 was originally delivered to New York via Hoffman’s renowned dealership in August 1956, as confirmed by a copy of the original Kardex sheet. According to the records of Karrosserie Reutter, this car was finished by the factory in white over black interior trim, with a matching black soft top. During its time stateside, this Speedster was enjoyed for its rev-happy 1.5-litre engine making 101 brake horsepower as it reportedly competed at some of the country’s most celebrated circuits, contesting events at Sebring International Raceway, on the Daytona banking, and at Riverside. Come 1992, the car was imported to Germany before being bought by Mr Hans Reuter in November of the following year. He commissioned a complete restoration, with chassis 82189 critically retaining its original Type 547/1 engine—a highly desirable and rare distinction given many were either pre-emptively or reactively replaced due to the fragile nature of the motorsport-derived Carrera unit. The car was, at some point, changed to red over a tan interior. While chassis 82189 is listed as a GS, it boasts some specifications that bridge the gap to the more performance-orientated GT (“Grand Touring”) model, the configuration believed to be original. It was completed without a heater, boasts the correct tachometer that counts all the way up to 8,000 rpm, and features a coveted Weber fuel-pressure regulator. Understood to have been brought to the UK in the late 1990s, this car has since been subjected to a bare metal respray to return chassis 82189 to its original white hue, while the interior was retrimmed to its current red finish. This example has also been fitted with a set of rare Rudge wheels. Bought in May 2014 by its consigning owner, a collector of significant road and race cars, this Speedster comes with a spare Rudge wheel fitted in the boot, the accompanying wheel nut spanner, plus a tool kit. It is also complemented by a Certificate of Authenticity issued by Porsche Cars North America. In May 2022, the Speedster was treated to thorough maintenance by marque specialist Maxted-Page. Most notably, an engine-out service was completed, while the brakes and suspension were recommissioned, plus the fuel system was overhauled before the car was submitted for an MoT. The accompanying invoice (available to view on file) totals £15,191. It is thought that only 75 GS Carrera Speedsters were built between 1954 and 1958. This example is made all the more exclusive by virtue of retaining its original, Solex carburettor-fed, side-oil engine. Chassis 82189 can be enjoyed for its fizzing driving experience and would be a welcome addition at discerning concours d’elegance, especially as Porsche celebrates the 70th anniversary of its defining Carrera Panamericana success. 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All Original L89 Survivor 1968 L89 427/435 with Aluminum Heads (L89 Option) BLOOMINGTON GOLD BENCHMARK RECIPIENT The L89 was very rare, it was the same engine as the 435, except the L89 was outfitted with Aluminum Heads which saved about 80lbs on the front of the car. This particular example is very rare as it is "Unrestored" as certified by its "Bloomington Gold Benchmark" status; this means the car earned a "Bloomington Gold- Gold Certification" and a "Bloomington Gold Survivor" award. This car has the "Original-Born With" motor and drive-line. This car has also earned an NCRS Top Flight and the coveted Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals Triple Diamond Award (Car has to earn a Bloomington Gold, NCRS Top Flight and Gold Concours). Cars can be restored numerous times, but they are "ONLY ORIGINAL" once! This is a great investment in an all original example or a rare big block L89 Corvette. Documentation Original Car Shipper Awards Bloomington Gold Certified Bloomington Gold Survivor Gold Bloomington Gold Benchmark NCRS Top Flight Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals Concours Gold Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals Triple Diamond 1968 Chevrolet Corvette GT Motor Cars If you are interested in the content of this listing, please contact the Dealer. Contact details are indicated below in the section "Contact the Dealer." Should you require confidential support from SpeedHolics for your inquiry, kindly complete the section "I am Interested." This listing is provided by SpeedHolics solely for the purpose of offering information and resources to our readers. The information contained within this listing is the property of the entity indicated as the "Dealer." SpeedHolics has no involvement in the commercial transactions arising from this listing, and we will not derive any financial gain from any sales made through it. Furthermore, SpeedHolics is entirely independent from the "Dealer" mentioned in this listing and maintains no affiliation, association, or connection with them in any capacity. Any transactions, engagements, or communications undertaken as a result of this listing are the sole responsibility of the parties involved, and SpeedHolics shall bear no liability or responsibility in connection therewith. For more information, please refer to the "Legal & Copyright" section below. SH ID 24-0715005 FEATURED BY SPEEDHOLICS Sold SEARCH OTHER CARS United States Dealer This Car Contact the Dealer I am Interested Legal & Copyright VIN 194378 TRANSMISSION TYPE 4-SPEED MANUAL GT Motor Cars 20 N Plains Industrial Rd Wallingford Connecticut Contact details N.A. +1.888.204.0440 Visit dealer's website If you are intrested in this car and you would like SpeedHolics to put you in touch with the right person, please fill in this form. Let us arrange everything for you. How to contact you? I'd like to receive weekly updates about new listings SUBMIT We take your privacy seriously. While submitting your information please check our Privacy Policy & Terms of Use Your content has been submitted Disclaimer SpeedHolics has not been paid to feature this product or brand, nor will we profit from any purchases you may make through the links in this article. We’re a fully independent website. SpeedHolics provides the information contained in this section solely as a resource for its users without any form of assurance. While SpeedHolics tries to provide high quality content, it does not guarantee the accuracy, reliability, appropriateness for use or timeliness of this information. Visitors to this page should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of any of the material it contains without first conducting their own investigations and seeking professional advice specific to their own situation if necessary. We will not be liable for any transactions carried out by you as a result of the information that you can find on this page. Please exercise your due diligence. Dealers Support Are you the owner of this content and you want to make changes or to ask any questions to our editorial team? Write an email to team@speedholics.com. Copyright & DMCA Photos and texts are property and copyright of the respective owner as indicated in the section "Dealer" of this page. SpeedHolics has requested and obtained written authorisation to reproduce the content. Copyright holders who believe their rights under copyright law have been infringed are invited to follow our notice and takedown procedure as required by DMCA regulations. The notice and take down procedure is described here: https://www.speedholics.com/copyright All Original L89 Survivor 1968 L89 427/435 with Aluminum Heads (L89 Option) BLOOMINGTON GOLD BENCHMARK RECIPIENT The L89 was very rare, it was the same engine as the 435, except the L89 was outfitted with Aluminum Heads which saved about 80lbs on the front of the car. This particular example is very rare as it is "Unrestored" as certified by its "Bloomington Gold Benchmark" status; this means the car earned a "Bloomington Gold- Gold Certification" and a "Bloomington Gold Survivor" award. This car has the "Original-Born With" motor and drive-line. This car has also earned an NCRS Top Flight and the coveted Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals Triple Diamond Award (Car has to earn a Bloomington Gold, NCRS Top Flight and Gold Concours). Cars can be restored numerous times, but they are "ONLY ORIGINAL" once! This is a great investment in an all original example or a rare big block L89 Corvette. 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