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Ferraris to the fore
In 2022 we are celebrating Ferrari’s 75th birthday and on 4 June, Silverstone Auctions is hosting a special sale in which you could add one to your collection.
It is being held in association with the Ferrari Owners’ Club of Great Britain at Sywell Aerodrome in Northamptonshire and features an amazing 22 Ferraris for sale, both old and new.
Let’s find out more.
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1. 1974 Ferrari 365GT4 BB (est: £175-225,000)
We start with this stylish slice of ’70s motoring.
It is one of 88 right-hand-drive examples, plus it has recently had £10,000 spent on its V12 engine, so it should go rather well.
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1974 Ferrari 365GT4 BB (cont.)
This car was the 76th produced and was sold new to Singapore.
Sadly, not much is known of its time there because it is being sold as part of a deceased estate, but by 1988 it was in the UK.
More recently it has been dry stored and little used, so while it is in generally good condition and could be enjoyed right away, it could also be a project for its winning bidder.
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2. 1997 Ferrari F355 Berlinetta (est: £60-65,000)
We have another international lot here, because this Nero Black Ferrari F355 Berlinetta was delivered new to Italy on 18 March 1997.
It has been with its current custodian since 2019 and its odometer at the point of consignment reads 46,511km – that’s fewer than 30,000 miles.
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1997 Ferrari F355 Berlinetta (cont.)
As you can see, its cabin is trimmed in attractive Cuoio Naturale leather and it has a six-speed manual gearbox.
This left-hand-drive car has spent some time in storage, so would benefit from some attention before hitting the road.
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3. 1973 Dino 246GTS (est: £320-370,000)
We are upping the budget quite a lot now with this striking metallic blue Dino – and while it might not have a Prancing Horse on its nose, this is still a true Maranello marvel.
And this 24,000-mile example has Ferrari Classiche Certification.
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1973 Dino 246GTS (cont.)
That cream interior so beautifully complements the blue exterior of this right-hand-drive example that is still powered by its original engine, is in the same colour as it left the factory and has an original, unrepaired chassis.
Its engine was rebuilt in April 2020 and it is being sold from a collection in Germany.
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4. 1982 Ferrari 512BBi (est: £225-275,000)
You knew there would be another red Ferrari before long, didn’t you?
This 25,754-mile, left-hand-drive car was supplied new to Düsseldorf in Germany in January ’82, and is described by the auction house as having ‘a lovely feeling of a well-maintained classic Ferrari’.
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1982 Ferrari 512BBi (cont.)
Chassis number 39725 has had main-agent servicing for all its 40 years, it is said to fire first time and apparently sounds great, too.
The cream-leather interior has Daytona seats with red inserts and, according to Silverstone Auctions, shows little wear.
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5. 1998 Ferrari F355 Challenge (est: £65-75,000)
A very different proposition is this classic racing car, one of the original factory Ferrari F355 Challenge cars, finished in Rosso Corsa, that was campaigned from new in Europe’s Ferrari F355 Challenge Cup by first owner Eberhard Jung.
Second keeper Mathias Korff raced it in the series in 2000, too, before it came to the UK in 2001.
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1998 Ferrari F355 Challenge (cont.)
In all, 108 examples were produced, all of which have six-speed manual gearboxes.
This car was raced in the UK’s Ferrari Open Challenge in 2007, after which it was put into storage.
It has been run in the intervening 15 years, but any prospective bidder should budget for some recommissioning work.
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6. 1997 Ferrari F355 Spyder (est: £70-80,000)
For similar vibes but with a more relaxed feel, how about this Giallo Fly drop-top?
It is also going under the hammer with Silverstone Auctions on 4 June and its 3.5-litre V8 engine will doubtless deliver effortless cruising.
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1997 Ferrari F355 Spyder (cont.)
Here we have a UK-supplied car that is said to be in ‘splendid’ condition – it certainly looks it.
In its 25 years it has covered just fewer than 35,000 miles and it is described as having ‘an enviable service history’.
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7. 1991 Ferrari Testarossa (est: £100-120,000)
This is another low-mile lot, this time with a mere 10,475 miles on the clock.
Described by the auction house as ‘immaculate’, this Rosso Corsa Ferrari Testarossa appears to be a fine example of the mid-engined, Pininfarina-penned supercar launched in Paris back in 1984.
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1991 Ferrari Testarossa (cont.)
Its Crema cabin looks like a lovely place from which to enjoy that 12-cylinder soundtrack, which will be enhanced by the Koenig sports exhaust. But if you fancy a change, an upgraded CD player has been fitted, if you can dig out some discs.
In apparently lovely original condition, we just wish we had anything close to this Testarossa’s asking price.
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8. 1974 Ferrari 365GT4 BB (est: £200-250,000)
The second 365GT4 BB in this all-Ferrari sale on 4 June 2022 is the 40th built, and today is a 53,000-mile example that’s been with its current owner for 35 years.
It was ordered new for the chairman of Maranello Concessionaires, Colonel Ronnie Hoare, on 2 May 1973, to be the official demonstrator, at which point it was finished in a metallic blue.
It starred in magazines including Motoring News, Autocar and Motor Sport.
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1974 Ferrari 365GT4 BB (cont.)
By 1983, this car was in Oklahoma by which point it had been resprayed Rosso Corsa.
It was then kept in California and then Texas, before returning to the UK, first, briefly, to an owner in Surrey, before its current custodian got the keys.
This matching-numbers 365GT4 BB is described as ‘surely one of the best’ and comes with a detailed history proving how much time, care and money has been invested in its upkeep.
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9. 2017 Ferrari F12tdf Limited Edition (est: £550-650,000)
The youngest Ferrari for sale in this auction is also the one with the highest pre-sale estimate.
It is finished in one of the most demure shades of this set, too, this colour called Argento Auteuil.
This one-of-799 variant surely is a future classic contender, being not only a Prancing Horse but also one that pays tribute to Ferrari’s many victories in the Tour de France during the 1950s and ’60s.
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2017 Ferrari F12tdf Limited Edition (cont.)
This 6.3-litre V12 is the thunderous heart of this car, modified for this special-edition model to produce more than 770bhp. In a lighter body than standard, that means 0-62mph in just 2.9 secs and a 211mph top speed.
Just as well its aerodynamics have been tweaked, then, to give more downforce.
Sold new to Kuwait, this Ferrari was imported to the UK in 2018 and today has 795 miles on its odometer.
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10. 2006 Ferrari F430 F1 (est: £70-80,000)
Next is a Ferrari with a (relatively!) more affordable price-tag and another that pays homage to the marque’s motorsport heritage – this car’s colour is Tour de France Blue.
It is a two-owner car that has only ever been serviced at main dealers, first in Egham in Surrey and then Colchester in Essex.
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2006 Ferrari F430 F1 (cont.)
It is powered by a four-valves-per-cylinder, 4.3-litre V8, can hit close to 200mph and can complete the 0-62mph benchmark sprint in just 3.7 secs.
And with fewer than 23,000 miles under its wheels, it still has a lot left to give.
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11. 1973 Dino 246GT (est: £275-295,000)
Our second Dino is this pretty yellow example and it’s coming to auction from 20 years with one very lucky owner.
Its seats have recently been retrimmed, it wears striking Campagnolo wheels and, while no concours contender, it appears to be a very straight example.
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1973 Dino 246GT (cont.)
In the Nero (black) cabin are electric windows and a period eight-track cartridge player.
This Dino has covered only 31,044 miles, it looks gorgeous from every angle and it is being sold by Silverstone Auctions on Saturday 4 June.
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12. 1989 Ferrari 328GTS (est: £60-70,000)
If you’d really like some wind-in-your-hair Ferrari motoring, then this Pininfarina-penned 328GTS could be just the ticket.
Like so many of the cars we’ve looked at, it is Rosso Corsa, here with a Crema interior, and with its removable targa top you can enjoy the sound of that transversely mounted 3.2-litre V8 as you waft along.
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1989 Ferrari 328GTS (cont.)
This 50,500-mile example has been with its current owner, a marque enthusiast, for about four years, in which time he has invested around £7000 in its upkeep.
Before that, it stretched its legs on European road trips and was cared for by the respected DK Engineering – how about this for your holiday wheels?
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13. 1994 Ferrari 456GT (est: £35-40,000)
Or maybe, given this is left-hand drive, this 456GT might be better for a European driving adventure?
After all, it is a true gran turismo, with an all-alloy, 5.5-litre V12 for effortless wafting and mile munching. Perfect.
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1994 Ferrari 456GT (cont.)
Silverstone Auctions says this example’s Blu Swaters Metallic with a tan-leather upholstered interior is a rare combination – all we know is it looks very smart.
It received a service coming to £8567 just last November at a marque specialist where the cambelts were renewed, the spark plugs replaced, the engine cooling system flushed and much more.
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14. 2001 Ferrari 550 WSR (est: £180-200,000)
If you are scratching your head wondering what ‘WSR’ means, it is World Speed Record, meaning this Ferrari 550 is one of 33 limited-edition models built. Silverstone Auctions reckons it is ‘of investment quality’.
And what were those records? Ferrari 550s, developed in collaboration with British firm Prodrive, went to a track in Ohio and set three world records, a distance of 100 miles covered at an average speed of 190.2mph, a distance of 100km at an average speed of 188.9mph, and finally driving for one hour at an average speed of 184mph.
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2001 Ferrari 550 WSR (cont.)
Back to the car and this is thought to be the penultimate example.
Described as being ‘unmarked’, it has been with its current keeper since March 2015 and has covered fewer than 2000km (c1242 miles) since – the odometer reads 41,532km (a little over 25,000 miles).
Despite this light use, it is said to have been meticulously maintained.
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15. 1976 Ferrari 308GTB Vetroresina (est: £125-140,000)
This is pretty special. It is one of 154 glassfibre cars, it has never been restored – and on 4 June, it could be yours.
Apparently highly original, Harry Metcalfe is a previous owner and it starred in one of his videos on YouTube channel ‘Harry’s Garage’.
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1976 Ferrari 308GTB Vetroresina (cont.)
Chassis number 19385 has a blue-leather interior, as well as a specification which includes air-con, tinted glass, a heated rear window and the special-order colour of Bianco Polo Park.
This sub-38,000-mile Ferrari is Classiche certified and it is being sold with items including its original service book, original bill of sale, toolkit and more.
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16. 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia (est: £115-135,000)
You’ll have to like black if you are the winning bidder on this Ferrari.
Another Pininfarina design, this time under design director Donato Coco, the mid-engined 458 Italia broke cover at the 2009 Frankfurt motor show.
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2011 Ferrari 458 Italia (cont.)
Power comes from a 4.5-litre V8 that, in the case of this example, appears to have been well cared for – and it is under warranty until next year.
Being a modern or future classic, you get some impressive kit, too, including carbonfibre detailing, electrochromic interior mirrors, plus parking sensors front and rear.
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17. 2011 Ferrari California (est: £65-75,000)
We will stay with newer Ferraris just a short while longer with this UK-supplied California.
This is a two-owner car that is yet to hit the 20,000-mile mark on its odometer – let’s hope its next owner takes time to stretch the legs of this quad-cam V8 rather more often.
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2011 Ferrari California (cont.)
The interior trim might be an acquired taste, but those two-tone seats are electrically adjustable.
Outside, 20-inch wheels and yellow brake calipers complete the look, and any prospective bidder will be pleased to know there are 22 entries regarding servicing and maintenance at HR Owen in the logbook, so this California has been well cared for.
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18. 1981 Ferrari 308GTSi (est: £60-70,000)
Going back 30 years from the previous car, this Ferrari 308GTSi has emerged from a private collection for this 4 June sale and is ready to be enjoyed once more.
It is in Rosso Corsa (of course!) and was delivered new to Switzerland. It is now right-hand drive, but it is not known when this conversion was done.
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1981 Ferrari 308GTSi (cont.)
As you can see, it looks like it has always been this way…
Having spent the past four years in a collection and covering very few miles, its owner has decided it is time to let go and is including the cherished numberplate ‘OIA 308’ in the sale.
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19. 2004 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti (est: £58-65,000)
One of the younger cars in this 22-strong Ferrari sale is this UK-supplied 612 Scaglietti, in the demure shade of Grigio Titanio (or silver to you and me).
The black-leather interior is similarly understated, white piping lifting the cabin a little.
In its 18 years this cared-for car has done a little more than 37,000 miles and is being sold from what is said to be ‘meticulous ownership’, the car always stored in a heated garage.
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2004 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti (cont.)
And here is its 5.7-litre V12 engine, which is mated to a six-speed F1-style gearbox. Not affordable to run, given current fuel prices, but that is rather missing the point.
Service and maintenance receipts for this Ferrari in the past decade amount to more than £30,000, so it sounds like it has been well looked after.
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20. 1974 Dino 246GTS (est: £400-500,000)
From the bold lines of a 21st-century Prancing Horse to the delicate lines of this 1974 classic, the third Dino in this 4 June sale.
And Silverstone Auctions describes it was being ‘world quality’ and ‘exceptional’.
It is a ‘chairs and flares’ Dino, meaning it has the optional, factory-fitted Daytona-style chairs, which in this case are red with black inserts, plus flared wheelarches and Campagnolo wheels.
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1974 Dino 246GTS (cont.)
This Dino 246GTS was delivered new to the American state of Nevada and its first owner was a resident of Los Angeles – and it remained with this custodian for 30 years.
In 2004 and with 36,871 miles under its wheels, it went to a new home and its second keeper committed to a bare-metal restoration, during which it was repainted Giallo Fly (yellow).
Its third owner bought it in 2010 and wanted it to be the best of its type, so commissioned a restoration that took it back to its factory specification, after which the car gained Ferrari Classiche certification. It certainly looks very special.
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21. 2001 Ferrari 360 Spider (est: £65-75,000)
Many of us drive in a year more than double the distance this Ferrari has covered in its 21 years.
From the middle of 360 production, this 7447-mile, three-owner, silver drop-top has only been exercised on sunny days and has spent the rest of its time dry stored, in either a heated garage or a professional storage facility. Which would account for its apparently spotless condition.
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2001 Ferrari 360 Spider (cont.)
Despite limited use, this V8-powered Ferrari with a blue-leather-trimmed cabin has been maintained by main dealers, meaning it should be ready to be enjoyed.
However, if we had the funds to bid for it and were lucky enough to win, we aren’t sure we’d be able to save it just for sun-kissed days.
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22. 1989 Ferrari 328GTS (est: £90-110,000)
Last but by no means least is another low-miler. This Ferrari 328GTS was bought new via Nigel Mansell Sports Cars on the Isle of Man in March 1990 for £97,500 – and today it has fewer than 3000 miles on its odometer.
It left the island in 2011 when its current owner bought it and imported it to the UK.
As you might have guessed from that mileage, it has been dry stored for some time and although well cared for, after so long off the road, its winning bidder would be wise to budget for some recommissioning work before driving it.
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1989 Ferrari 328GTS (cont.)
Included in that original purchase price was Ferrari luggage, which came to £1995 and which you can see here.
Does this mean its first keeper intended to take it on grand European tours? Who knows, but this targa-topped classic would be a fabulous way to travel, accompanied by a wonderful, howling V8 soundtrack.
This and all the other cars we’ve looked at are crossing the block with Silverstone Auctions on 4 June 2022 from 1pm BST – check out the full catalogue.