The Retromobile, one of the main classic indoor events of the world, will host many attractions for classic car lovers from February 8 to 17, 2008, but two of its main attractions will certainly be a 1958 Ferrari 250GT LWB California Spyder and a 1960 Ferrari 246S Dino Sports racer that will be exposed at RM Auction’s stand. For the ones who can afford it, the good news is these cars will be auctioned in Maranello in May 18. The bad news is that their prices are not expected to be under € 2.5 million, and they can even reach € 4 million, if not more.

Truth is all rare goods tend to cost very high and these two Ferrari cars are more than rare. The Ferrari 250GT LWB California Spyder had only about 45 units built and was powered by the same V12 engine used in the250 GT Berlinetta “Tour de France”, delivering 240 hp. In 2007, a similar vehicle was auctioned by US$ 4.5 million. As for the 246S Dino, its high-revving 2.4-liter V6 engine was considered to be one of the best balanced vehicles of its time, although it was not exactly powerful. A respectful machine, doubtlessly.

In case you are fond of classic vehicles, this is one more attraction that should pay the visit to Paris and to the Retromobile, even if it is just to feast the eyes. Well, if you really think about that, what is not?

Press Release

RM AUCTIONS PREVIEWS FERRARI SALE EVENT AT RETROMOBILE

RM Auctions, in association with Sotheby’s, will present two star cars from their upcoming ‘Ferrari Leggenda e Passione’ event at this week’s ‘Retromobile’ exhibition, to be held February 8th to 17th in Paris, France.

LONDON, England (February 4, 2008) – RM Auctions, the world’s leading auction house and restoration facility for vintage motor cars, invites automotive press, discerning collectors and enthusiasts to join them at this year’s Retromobile exhibition, when it gets underway in Paris later this week.

Regarded as one of Europe’s most prestigious indoor automotive events, the annual 10-day Retromobile exhibition will commence this Friday 8th February and run through until Sunday 17th February at the Port de Versailles in Paris. The RM exhibit, will be located in Hall 4, Stand D10.

“With our recent success in Europe, RM Auctions is poised to return to Retromobile this year and welcome established and new clientele,” said Max Girardo, Managing Director of RM’s European Division.

“Our Retromobile exhibit will preview our first European sale of the year, our Ferrari Leggenda e Passione event in Maranello in May, and we welcome new consignment interest for this event and our fall sale in London,” he added.

RM’s Retromobile exhibit will showcase two star attractions of the upcoming May 18 sale in Maranello – a 1958 Ferrari 250GT LWB California Spyder (s/n 0923GT) and a 1960 Ferrari 246S Dino Sports racer (s/n 0778). The cars are estimated to achieve values in the region of €2.5 million - €4 million when they cross the block in May. Also on display at the exhibition will be a car offered for sale from RM Auctions’ extensive private treaty sales division.

In addition to previewing the upcoming sale, RM’s car specialists and principals will be on hand to offer collectors a resource for auction and restoration services.

FROM RM SITE ( - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER In 2007 RM sold some unique cars in Ferrari – Leggenda e Passione like 1962 Ferrari 330 TRI/LM Testa Rossa, taken for €6.875.000:

Lot Day Year/Make/Model 201 SUN 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS €44.000 Sold 202 SUN 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE €143.000 Sold 203 SUN 1973 Ferrari Dino 246 GT €132.000 Sold 204 SUN 1967 Ferrari 330 GTC €165.000 Sold 205 SUN 2006 Ferrari 248 Formula 1 Grand Prix Car €1.650.000 Sold 206 SUN 1966 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 €605.000 Sold 207 SUN 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO €440.000 Sold 208 SUN 1970 Ferrari 512 S €2.640.000 Sold 209 SUN 1983 Ferrari 126 C2B Formula 1 Grand Prix Car €418.000 Sold 210 SUN 1965 Ferrari 330 GT 2+2 €88.000 Sold 211 SUN 1973 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS €137.500 Sold 212 SUN 2006 Ferrari F430 GT €440.000 Sold 213 SUN 1971 Ferrari 365 GTS4 (Daytona Spider) €1.045.000 Sold 214 SUN 1960 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta Competizione €2.090.000 Sold 215 SUN 1966 Ferrari 330 GT 2+2 €66.000 Sold 216 SUN 1992 Ferrari F40 €275.000 Sold 217 SUN 2006 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano €297.000 Sold 218 SUN 1962 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta €1.870.000 Sold 219 SUN 1997 Ferrari F310B Formula 1 Grand Prix Car €770.000 Sold 220 SUN 1968 Ferrari 365 GTC €165.000 Sold 221 SUN 1962 Ferrari 330 TRI/LM Testa Rossa €6.875.000 Sold 222 SUN 1953 Ferrari 340 MM Competition Spyder €2.310.000 Sold 223 SUN 1981 Ferrari 512 BB €93.500 Sold 224 SUN 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO Prototipo €506.000 Sold 225 SUN 1987 Ferrari F40 Prototipo €460.000 226 SUN 2001 Ferrari 550 Sperimentale €165.000 Sold 227 SUN 2003 Ferrari F2003-GA Formula 1 Grand Prix Car €1.540.000 Sold 228 SUN 1967 Ferrari 365 California €715.000 Sold 229 SUN 1966 Ferrari Dino 206 SP €2.420.000 Sold 230 SUN 1967 Ferrari 330 GT 2+2 €71.500 Sold 231 SUN 1966 Ferrari 275 GTS €423.500 Sold 232 SUN 1965 Ferrari 275 GTB €605.000 Sold 233 SUN 1953 Ferrari 340/375 MM Berlinetta Competizione €4.235.000 Sold.
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