Seven Decades of Ferrari’s Finest for RM Maranello Auction

RM Sotheby’s has announced the latest pair of additions to the list of Ferraris being offered at its single-marque sale September 9 in partnership with Ferrari. Held at the legendary Italian marque’s factory in Maranello, the auction celebrates Ferrari’s 70^th anniversary year with automotive milestones from the company’s last seven decades. Ferrari – Leggenda e Passione will feature more than 35 of the most significant road and racing Ferraris ever built.

Among recent additions to the exclusive event is a matching numbers 1959 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider by Scaglietti, chassis no. 1503 GT (above, photo courtesy of RM Sotheby’s). One of the most desirable examples of the ultimate open Ferrari of its era, 1503 GT is offered from nearly two decades of single ownership, having seldom been shown over this time.

Also newly added is a 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO, chassis no. 57709, which is arguably one of the finest and best preserved examples in existence. The 255^th of just 272 ever built, the 288 GTO is virtually as new throughout, having been purchased by its current owner in 1993 and stored ever since. Discovered earlier this year, the car has been carefully reconditioned and is beautifully preserved inside and out. Perhaps best of all, its odometer shows a mere 729 kilometers. This car will be on display, prior to the sale, as part of Ferrari’s Casa Ferrari display at this weekend’s Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.

Further offerings of interest from Ferrari’s seven decades include:

The Fifties

1950 Ferrari 195 Inter Coupé, chassis no. 0081 S

1953 Ferrari 250 Europa Coupé, chassis no. 0313 EU

1955 Ferrari 750 Monza, chassis no. 0534 M

1955 Ferrari 500 Superfast Series II, chassis no. 8897 SF

1958 Ferrari 250 GT Cabriolet Series I, chassis no. 0791 GT

The Sixties and Seventies

1960 Ferrari 250 GT Cabriolet Series II, chassis no. 1779 GT

1966 Ferrari 275 GTB Alloy, chassis no. 08111

1967 Ferrari 330 GTS, chassis no. 09481

1973 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS, chassis no. 07214