Iconic and Rare Sports Racing Ferrari, The Tailor’s Car

Scottsdale, 1 January, 2014

Following the recent news of impressive consignments to the Bonhams 2014 Scottsdale Auction, Bonhams is very pleased to announce the consignment of the exceptional 1951 Ferrari 212 Export Touring Berlinetta chassis number 0088E, better known as “The Tailor's Car.”

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This remarkable racing-bred V-12 Ferrari was delivered new to Italian tailor and racing driver Augusto Caraceni of the eponymous fashion house. Founded in 1913 by Domenico Caraceni, “The Father of Italian Tailoring”, the House of Caraceni made bespoke suits for some of the best dressed and most recognizable men of the 20th century, including Enzo Ferrari, Gianni Agnelli (known for being a fashion icon as much as the director of FIAT), Gary Cooper, Aristotle Onassis, Prince Rainier of Monaco, and even Yves St. Laurent.
Domenico’s son, Augusto Caraceni, steeped in the family business, knew good design when he saw it. So when a car was needed to compete in the 1951 Stella Alpina, it was this sports racing Ferrari clothed in the legendary Berlinetta body by famous Milanese coachbuilder Touring that was selected by one of the most renowned sartorial names in the world.

Just four of these even-numbered competition models were created in Berlinetta form, which was Touring’s first closed racing model built for Ferrari. Using a shorter and more rigid chassis, they received a highly tuned version of Colombo’s 212 engine featuring a triple carburetor setup, higher compression and dry sump lubrication. The lithe Touring Supperleggera Berlinetta bodies had racing features such as Plexiglas windows and quick-release fuel filler, and an interior stripped of most creature comforts. The result was a car nearly 200 kilograms (440 lbs.) lighter than the road version, and historically a very important part of Ferrari's early racing efforts on their road to domination.
In current ownership since 1969, this even-numbered, competition-built Berlinetta still retains its original Touring coachwork and matching-numbers engine and drivetrain, and has now been restored to the absolute highest and most correct standards. This exceptional Ferrari would be a welcomed entrant to the most discerning shows, like the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance or the Cavallino Classic, or a perfect entry to the most exclusive rallies and racing events worldwide, such as the Mille Miglia.

Lot Year Make Model Chassis # Estimate in $

101 1968/2011 Ford Mustang Fastback	DRMVB0000157695M0	80,000 - 120,000
102 2008 Ford Mustang Bullitt Coupe	1ZVHT82H485157442	50,000 - 70,000
103 1941 Lincoln Continental Convertible	H617749	50,000 - 70,000
104 1966 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III	BJ8 HBJ8L 36843	65,000 - 75,000 WR
105 1953 Jaguar XK120 Roadster	672755	120,000 - 140,000
106 1915 Packard 1-35 Twin Six Seven-Passenger Touring	86193	170,000 - 200,000
107 1976 Ferrari 308 GTB	19579	75,000 - 100,000
108 1960 DeSoto Fireflite Two-Door Hardtop	7103110818	30,000 - 40,000 WR
109 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL	113044.12.015085	75,000 - 90,000
110 1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Ascot Tourer Brewster	S178FR	280,000 - 350,000
111 1977 Porsche 911S Coupe	911 720 1892	45,000 - 55,000 WR
112 1966 Ferrari 275 GTB/6C	08327	2.2 mio - 2.6 mio
113 1954 MG TF	HDA46/1787	30,000 - 35,000 WR
114 1959 Nash Metropolitan 1500 Series IV Convertible	E 80682	45,000 - 50,000 WR
115 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet	111027.12.002505	230,000 - 280,000
116 1952 Jaguar XK120 Fixed Head Coupe	680326	110,000 - 130,000
117 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible	VC55B112567	75,000 - 100,000
118 1910 Simplex 50HP Toy Tonneau	50 -10351	1.0 mio - 1.3 mio
119 1932 Marmon V16 Victoria Coupe LeBaron	16143718	200,000 - 250,000
120 1962 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8-Liter Roadster	876520	170,000 - 210,000
121 1931 Studebaker President Model 80 Roadster	7033484	110,000 - 120,000
122 1962 Jaguar MKII 3.8 Saloon	P219390	50,000 - 60,000 WR
123 1933 Stutz SV-16 Five-Passenger Sedan	SV-21-1538	85,000 - 100,000 WR
124 1990 Ferrari Testarossa	87096	70,000 - 90,000 WR
125 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster with Hardtop	198042-10-002795	1.0 mio - 1.3 mio
126 1952 Jaguar XK120 Fixed Head Coupe	679874	70,000 - 100,000
127 1932 Cadillac V16 452-B All Weather Phaeton	2458869	230,000 - 280,000
128 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet	111027.12.003741	140,000 - 180,000
129 1957 Ford Custom 300 Series Ranchero	C7KF174433	50,000 - 70,000 WR
130 1931 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Supercharged Gran Sport	10814356	2.4 mio - 2.7 mio
131 1948 Fiat 500B Topolino Cabriolet	500B 134881	14,000 - 17,000 WR
132 1955 Messerschmitt KR200 Coupe	55733	25,000 - 30,000 WR
133 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider Coachwork by Touring	AR.10204.00022	100,000 - 130,000
134 1932 Ford Model 18 Deluxe Roadster 'Hot Rod'	18325478	50,000 - 75,000 WR
135 1947 Bentley MK VI Coupe Figoni et Falaschi	B 9AJ	500,000 - 650,000
136 1966 Sunbeam Tiger Series I	B382001478LRXFE	50,000 - 70,000
137 1957 Aston Martin DB MkIII Sports Saloon	AM/300/3/1345	300,000 - 350,000
138 1910 Thomas Flyer Model 6-40 Touring	380	250,000 - 350,000
139 1947 Ford Super Deluxe Sportsman Convertible	799A173781	230,000 - 250,000
140 1950 Delahaye 135 M Cabriolet Atlas Guilloré	801636	500,000 - 650,000
141 1958 Jaguar XK150S 3.4-Liter Roadster	S830856DN	170,000 - 200,000
142 1935 Auburn 851 Supercharged Boattail Speedster	32069E	300,000 - 400,000
143 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40	FJ40-276697	35,000 - 45,000 WR
144 1966 Lotus Cortina Mk I	BA74FM59831	55,000 - 75,000
145 1935 Lincoln Model K 304-B Non-Collapsible Cabriolet	K4280	170,000 - 200,000
146 1963 Chevrolet 327/340hp Corvette Coupe	30837S119672	100,000 - 130,000
147 2001 Bentley Azure Convertible	SCBZK22E01CX62625	70,000 - 90,000 WR
148 1968 Jaguar E-Type 4.2-Liter Series II Roadster	1R 7088	80,000 - 100,000
149 1965 Porsche 911 Coupe	302226	55,000 - 75,000 WR
150 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible	5762111959	130,000 - 160,000
151 1968 Bentley T Series Sedan	SBX 6330	20,000 - 30,000 WR
152 1964 Fiat 2300S Coupe	114BS*129460	20,000 - 30,000 WR
153 1950 Jaguar XK120 Roadster	670405	70,000 - 100,000
154 1967 Porsche 911 2.0-Liter Coupe	306528	120,000 - 160,000
155 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III LWB Limousine	CCL 33	50,000 - 60,000
156 1973 Maserati Bora	AM117 49US652	90,000 - 110,000
157 2010 Ferrari 599XX	170902	1.2 mio - 1.5 mio
158 1967 Intermeccanica Omega	S1C101128	50,000 - 70,000 WR
159 1957 Alfa-Romeo 1900C Super Sprint	AR1900C 10596	180,000 - 250,000
160 1929 Stutz Model M Monte Carlo Weymann	M854CD223	450,000 - 550,000 WR
161 1965 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 4.2-Liter FHC	1E31482	90,000 - 120,000
162 1968 Ferrari 330 GTC Coachwork by Pininfarina	11247	680,000 - 750,000
163 1926 Kissel 6-55 Gold Bug Two-Passenger Speedster	55-13294	250,000 - 330,000 WR
164 1936 Rolls-Royce Phantom III 40/50hp Limousine	3 AZ 226	35,000 - 45,000 WR
165 1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS350 Convertible	124677L121246	60,000 - 80,000
166 1967 Simca 1000 Coupe Coachwork by Bertone	154970	35,000 - 50,000 WR
167 1936 Mercedes-Benz 500K Sports Phaeton	209421	1.5 mio - 2 mio
168 1960 Austin-Healey 3000 MKI BN7 Two-Seater	BN7L 10336	80,000 - 110,000
169 1949 Crosley Hotshot Roadster	VC 10131	15,000 - 20,000 WR
170 1958 Morgan Plus 4 Sports	3852	30,000 - 35,000 WR
171 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk SC Sports Coupe	6103090	90,000 - 120,000
172 1962 Triumph TR4 'Surrey Top'	CT10529L	50,000 - 70,000 WR
173 1951 Ferrari 212 Export Berlinetta Touring	0088E	3.0 mio - 4.0 mio
174 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider Pinin Farina	AR 1495.03368	60,000 - 80,000
175 1951 MG TD 9640	EXL/NA	25,000 - 30,000 WR

176 1967 Ferrari 330 GTC

9983

550,000 - 700,000

177 1963 Porsche 356C 1600 Cabriolet	159295	120,000 - 150,000
178 1974 Jaguar E-Type Series III V12 Roadster	UE1S 25261	80,000 - 120,000 WR
179 1963 ½ Ford Galaxie 500 R-Code Factory Lightweight	3N66R144637	140,000 - 180,000
180 1937 Cord 812 Phaeton.	1821H	65,000 - 85,000
181 1933 Packard Eight Model 1002 Convertible Victoria	627-39	90,000 - 120,000
182 1931 Chevrolet Rumble Seat Coupe	22602207	8,000 - 12,000 WR
183 1979 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible	AJ 141332	16,000 - 20,000 WR
184 1988 Rolls-Royce Corniche II Convertible	SCAZD02A8JCX23572	60,000 - 80,000
185 1954 Bentley R-Type Continental 'Fastback' Saloon	BC51LC	1.5 mio - 1.8 mio
186 1960 Fiat-Abarth Sestriere Coachwork by Zagato	757464	60,000 - 80,000
187 1957 Porsche 356A 1600 Speedster by Reutter	84142	230,000 - 260,000
188 1933 Auburn 12-161A Custom Speedster	160 1146E	500,000 - 600,000
189 1960 Lotus Elite Series II Coachwork by Bristol	1296	110,000 - 130,000
190 1960 MGA 1600 Roadster	GHNL/83569	40,000 - 50,000 WR
191 1988 Ferrari 328 GTB Coachwork by Pininfarina	78714	65,000 - 75,000
192 1930 Cadillac V16 All Weather Phaeton Fleetwood	702723	280,000 - 330,000
193 1963 Jaguar MKII 3.8 Saloon	P219796BW	65,000 - 75,000 WR
194 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing Coupe	198040.5500594	1.1 mio - 1.4 mio
195 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Roadster	113044.10.010031	60,000 - 80,000
196 1957 Jaguar XK140 MC Fixed Head Coupe	S 815802	80,000 - 120,000
197 1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Cabriolet	1402956336	25,000 - 35,000 WR
198 1960 Austin-Healey "Bugeye" Sprite MK I	AN5L 31663	20,000 - 25,000 WR
199 1961 Porsche 356B 1600 Super Sunroof Coupe	113267	100,000 - 120,000

200 1920 Stutz Series H Bearcat	210,000 - 250,000
201 1955 Austin-Healey 100 BN1 Competition Special	85,000 - 110,000 WR