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The 15th of only 17 ‘three-louver’, covered headlight versions of the 250 GT Berlinetta Competizione ‘Tour
de France’, chassis no. 0879 GT was completed in January 1958 and first sold to German racing driver
Wolfgang Seidel of Dusseldorf, nicknamed ‘The Golden Bear’, who campaigned a 250 TR for the Scuderia
Ferrari during 1958. Seidel immediately took to the track in his new Ferrari and – over the next few years –
competed in 22 events across continental Europe. These included 11 victories and a string of podium
positions, including 2nd place overall at the Pau 3 Hours, 2nd overall at the Belgian Grand Prix at
Spa-Francorchamps, 1st overall at the Grand Handicap de Spa-Francorchamps, 4th overall at the 12 Hours of
Reims with co-driver, the great Wolfgang von Trips, and 3rd in class at the 1959 Grand Prix de Paris at
Linas-Montlhéry.
The availability of chassis number 0879 GT should attract top-tier Ferrari collectors and connoisseurs as a
fantastic example of a model prized by collectors for its exquisite lightweight coachwork, advanced racing
mechanicals and undeniable significance. The ‘Tour de France’ edition of the 250 GT Berlinetta Competizione
has no association with the grueling bicycle race – rather, a racecar event staged between 1899 and 1986,
held over several days. The car was produced from 1956 to 1959 and was designed for the circuit racing, hill
climb and drag race stages of the Tour de France. It so dominated the rally that the model was nicknamed for
the event, boosting Ferrari’s credentials as one of the most successful manufacturers in ‘50s motorsport.
“We’re delighted to bring this extremely exciting TdF to our Monaco auction,” said Augustin Sabatié-Garat,
Auction Manager, RM Sotheby’s Europe. “The car is a true motorsport icon, and it has a strong history of
powering drivers to success at the most celebrated events in Europe. Not only is this ‘Tour de France’ a piece
of Ferrari history, it gives collectors the chance to own a very pure piece of motorsport heritage from a golden
age of racing.”
The TdF eventually landed with Christer Mellin, found of the Ferrari Club Svezia, in 1973, who endeavoured to
restore the car over the next two decades, with guidance from the Ferrari Factory in Maranello. In 1997, Mellin
sold the car to its current owner, who has maintained the meticulous restoration while entering it in several
niche events, including Ferrari anniversary celebrations and the Mille Miglia Storica. Unscathed throughout its
racing career, the TdF has had just two caretakers in the last 45 years and is one of few surviving 1950s
Ferrari race cars that remains fully matching throughout, as authenticated by its recent Ferrari Classiche
certification. Accompanied by an extensive history file, chassis 0879 GT offers Ferraristi a pure and
impressive example of a competition legend (Est. €7.000.000 - €9.000.000).
The 1971 Dino 246 GT by Scaglietti represents another age for the Ferrari brand, also with a strong link to a
history in motorsport. This car was once owned by ex-Ferrari F1 team driver René Arnoux, who would become
one of the most famous Frenchmen associated with the prestigious Italian brand. Built as a
European-specification M-Series Dino 246 GT, chassis no. 01862 was purchased by Arnoux before the driver
joined the Scuderia. On joining the team, Arnoux had the Dino 246 GT restored at the Ferrari factory. For any
fan of motorsport – and Arnoux in particular – it would be hard to find a more exciting prancing horse.
“We’re delighted to bring this extremely exciting TdF to our Monaco auction,” said Augustin Sabatié-Garat,
Auction Manager, RM Sotheby’s Europe. “The car is a true motorsport icon, and it has a strong history of
powering drivers to success at the most celebrated events in Europe. Not only is this ‘Tour de France’ a piece
of Ferrari history, it gives collectors the chance to own a very pure piece of motorsport heritage from a golden
age of racing.”
The TdF eventually landed with Christer Mellin, found of the Ferrari Club Svezia, in 1973, who endeavoured to
restore the car over the next two decades, with guidance from the Ferrari Factory in Maranello. In 1997, Mellin
sold the car to its current owner, who has maintained the meticulous restoration while entering it in several
niche events, including Ferrari anniversary celebrations and the Mille Miglia Storica. Unscathed throughout its
racing career, the TdF has had just two caretakers in the last 45 years and is one of few surviving 1950s
Ferrari race cars that remains fully matching throughout, as authenticated by its recent Ferrari Classiche
certification. Accompanied by an extensive history file, chassis 0879 GT offers Ferraristi a pure and
impressive example of a competition legend (Est. €7.000.000 - €9.000.000).
The 1971 Dino 246 GT by Scaglietti represents another age for the Ferrari brand, also with a strong link to a
history in motorsport. This car was once owned by ex-Ferrari F1 team driver René Arnoux, who would become
one of the most famous Frenchmen associated with the prestigious Italian brand. Built as a
European-specification M-Series Dino 246 GT, chassis no. 01862 was purchased by Arnoux before the driver
joined the Scuderia. On joining the team, Arnoux had the Dino 246 GT restored at the Ferrari factory. For any
fan of motorsport – and Arnoux in particular – it would be hard to find a more exciting prancing horse.
Another Ferrari set to headline consignments from the Italian marque in Monaco is a 2011 599 GTO, the
most recent Ferrari produced to carry the fabled ‘GTO’ badge. The car has enjoyed one single owner
from new and was tailor-made to customer specification, which includes a long list of unique features. The
multiple layer car color – Nero Stellato, or black with gold sparkles – is complemented by a shiny black
carbon fiber finish inside and out. A leather interior inspired by Hermès’ trademark orange moves away from
the alcantara finish typical of the model, while seats and some leather-bound items appear with ‘Losangatura’
diamond quilting. This car has lived in a garage since new, covering a mere 3,800km.
With no less than 25 examples on offer, additional Ferrari highlights for RM Sotheby’s Monaco sale include:
· 1957 Ferrari 250 GT Coupé – One of 74 “Low Roof” coupes bodied by Boano, offered from long-term
European ownership history. Equipped with its original engine and finished in striking Argento Auteuil
Metalizzato, the 250 GT is Ferrari Classiche Certified and eligible for both the Mille Miglia and Tour Auto (Est.
€800.000 - €1.000.000);
· 1962 Ferrari 250 GT Cabriolet Series II – Coupling performance of Ferrari’s legendary Colombo V-12 with
the joy of open-top motoring, this Classiche certified example is complete with its original engine and gearbox
and has been beautifully restored by some of Italy’s finest craftsmen (Est. €1.400.000 - €1.600.000);
· 1966 Ferrari 275 GTB – One of 88 long-nose, steel body, triple-carburettor examples equipped with a
torque tube driveshaft and built to European specifications. Boasting long, well-known enthusiast history, the
275 benefits from an exceptional restoration by Bob Smith Coachworks and is ideal for continued concours
and rally use (Est. €2.000.000 - €2.100.000);
· 1974 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS - An ‘E-Series’ Dino, this 246 GTS was delivered new to Switzerland, where it
spent the vast majority of its life. Presented today in highly original condition throughout and finished in its
original colors of Blu Dino Metallizzato over Pelle Nera, it boasts Ferrari Classiche certification to its name
(Est. €390.000 - €420.000);
· 2006 Ferrari F430 GTC - Extensively campaigned by the noted Italian racing team AF Corse in the Italian
GT Championship and European Le Mans Series from 2006 to 2011, chassis number 2446 was entered by
both AF Corse and Team Seattle in the 2009 24 Hours of Le Mans with Team Seattle founder Don Kitch Jr.,
Joe Foster, and Grey’s Anatomy actor and racing driver Patrick Dempsey (Est. €450.000 - €500.000);
· 2015 Ferrari Sergio – One of just six examples built and a brilliant showcase of 21st century coachbuilding
and Pininfarina design. This is the 2015 Geneva Motor Show car and represents the first Sergio offered at
public auction (Est. €2.500.000 - €3.000.000); and,
· A selection of Ferrari-related collectibles, including a Ferrari 458 Italia Engine with stand, a unique,
full-scale wire sculpture of Michael Schumacher’s Ferrari 248 F1 by Terry Lawrie, the Official Ferrari
Opus – Diamante Edition book, a Girard-Perregaux “Ecurie Francorchamps” wrist watch, and Ferrari
275 and 250 Tool Kits.
Last month, RM Sotheby’s announced the addition of a 1978 Ferrari 308 GTS – once owned by ex-F1 and
Scuderia team driver Gilles Villeneuve – along with a 1992-season Benetton B192 F1 car and 1999 Jordan
199 Formula 1 car, making for a strong motorsport theme at the Monaco sale in May.
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