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Another Ferrari to highlight the lineup is a 1966 Ferrari 275 GTB Competizione. The 11th of 12 examples
built featuring a 250 LM-type dry-sump, Tipo 213 competition engine, thin-gauge aluminum alloy coachwork,
and use of lightweight components. It is a three-time 24 Hours of Le Mans entrant and class winner of the
1976 24 Hour of Le Mans, 1969 1000 KM Spa-Francorchamps, and 1969 500 KM of Imola. This Ferrari
Classiche Red Book certified example is presently fitted with a six-carburetor high performance engine and is
optimally prepared for rallies and racing; however, the correct original components are included and can be
readily prepared for concours display as it was at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in 2018. This
stunning Ferrari invites the consideration of Ferrari collectors all over the world and is ready for any vintage
competition the next owner has in mind (Estimate: $8,000,000 - $10,000,000). |
The final and most highly developed iteration of Ferrari’s BB/LM racing platform, the 1981 Ferrari 512
BB/LM is the 10th of 16 “Series 3” examples produced by Ferrari and was delivered new to Luigi Chinetti’s
North American Racing Team. This example was retained by NART until 1984, racing at the 24 Hours of Le
Mans where it proved to be the fastest qualifier among the BB/LM entrants. It has been a competitive entry
in many seasons of Shell Historic racing and benefits from a complete and meticulous restoration, finished
in 2017, awarding it an invitation the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance in 2018. This well-documented 512
BB/LM would be an alluring acquisition for the most refined historic racers and offers an opportunity that
cannot be replicated (Estimate: $3,000,000 - $3,500,000). |
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As the longest-standing tradition of the Monterey Car Week, RM Sotheby’s is thrilled to offer 159
spectacular cars at this years’ three-day auction event taking place at the Monterey Conference Centre,
12-14 August. |