Santa Monica, Calif., 16th June, 2022 |
In his daily life, Mr. Wonder was a skilled commercial air pilot, where he served for over 38 years since
beginning his flying career in 1951. However, Mr. Wonder was self-admittedly “addicted to racing,” and had
a keen eye and deep interest for some of the world’s most innovative and significant competition cars. |
1999 Ferrari 333 SP Estimate: $4,500,000 – $5,500,0000 |
As the first competition prototype introduced since the development of the 312 P, the 333 SP signified
Ferrari’s return to endurance racing as its last sports racing prototype. Developed in partnership with
Dallara, the car was an important hallmark in the legacy of the Italian marque, particularly in the late 1990s.
This car, chassis 025, was delivered new to Fredy Lienhard, the Swiss gentleman racer who owned LISTA,
the Swiss-based cabinet manufacturer and major motor sport sponsor. Chassis 025 was prepared and run
by Kevin Doran, who entered the car under Doran-Lista Racing. The Ferrari was subsequently raced during
the 1999 and 2000 seasons, primarily in the US, where it was driven by some of the era’s greatest drivers,
including Didier Theys, Mauro Baldi, Arie Luyendyk, Ross Bentley, and of course, team owner Fredy
Lienhard. |
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1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing Estimate: $2,000,000 – $2,500,000 |
The epitome of Mercedes-Benz design and engineering excellence, the Gullwing variant was the ultimately
refined version of the 300 SL race car. This unique 1955 Gullwing was built to order for young American
sports car enthusiast Richard Wolfe of Columbus, Ohio. The Wolfe family owned a number of major media
outlets, including The Columbus Dispatch newspaper, and several television stations in Columbus and
Indianapolis, as well as a number of midwestern radio stations and other corporate interests. In addition to
this special Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing, Wolfe also went on to own several exclusive Ferraris,
including a 410 Superamerica and a 365 GTB/4 Daytona. |
1986 Ford Mustang Probe GTP Estimate: $350,000 – $450,000 |
1990 Spice SE90P GTP Estimate: $400,000 – $500,000 |
1985 March 85G GTP Estimate: $250,000 – $350,000 |
1972 AAR Gurney Eagle Indy Car Estimate: $250,000 – $350,000 |
As the definitive 1970s USAC Championship Race Car that revolutionized the sport entirely, the Eagle Indy
Car developed by Dan Gurney’s All American Racers is integral to American motor sport history. Designed
by Roman Slobodynskyj, the 1972 Indy Eagle was the fastest car of the year, and without a doubt the most
popular customer Indy car of its time. This particular example, chassis 72-11, is one of only 28 believed to
be built, and was driven by Mel Kenyon in the 1973 and 1974 Indianapolis 500 races, finishing a respectable
4th in 1973. Powered by the legendary Ford four-cam V-8 engine, this remarkably historic Indy Car is sure
to be a favorite among racing enthusiasts and collectors alike. |