LONDON, 10 January 2022 |
The collection is headed by a 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO, a car which represents the peak of supercar
development at the time it appeared, and which was only the second model in Ferrari’s history to carry the
immortal letters, “GTO”. Only 272 production examples were built and boasted a V-8 turbocharged powertrain
and carbon fibre and Kevlar composite bodywork. The car offered was delivered new to Bepp Mayer, a
German racing driver who was particularly well-known for racing BMWs, including a 3.5 CSL. Mayer specified
a considerable number of options, including air conditioning, power windows, and radio, to complement the
classic Rosso Corsa paintwork and Nero leather interior. Mayer kept it for 13 years before it passed to
Monsieur Petitjean, with only 6,986 km from new. Since joining the Petitjean Collection in December 1998,
this 288 GTO has been used sparingly, so only a further 2,600 km have been covered, and it includes its
original tools and manual. Today the car is presented with only 9,559 km from new and is arguably one of the
most outstanding 288 GTOs in existence. The car will make a wonderful addition to any collection and is
estimated at €2,400,000 - €2,600,000. |
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The 1966 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 offered from within the collection, chassis no. 09021 is a car of significant
importance, being the first ever production ‘four cam’ 275 GTB/4 of only 330 examples built. Displayed by
Franco-Britannic Motors for Ferrari at the 1966 Paris Salon de l’Automobile and later used as the
demonstrator prior to sale to renowned Parisian fashion designer Charles Jourdan. The Paris Salon de
l’Automobile was arguably the premier automotive show of the time, and 09021 appeared at the 53rd
edition, which opened on 6 October 1966, revealing the new GTB/4 to the world. After the Paris Salon,
09021 was registered as “1688 TN 75” and used as a demonstrator, playing an important role for the
technical inspections with the ‘Service des Mines’ for road approval and making various press appearances,
including a review in the June 1967 edition of Sport Auto. Shortly after, the car was sold to its first private
owner, Charles Jourdan, who registered it as “444 JZ 26”. The world-renowned fashion designer enjoyed his
GTB/4 for two years before it passed through Automobiles Charles Pozzi to its second owner, Monsieur
Petitjean, on 8 October 1969, as confirmed by the original invoice on file. |
The 1964 Ferrari 250 GT/L Berlinetta or “Lusso”, is arguably one of the most successful and visually
appealing grand tourer cars ever manufactured. Introduced at the 1962 Paris Salon as a replacement for the
250 GT Coupé, the Lusso—an Italian word for luxury—was fitted with a newly styled interior complemented by
a revised dash panel and leather upholstery throughout and featured the 3.0-litre short-block “Colombo” V-12
engine. With only 350 examples constructed between 1962 and 1964, the example offered was manufactured
in February 1964. Finished in Argento over a Rosso leather interior, it was sold new into Switzerland and
joined the Petitjean’s Collection in 1986 and has remained on static display since. Although requiring
recommissioning prior to use, the car is an exceptionally original example of one of Ferrari’s most beautiful
V12 road cars. (Estimate: €900,000 - €1,100,000). |
Only 201 examples of the 250 GT Series II Cabriolet were produced between 1959 and 1962. The 1959
Ferrari 250 GT Series II Cabriolet on offer features lovely Pininfarina styled and manufactured bodies and
the 3.0-litre “Colombo” V-12 coupled with a four-speed manual gearbox, making the car an exceptional
grand touring version of the competition-derived 250 California Spider. The example offered is part of the
early Series II production run, leaving the Maranello factory finished in Grigio Conchiglia over a Rosso
leather and vinyl interior. It retains its matching-numbers engine and rear axle and has been part of the
Petitjean Collection for 26 years. (Estimate: €850,000 - €1,100,000). |
Augustin Sabatié-Garat, European Sales Manager at RM Sotheby’s, commented: “Our annual Paris
sale is an established highlight of the auction calendar, not least because it’s a sale which always attracts a
wide variety of cars to suit all tastes but offers a broad spectrum to all budgets. Without a doubt these early
consignments demonstrate the exceptional quality we are attracting to the sale, and we’re looking forward to
a great auction in February and to return to the Rétromobile week of activities in Paris that we all enjoy, after
the enforced break this year.” |