To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVE at RM Sothebys' Amelia
Island event, 8 - 9 March 2019.
Estimate:
$200,000 - $225,000
- Presented with just under 3,000 miles
- Finished in Vinaccia over tan interior
- Unusual color offered by Ferrari in the '50s-'60s
- Includes original owner's manuals, tools, and spare keys
- A pristine example of any 599
By continuing a strong legacy of front-engined V-12 berlinettas,
Ferrari surpassed its already superb 575 Maranello by producing
what is widely considered the last great analog Ferrari, the 599
GTB Fiorano. Upon its debut in February 2006, the 599 would stand
as Ferrari's premier sports car, culminating in just under 50 years
of design and engineering excellence.
From the outset, the 599 was to be designed from the ground up.
Frank Stephenson of the legendary design firm, Pininfarina, oversaw
the 599's aggressive, muscular looks. His r�sum� precedes itself as
he also penned the F430 and Maserati's incredible MC12. The
beautiful twin bi-xenon headlights work in conjunction with the
slanted hood, evoking the sense of pure speed. This is followed by
the flying buttress-like "sail panels" in the rear, which further
accentuates the car's stellar looks.
At the heart of the 599 lies a monstrous 5.9-liter V-12 engine
producing 612 hp at 7,600 rpm and 448 foot-pounds of torque at
5,600 rpm. The engine is mated to a six-speed semi-automatic
electro-hydraulic F1 transmission that can shift in a blistering
100 milliseconds. Coupled with a lightweight aluminum chassis and
magnetorheological suspension system, the 599 is able to propel
itself from 0-60 in less than 3.2 seconds and to a top speed of 205
miles per hour.
The 599 GTB Fiorano offered is a true testament to the model.
Finished in Vinaccia, an exceedingly dark burgundy color, over a
contrasting tan interior, the car is presented as one of the most
pristine examples available. The unusual special-order color is
from the palette of Ferrari colors offered in the 1950s through the
'60s and the personalized nameplate on the glovebox suggests the
car was special-ordered by a "Christopher T. Charlton." The GTB
features carbon ceramic brakes by Brembo with silver painted
calipers, which are wrapped with beautiful silver Fiorano wheels.
The car also proudly wears its Scuderia shields on the front wings.
However, it is the car's interior that separates itself from its
contemporaries. The spotless interior features carbon fiber trim on
the dash and steering wheel. Furthermore, the carbon fiber seats
feature Ferrari's signature 'Daytona' inserts. To further
complement the outstanding quality, the Ferrari includes a full
host of owner's manuals, spare keys, and its requisite tool
kit.
Presented with just under 3,000 miles, this immaculate 599 is
arguably one of the finest grand turismo berlinettas ever produced
by Ferrari and would be an outstanding addition to any fine
collection.
To view this car and others currently consigned to this auction,
please visit the RM website at rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/am19.