To Be OFFERED AT AUCTIONEstimate:
£210,000 - £240,000
- 70th Anniversary livery no. 57, "The Wedding Gift"
- Inspired by the one-off 360 Barchetta which was gifted to Luca
di Montezemolo on his wedding
- Virtually as-new throughout, just under 250 miles from new
- One owner from new
Please note this motor car has either been driven for no more than
6,000 kilometres or is less than six months of age from new. For
this reason please note that the car may be considered 'as new' for
VAT purposes if removed from its current country of registration.
Please contact RM Sotheby's for further information regarding this.
Please also note the registration number is being placed on
retention, and a new V5C will follow from the DVLA post-sale
Please note that this lot will need to be collected in Chobham,
U.K.
Looking to celebrate their 70th anniversary in 2017, Ferrari
decided to produce a limited run of automobiles finished in seventy
different liveries, all representing specific cars and important
models from the company's past. This would present a wonderful
opportunity for Ferrari to celebrate their rich history while also
showcasing the abilities of their Tailor Made department. Each
livery would be featured on only one of each of Ferrari's five
production models at the time: the 488 GTB, 488 spider, California
T, GTC4Lusso, and the F12berlinetta.
The livery on this 488 GTB takes its inspiration from the one-off
360 Barchetta. That car was gifted to then-president of Ferrari
Luca di Montezemolo on the occasion of his wedding, heralding a
return to one-off automobiles being produced for discerning Ferrari
clients. Mechanically identical to the 360, it was fitted with a
cut-down windshield, the soft top and roll bars were removed, and a
different engine cutter was fitted. Painted in Argento N�rburgring
over a Avorio interior, this colour scheme was duplicated for this
particular 70th anniversary livery.
The 488 GTB offered here is equipped with a number of optional
extras including the High Emotion Low Emission system, adaptive
front lights, front suspension lifter, front and rear parking
sensors, apple car play, premium Hi-Fi sound system, fully electric
and heated seats, Scuderia shields, brake calipers in aluminum, and
a yellow tachometer. Further accentuating the car's liver, some
internal components have been finished in Avorio, and the internal
aluminum components have been finished in gloss Pure Metal
Silver.
Delivered new to the U.K. in right-hand drive, this 488 GTB has
been driven less than 250 miles from new by its first and only
owner and accordingly presents in virtually as-new condition.
Unquestionably one of the more subtle colour schemes from the 70th
anniversary palate, this represents an excellent opportunity for
someone looking for an as-new 488 GTB that is truly unique.
Please note that this lot is currently on display at CARS in
Chobham at Alpha 319 Chobham Business Centre, Chertsey Road,
Chobham, Surrey, GU24 8JB and can be viewed on appointment on
Thursday October 29th and Friday October 30th between 9am and 5pm.
Please contact our office at
+44 (0) 20 7851 7070 or email
Britta Buchmann at
[email protected] to
secure your appointment. Should you want more information on this
lot, feel free to email
[email protected]To view
this car and others currently consigned to this auction, please
visit the RM website at
rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/lf20.
