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| Maranello, 17 May 2009 – This afternoon a 1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa was sold at auction for a record figure – 9,020,000 Euro. The car, one of just 22 similar models built at Maranello, boasts an important race history in North and South America. It debuted at the Buenos Aires 1000 Km in 1958 where it came 4th overall before being sold to a US client who raced it extensively in the SCCA championship. | |
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| Maranello, 20th May - Never before a car has been sold for such an immense amount of money: 9,020,000 €. This was the price paid at the ‘Ferrari Leggenda e Passione’ auction organised by RM Auction in collaboration with Sotheby’s in Maranello on 17th May. The record car is a 1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa, fourth of a mere 22 ever built. It debuted at the 1,000 kilometres of Buenos Aires crossing the line fourth. | |
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| The 250 GT Berlinetta Lusso, which made its debut at the 1962 Paris Salon, was the final model in the 250 GT series in pure road car form and continued in production until the latter part of 1964, by which time 350 cars had been produced. It was the direct replacement for the 250 GT Coupé, as although there was a 'Lusso' street version of the 250 GT 'passo corto' Berlinetta, this didn't have an excess of interior or luggage space. | |
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| Featuring authentic pre-1989 Ferrari, Maserati and Scuderia Ferrari Alfa Romeo cars in their natural environment – the race track – the series is far more than a museum on wheels. Held at race tracks in Europe and North America since 1996, it gives owners of these historic classics the opportunity to compete in a controlled but authentic racing series. The eligible vehicles are divided in different classes. | |
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| Cernobbio (CO) – April 26th 2009 –The Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este celebrated its 80th anniversary this year, once again attracting 50 stunning cars built between the 1920s and 1970s to the grounds of the eponymous Lake Como villa. All of the cars shown were of enormous historical value and either in pristine condition or restored. The jury – presided over by Lorenzo Ramaciotti and made up of several high profile names. | |
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| Essen, March 31st 2009 – Ferrari Classiche has brought no less than four stunning cars to the 21st Techno-Classica to showcase its activities. Exemplifying the specialist department’s skills are two versions of the 250 GT Berlinetta passo corto, in celebration of the 50th anniversary of this legendary model’s unveiling at the 1959 Paris Show, a Pinin Farina-bodied 250 GT and a Superamerica. Starting in 1959. | |
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| Go to the photo gallery Maranello, April 29th 2009 – The 77th edition of the Le Mans 24 Hour Race is to have a high profile guest starter. At 15.00 on June 13th next, in fact, Ferrari Chairman Luca di Montezemolo will give the official start signal for the most prestigious endurance race in the motor racing world. Mr Montezemolo was invited to Le Mans by Automobile Club de l’Ouest President Jean-Claude Plassart. | |
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| The 250 Europa GT was the immediate successor to the 250 Europa model and was presented to the public at the 1954 Paris Salon, initially also being called the 250 Europa. However, the GT suffix to the model title was soon added, to help differentiate it from its predecessor, and then it became known simply as the 250 GT. | |
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| The 250 GTO model was the pinnacle of development of the 250 GT series in competition form, whilst still remaining a road car. It made its public debut at the annual pre-season Ferrari press conference in January 1962, and was the only front engine model on display, with its monoposto and sports racing counterparts all having a mid-engine configuration. This model had no tail spoiler. | |
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| The 250 GT Coupé, was the immediate successor to the 250 Europa model, and was presented to the public at the 1954 Paris Salon, initially also being called the 250 Europa. However, the GT suffix to the model title was soon added, to help differentiate it from its predecessor, and then it became known simply as the 250 GT. |