| Circuit | Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace – Interlagos |
| Date | 15.11.2015 |
| Laps | 71 |
| Distance | 305,909 / 190,124 miles |
| No | Driver | Ferrari | S/N | Team | Result |
| 5 | Sebastian Vettel | SF15-T | 313 |
Scuderia Ferrari | 3. |
| 7 | Kimi Raikkonen | SF15-T | 311 |
Scuderia Ferrari | 4. |
Brazilian Grand Prix – Interlagos, 15 November 2015
Posted: 15.11.2015
Source: Ferrari
Maurizio Arrivabene: “Our pace today was good: on some laps we were close to the Mercedes, on some other stages we were matching their lap times and on some occasions we managed to be even quicker. Overall, though, they were quicker than us on more occasions. Looking at the data, we see that despite having no safety car period in this race, we were closer at the end than in most other races this year. And our cars were the only ones not to be lapped! With Seb, we switched from two to three pit stops, fitting Options on his second stint for purely strategic reasons, a three stopper would have allowed Seb to be more aggressive. He really pushed throughout the race. With Kimi, we stayed on the two stops to cover every possible situation, and this explains why he had more tire degradation than Seb. Much of the credit goes to our car and all the people who worked on it all year. Now we move on to Abu Dhabi and the last race of the season. We said we wanted to end up this year in style, and that means we’ll be trying everything we can to achieve a brilliant result!”
Kimi Raikkonen: “Not much happened in my race today: the start was kind of ok, I had some wheelspin but I managed to keep the position and I could follow Seb down the corner. We had enough speed to keep the fourth position easily, but I had hoped to have a better feeling with the car. I was struggling a bit with the Soft tires and then again with the Mediums. They were ok for a few laps, when they were still new, but afterwards I was not so happy with the handling. Still, I don’t think my race result would have been different if we had switched to a three-stop strategy, so we stuck to the two stops as planned in advance. My last stint was probably the best but obviously there was not much I could do at that point, as we were already too far away from the guys in front. We tried to make the best out of it, and fourth place is fine.”
Sebastian Vettel: “It was a good race! We were close as we had never been before, which is a massive achievement, considering that Mercedes was pushing all the way, as they had nothing to lose. For sure it is not the most exciting race when you are a little bit alone, but it is still a very nice track, enjoyable on every single lap. It’s not easy to get everything right, looking after the tires but still trying to go to the limit. Overall I’m very happy. We know Mercedes have a very strong engine and Power Unit, a very strong car, and that both drivers are doing a good job. So that made their package very difficult to beat, but if you look at our Power Unit, the Motoristi have done a miracle this year and the same goes for the car. Also, let’s not forget there was a lot of changes in the team, and that usually takes time to digest. We got into the right rythm straight away, achieving some podiums and winning already the second race of the season, and I think we improved more than anyone else. Now in the winter there is a chance to make a big step but that is also true for the other teams. Our target has to be, again, to make the bigger step compared to everyone. I am told I had more podium finishes than any other Ferrari driver at his first season with the Scuderia: so I hope I can turn all of these 13 podiums into victories next year!”
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| Pos. | Time | Gap | Laps | FL | L | |
| RAIKKONEN | 4th | 1:31:56.633 | + 47.543 | 71 | 1:15.416 | 48 |
| Pit-stop | 1st stop | Lap 12 | New Medium | |||
| 2nd stop | Lap 46 | New Medium | ||||
| VETTEL | 3rd | 1:31:23.334 | + 14.244 | 71 | 1:15.046 | 57 |
| Pit-stop | 1st stop | Lap 13 | New Medium | |||
| 2nd stop | Lap 32 | Old Soft | ||||
| 3rd stop | Lap 47 | New Medium | ||||
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Weather: air 25/27 °C, track 33/44 °C. Overcast |
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Brazilian Grand Prix – Vettel on the podium, Raikkonen fourth
Posted: 15.11.2015
Source: Ferrari
Seb third for thirteenth podium this season, ahead of Kimi
Sao Paulo, 15 November – At the end of a race in which the top four finished in grid order, the Ferrari duo of Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen brought home important points for the championship. The German and the Finn ran third and fourth from lights out to chequered flag. Third place for Vettel means he has been on the podium 13 times from 18 starts this year. Raikkonen’s fourth spot is a welcome result, following on from two races that didn’t go well for him. Nico Rosberg won for Mercedes.
Brazilian Grand Prix – Interlagos, 14 November 2015
Posted: 14.11.2015
Source: Ferrari
Kimi Raikkonen: “I don’t think it’s ever going to be easy but you know, today it was not too bad. I went sideways in the last lap in turn 11 and this also affected the run into the last corner. So the end of my lap was not ideal and I lost time, but apart from that the car has been working well, so let’s see what we can do tomorrow, trying to make a good start and moving on from there. The balance of the car was ok, it has been behaving pretty well, although obviously not fast enough for beating the Mercedes. For sure we could have been a bit higher up the time chart, but I think it was not too bad. I’ll start from fourth anyway tomorrow and maybe the weather will be different from today. I heard about Paris this morning, it’s very sad. Unfortunately, in the world these odd things seem to happen.”<br/>
Sebastian Vettel: “I would have loved to be a lot closer to Mercedes, but that was our maximum today. In Q2 it looked like we could reduce the gap a bit, particularly to Lewis. I saw that Nico’s lap wasn’t clean so I expected him to pick it up in Q3. But then both of them did improve, and that was a bit too much for us, we couldn’t follow. Let’s see tomorrow, usually in the race we are a bit closer. In order to get in front of the Mercedes we need a rocket start, it is not a very long way down to turn one, and a good start always helps. Then in the race trim we are usually a bit better than in qualifying, close enough to put some pressure on them, then I think we can play around with strategy. Interlagos is a crazy place, lot of things can happen, you never know what a GP can bring. It was supposed to rain when we arrived, but then we had sunshine all day, there was rain as well but at different times. Our target for tomorrow is to give everything and it is our aim to create a miracle. The chance is there and we believe in it.”
Brazilian Grand Prix – A red second row
Posted: 14.11.2015
Source: Ferrari
Vettel third in qualifying at Interlagos, while Raikkonen will move up to fourth
Interlagos, 14 November – The Ferraris of Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen will both start tomorrow’s Brazilian Grand Prix from the second row of the Interlagos grid. Come the end of qualifying, Seb was third with a 1.11.804 and Kimi was fifth in 1.12.144. However, with Valtteri Bottas, fourth fastest, having to take a three place grid penalty, Raikkonen moves up one place to start alongside his team-mate. Nico Rosberg took pole with a lap in 1.11.282.
Brazilian Grand Prix – The track comes to life
Posted: 14.11.2015
Source: Ferrari
Ferrari on the tail of the quickest
Interlagos, 14 November – The Ferraris were third and fourth yet again in the final free practice session at the Interlagos circuit, while the Mercedes duo switched places, compared to FP2, at the front of the field, with Lewis Hamilton fastest in 1.12.070 ahead of Nico Rosberg (1.12.193.). Sebastian Vettel took his SF15-T round in 1.12.760, while Kimi Raikkonen did a 1.13.096. Both Ferrari men worked on the usual qualifying preparation work and they had good things to say when it came to the track conditions. There’s a noticeable performance difference between the Medium and Soft compound tyres being used here in Brazil.
Brazilian Grand Prix Interlagos, 13 November 2015
Posted: 13.11.2015
Source: Ferrari
Kimi Raikkonen: “In general, the two sessions were quite confusing: a lot of things happened and I don’t think we have got a clear picture. In the morning we spent the first half an hour to do some aero testing, then we had one run followed by a small issue with the set up and I spun off. In the afternoon a lot of things kept happening, always when we went out. We had some laptimes but it was quite messy in all ways. I haven’t seen what the others did in the long run, our race pace felt ok but we’re still struggling a bit. Now we have to look at what we did today and then try to fix certain issues for tomorrow. For sure we have some work to do.”
Sebastian Vettel: “Overall it was a difficult day. We didn’t get the best timing for our run, so now we look forward to the analysis of our laps. Hopefully we can make a step forward for tomorrow and improve the car. Today everybody struggled quite a lot with the tires: they seem even more tricky than last year, but then I think it was slippery for everyone. I tried to do the best I could, but maybe I wasn’t quick enough. The car was moving around and sliding quite a lot. Hopefully tomorrow we will be in better shape.”
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| First Session | P5 | 1:14.549 | 20 laps | P3 | 1.14.168 | 27 laps |
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| Second Session | P4 | 1:13.500 | 43 laps | P3 | 1:13:345 | 41 laps |
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Brazilian Grand Prix – On the “second row”
Posted: 13.11.2015
Source: Ferrari
Seb and Kimi round out the lead quartet in FP2
Interlagos, 13 November –Sebastian Vettel was third fastest, in 1.13.345 and Kimi Raikkonen was fourth with a lap in 1.13.500, in the second free practice session for the Brazilian Grand Prix. Quickest was Nico Rosberg who posted a 1.12.385 in the Mercedes, ahead of team-mate Lewis Hamilton (1.12.843.)
The Ferrari men shared a workload based around set-up work and a comparison of the two tyre compounds, ending with long run testing. Once again, the data gathered was compromised by tyre graining caused by the track conditions. Bad weather had been predicted, although rain fell at Interlagos only at the start and end of the session, so that some parts of the track were wet, but it had no effect on the work plan.
Brazilian Grand Prix – 2016 comes early
Posted: 13.11.2015
Source: Ferrari
Seb third and Kimi fifth in first free practice
Interlagos, 13 November –The penultimate race weekend of the season got underway at Interlagos this morning with the first free practice session. On a Paulista track which still needs rubbering in to provide better grip, Sebastian Vettel was third fastest for Ferrari in 1.14.168, behind the Mercedes duo of Lewis Hamilton (1.13.543) and Nico Rosberg (1.14.062.)
The German worked on race preparation, trying different mechanical set-ups to adapt the car as well as possible to the track, while team-mate Kimi Raikkonen, fifth in 1.14.549, did some aero testing, using flow measurement tools, to gather data that can also prove useful for next season.
Brazilian Grand Prix – Hope to finish the season well
Posted: 12.11.2015
Source: Ferrari
Kimi thinks positive ahead of Brazilian GP
“This is the track where I won my World Championship title in 2007 but I don’t think it would be fair to measure our performance here in reference to the past. In comparison to last year, there have been so many tracks where we have proved to be much better. In the past season we lacked the speed, this year we have it: it’s only a question of tidying everything up. I’ve made some mistakes myself, and on other occasions, I’ve had some issues with the car, but what’s important now is that all changes made for this year were in the right direction. I hope to finish the season well, and it was nice to enjoy the support of our tifosi last weekend at Mugello”.
Brazilian Grand Prix – The chance is there
Posted: 12.11.2015
Source: Ferrari
Seb determined to maximum attack on a “difficult” circuit
It’s nice to come to Brazil after the last weekend at Mugello. That was a great event for all of us, for the whole team, thanks to the fan, that have been supporting us for the whole year. It was a unique day. I still want to get the second place in the championship rather than third, we have two races to go and the target is to do well, maximum attack. I would like to win both races but we know it’s difficult because we know we are not the favorites and the only way to do that is to beat the Mercedes. The Mexican result didn’t help for sure, but the chance is there, so we have to keep pushing. We have to do our job and look after ourselves, not to stress too much about what the others are doing or not doing. I think we have a great car, this year we proved that the car works on all kind of tracks. I also think it will be a difficult weekend here, Brazil is always a bit special, because the weather can be anything and change very quickly: so we have to be sharp and focused. I like the circuit, it’s a nice place in general, there’s not a particular corner that I like the most, overall is the rhythm you get that makes me happy at last, once you cross the line you want to go again. It’s a great place to race, there’s always a big crowd coming here, a great passion for racing so it’s great to race in front of them. Usually there are a lot of Ferrari fans, in the past they were against me, this year I think it’s the other way round… so I’m looking forward to it.
Brazilian Grand Prix – A special experience
Posted: 11.11.2015
Source: Ferrari
Gutierrez: “The weather is the biggest challenge”
Maranello, 11 November – “Without a doubt, the biggest challenge in Brazil will be the weather,” is the opening remark from Esteban Gutiérrez as he describes the Interlagos track to ferrari.com. “The Brazilian track has plenty of history and tradition and all the drivers are happy to race there. The teams might be a bit less pleased about it, because the paddock is rather cramped, but this year there’s been some rebuilding work so there should be nothing to complain about. Both technically and in terms of the atmosphere, this track has a special feeling all of its own, down to the fact Brazil is a great country with wonderful people. The shape of the track is quite special, different to all the others: you need a good level of aerodynamic downforce, while it’s not demanding on the brakes. My favourite part is the one that includes the Ferradura corner, because you come to it at high speed and then there’s immediately a climb. It’s not that easy to overtake here, but the Brazilian race always has a few surprises in store.”
Brazilian GP – Penultimate round of the championship
Posted: 10.11.2015
Source: Ferrari
Kimi: “Fun to drive”
Maranello, 10 November –Formula One flies off to South America for the penultimate round of the championship, at Brazil’s Interlagos circuit. The Sao Paulo track is an unusual one, the shortest on the calendar after Monaco and Mexico, but that doesn’t mean it’s any less enthralling in the eyes of the drivers. Speaking after joining the rest of Scuderia Ferrari at last weekend’s Finali Mondiali event in Mugello, Kimi Raikkonen has special memories of Brazil, as it was there that he secured his world championship title back in 2007.
“What I remember most about that weekend is the determination with which the team set about securing the goal it had set itself going into the event, namely winning the championship,” he told ferrari.com. “I like this track, even though it’s very short, because if you tackle it properly, it’s great fun to drive. Last year, the track was resurfaced and the grip level was high, something drivers always like as it means you can be more aggressive. The fact it’s a short track doesn’t mean it’s easy to set up the car. There are many factors to take into consideration, not least of which is the weather.”
Ferrari launches Ferrari 488 Spider in the Middle East at Dubai International Motor Show
Posted: 10.11.2015
Source: Ferrari
Dubai, 10 November 2015 – Following its recent global debut in September at the Frankfurt Motor Show, Ferrari unveiled the Ferrari 488 Spider in the region at the Dubai International Motor Show held at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The Ferrari 488 Spider is the latest chapter in Maranello’s ongoing history of open-top V8 sports cars and is Ferrari’s most powerful ever mid-rear-engined V8 car to feature the patented retractable hard top, along with the highest level of technological innovation and with innovative design.
Ferrari and the UAE’s exclusive importer-dealer of the Prancing Horse, Al Tayer Motors, also showcased a selection of its extensive model line-up, inclusive of the critically acclaimed 488GTB which was recently honoured with the Middle East Car of the Year (MECOTY) Award for Best Supercar, as well as the cutting-edge F12berlinetta and sought-after California T.
Finali Mondiali – Racing version of 488 presented
Posted: 07.11.2015
Source: Ferrari
Unveiling of GT3 and GTE versions that will race in the WEC
Scarperia, 7 November – The FXX K was presented at last year’s Finali Mondiali in Abu Dhabi. In 2015 at Mugello it was the turn of the 488, which was shown off in its GTE and GT3 versions. Celebrity endorser, Lapo Elkann, paid a visit to the Finali Mondiali on Friday, conducting the award ceremony for the winners of the Ferrari Challenge race and going for a spin as a passenger in an exclusive FXX K.
A car for Le Mans. “Gimmi” Bruni, Toni Vilander, James Calado and Davide Rigon removed the red cloth from the 488 GTE, the car that will race in next year’s World Endurance Championship (WEC) and that was presented in the AF Corse team race livery for next season.
GT racing weapon. Giancarlo Fisichella, Olivier Beretta and Andrea Bertolini, who did the lion’s share of testing, unveiled the GT3 version of the car that will compete in the main domestic and international GT championships. The major break with the 458 Italia is the turbo engine, which also appears on the production model of the car, 488 GTB.
Finali Mondiali – Racing version of 488 presented
Posted: 07.11.2015
Source: Ferrari
Unveiling of GT3 and GTE versions that will race in the WEC
Scarperia, 7 November – The FXX K was presented at last year’s Finali Mondiali in Abu Dhabi. In 2015 at Mugello it was the turn of the 488, which was shown off in its GTE and GT3 versions. Celebrity endorser, Lapo Elkann, paid a visit to the Finali Mondiali on Friday, conducting the award ceremony for the winners of the Ferrari Challenge race and going for a spin as a passenger in an exclusive FXX K.
A car for Le Mans. “Gimmi” Bruni, Toni Vilander, James Calado and Davide Rigon removed the red cloth from the 488 GTE, the car that will race in next year’s World Endurance Championship (WEC) and that was presented in the AF Corse team race livery for next season.
GT racing weapon. Giancarlo Fisichella, Olivier Beretta and Andrea Bertolini, who did the lion’s share of testing, unveiled the GT3 version of the car that will compete in the main domestic and international GT championships. The major break with the 458 Italia is the turbo engine, which also appears on the production model of the car, 488 GTB.
The world’s best dealers honoured in Florence
Posted: 07.11.2015
Source: Ferrari
Florence, 7 Nov – The traditional Annual Dealer Meeting, which was held last night at the Fortezza da Basso in Florence, was also a chance to give awards to representatives of the Ferrari family worldwide. President Sergio Marchionne and CEO Amedeo Felisa handed the awards to: Emmanuel Turin of Ferrari San Francisco (USA) as Best Marketer 2015 and Simone Herzog of Maranello Motors (Germany) as Best Sales Executive. The Ferrari Scottsdale (USA) dealership won the Top Service prize, while Top Showroom went to Cavallino Motors (Thailand). Finally, the award for the world’s best dealership went to Britain’s HR Owen of London.
RM Sotheby`s Paris sale during Retromobile week
Posted: 06.11.2015
Source: RM Sotheby’s
Event Information:
| Times: | Public Preview: Tuesday, 02.02.2016: 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm Wednesday, 03.02.2016: 10:00 am – 12:00 pmPreview by Catalogue: Wednesday, 03.02.2016: 12:00 pm – 5:00 pmAuction: Wednesday, 03.02.2016: 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm |
| Location: | Place Vauban, 75007 Paris, France |
| Website: | RM Sotheby`s Paris sale during Retromobile week |
World’s largest collector car auction house brings a century of motor car history to the heart of Paris
Posted: 28.01.2016
Source: RM Sotheby’s
• RM Sotheby’s multi-million-euro collector car auction returns to Paris, 3 February, during world-famous Retromobile week
• Sale offers 61 automobiles spanning 108 years of automotive history and design, from turn-of-the-century French motor cars to modern supercars
• Star attraction: stunning 1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica LWB Coupé Aerodinamico estimated to bring more than €3 million (pictured above)
• With nine lots estimated to bring more than €1 million each, catalogue also features selection of entry-level collectibles for those new to the hobby
• Unique range of visual media opportunities available onsite at Place Vauban
WHO: RM Sotheby’s
With more than 35 years’ experience, RM Sotheby’s is the world’s largest auction house for investment-quality automobiles. Equipped to serve the market in a way no one else can, RM’s expert team of car specialists, international footprint, and unparalleled client service continue to yield record results. In early 2015, RM formed a strategic partnership with Sotheby’s, uniting the two companies for the full calendar of future automobile auctions, and creating a truly worldwide platform for collector cars. The partnership resulted in $525 million in auction sales across four countries in 2015; a new benchmark for the automotive auction industry.
WHAT: Paris, a single-day classic car sale during Retromobile
RM Sotheby’s returns to Paris, 3 February, for its third annual collector car sale during the world-famous Retromobile week. The evening auction is held at the historic Place Vauban and will feature a carefully curated selection of 61 of the finest motor cars from both pre- and post-war periods. From top-tier sports, racing and touring cars to affordable entry-level collectibles, the catalogue spans 108 years of automotive history.
AUCTION CATALOGUE: http://rmsothebys.com/digitalcatalogs/2016/PA16/
WHEN:
Auction: 3 February, 2016 7:00 p.m. CET (auction will last approx. 3 hours)
Preview: 2 February, 2016 12:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. CET
3 February, 2016 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CET
WHERE: Place Vauban (behind les Invalides), 75007 Paris, France
WHY:
RM Sotheby’s Paris sale features something for collectors of all tastes and budgets. The offering includes iconic blue-chip European models such as the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing, BMW 507, and Porsche 550 Spyder, through to more affordable classics like the 1969 Maserati Ghibli and 1983 Ferrari Mondial QV – the ideal “family Ferrari”! Automotive history is presented in all shapes and sizes, from early French-built cars such as the imposing and one-of-a-kind 1896 Raynaud Vis-à-Vis Prototype to a 1957 Messerschmitt KR 200 microcar in Ferrari livery.
RM Sotheby`s Paris sale during Retromobile week – The Ferrari Lots
Posted: 12.01.2016
Source: RM Sotheby’s
| Lot 103 | Ferrari 456M GTA |
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| Lot 109 | Ferrari 365 GT4 BB |
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| Lot 125 | Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Berlinetta |
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| Lot 128 | Ferrari Mondial Quattrovalvole |
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| Lot 131 | Ferrari 512 BB |
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| Lot 134 | Ferrari 328 GTS |
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| Lot 137 | Ferrari 250 GT Coupé Pinin Farina |
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| Lot 138 | Ferrari Enzo Ferrari |
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| Lot 145 | Ferrari F40 |
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| Lot 152 | Ferrari 400 Superamerica LWB Coupé Aerodinamico by Pininfarina |
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Over 100 years of motoring history represented at the RM Sotheby`s Paris sale during Retromobile week
Posted: 12.01.2016
Source: RM Sotheby`s
RM Sotheby’s returns to Paris for its third annual sale during the Retromobile week, 3 February
- Auction features 61 of the world’s finest automobiles, spanning over 100 years of motoring history
- Significant highlights include a Ferrari 400 Superamerica, a BMW 507 Roadster and stunning pair of Alfa Romeos including a 6C 2500 SS Villa d’Este Coupé by Touring and a Giulia Tubolare Zagato
- Sale to be held at Place Vauban immediately after the Festival Automobile International
- Complete digital catalogue now available online at http://bit.ly/1RcBVSX
LONDON (12 January, 2016) – RM Sotheby’s proudly kicks off its 2016 European calendar in Paris, 3 February with its third annual sale during Retromobile week. Held at the historic Place Vauban immediately after the Festival Automobile International, the exclusive evening sale is set to command the attention of the world’s leading car collectors and enthusiasts as it lifts the hammer on 61 remarkable historic and modern collector cars.
Leading entries for the Paris sale is the stunning 1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica LWB Coupé Aerodinamico, chassis no. 3931 SA. The first of just 18 Series II long-wheelbase examples constructed, the featured Superamerica— stylishly fitted with desirable covered headlamps— was completed in September 1962 and quickly taken to London where it was unveiled at the Earls Court Motor Show, and later, the 1962 Chicago Motor Show. An important example of Ferrari’s grandest GT automobile, 3931 SA comes to Paris in its original color combination of Grigio Argento with a Nero interior, where it is expected to bring between €3.000.000 – €3.300.000.
Alongside the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL— of which there is a terrific Gullwing included in the Paris catalogue— the BMW 507 Roadster ranks as one of the most iconic German sports cars of the 1950s. Collectors will be treated to a 1957 Series II example, chassis no. 70131 at the Paris sale; a European specification car with tasteful upgrades and original Rudge wheels, hardtop, books, and toolbox (Est. €1.900.000 – €2.200.000). Equally handsome and rare, the sale will also present the freshly restored 1951 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 SS Villa d’Este Coupé by Touring, chassis no. 915910. The 6C 2500 is known to be a landmark car, being the first road-going Alfa Romeo capable of reaching 160 km/h. The Villa d’Este variant, which was named so after the Touring coachwork won the Concorso d’Eleganza in Lake Como, was produced between 1949 and 1952. The example on offer, finished in deep blue with contrasting interior, is significant as one of just 36 built and the last handmade Alfa Romeo (Est. €750.000 – €900.000).
Another milestone Alfa Romeo due to be retailed in Paris is a world-famous Giulia Tubolare Zagato (TZ), built in 1965. First introduced at the 1963 FISA Monza Cup, TZs competed in the most important races of the era – from Sebring, Le Mans, Targa Florio and the Nürburgring – seeing class wins and podium finishes. Named for its tubular space-frame chassis and iconic aluminium Zagato coachwork, it’s believed that only 100 examples were built between 1963 and 1967. Chassis no. AR10511 750087 is one of these, and was campaigned at the Nürburgring 1,000km, Grand Prix of Mugello as well as at the Hockenheim Ring. With just two owners in the last 32 years, this well-cared-for example is a unique and very rare Alfa Romeo icon (Est. €950.000 – €1.200.000).
In total, RM Sotheby’s Paris sale will lift the gavel on over a century of motoring history. The oldest vehicle within the eclectic line-up is a believed one-of-a-kind 1896 Raynaud Vis-à-Vis Prototype. Advanced for its time, the car boasts gear transmissions and wheel steering, and was made by Claude Raynaud of Flayosc, France. Offered for sale from a private Swiss collection, it returns to France in near original condition, benefitting from a repaint in its original colour and new tyres on its original hubcaps. It is offered without reserve and it is one of four cars included in the Paris auction that are eligible for the iconic London-to-Brighton Run (Est. €220,000 – €250,000). Representing the more youthful side of the catalogue and the rise of modern-era exotica is a 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren, ordered new by former Italian footballer Alexandro Del Piero. The world-class supercar, which was inspired by the legendary Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR of the 1950s, can reach a top-speed of 207mph and combines McLaren’s Formula One technology with Mercedes-Benz engineering. Presented in exceptional condition and just 6,500kms from new, it is striking in the SLR’s quintessential colour combination of Crystal Laurite Silver SLR with a Silver Arrow 300 SL red leather interior. (Est. €230.000 – €280.000).
Other significant entries for RM Sotheby’s Paris auction include:
- a 1963 Aston Martin DB5, chassis no. DB5/1301/L, originally delivered to racing driver Peter Lindner and later owned by Hollywood star Nicolas Cage (Est. €1.100.000 – €1.300.000);
- an exceptionally restored 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 Sc Coupé, chassis no. 7500024, one of 98 coupés built (Est. €450.000 – €550.000); and,
- a matching numbers, Ferrari Classiche certified 1997 Ferrari F50, chassis no. ZFFTA46B000106825, the 266th of only 349 examples produced (Est. €1.300.000 – €1.500.000).
RM’s Paris auction will be held at Place Vauban immediately after the Festival Automobile International which runs through 31 January. This exciting event features a stunning display of beautiful concept cars and pays tribute to car designers from around the world. For further information on the Festival Automobile International, please visit www.festivalautomobile.com.
For further sale information on RM Sotheby’s Paris sale or to view the complete digital catalogue, please visit www.rmsothebys.com or call +44 (0) 20 7851 7070.
Fast Ferraris lead early entries for RM Sotheby`s Paris sale during Retromobile week
Posted: 06.11.2015
Source: RM Sotheby`s
RM Sotheby’s returns to Paris for its third annual sale during the Retromobile week, 3 February, 2016
- Auction to feature in excess of 60 of the world’s finest automobiles
- Early entries led by the ex-Stefano Casiraghi 1989 Ferrari F40 and a special 2004 Ferrari Enzo
- Auction to be held at Place Vauban immediately after the Festival Automobile International
- Frequently updated list of entries available at www.rmsothebys.com
LONDON (06 November, 2015) – RM Sotheby’s, the world’s largest collector car auction house for investment-quality automobiles, returns to Paris, 3 February, 2016, for its annual sale during the world-famous Retromobile show week. With in excess of €19 million worth of fine cars sold at the 2015 sale, the 2016 event will celebrate its third anniversary by bringing more than 60 outstanding automobiles to market during one of the most important weeks on Europe’s classic car calendar.
Leading early entries for RM’s Paris sale is a unique 2004 Ferrari Enzo, chassis no. 135564. Built to a very special specification, the Enzo is finished in Nero Daytona with red ‘Cartier’ upholstery and features a carbon wing and mirror, tinted windows, Enzo monograms, Alpine GPS and audio system, along with a reverse camera. Just 2,500km from new, it is currently going through Ferrari Classiche certification (Est. €1.500.000 – €2.000.000).
Fifteen years before the Enzo was manufactured, the F40 reigned supreme as Ferrari’s most extreme and focused supercar. The rich and famous from all around the world wanted to own an F40, so it is no surprise that Stefano Casiraghi, the famous playboy and offshore powerboat racer, had an example in his garage. Casiraghi was also well-known for being the second husband of Princess Caroline of Monaco, to whom he was still married when he tragically lost his life defending his powerboat title in 1990. Casiraghi purchased the Ferrari F40 on offer, chassis no. 80161, in Paris in 1989, and was a common sight driving the car on the streets of Monaco at that time. Presented in classic Ferrari Rosso, it boasts extremely low mileage, having covered only 4,300km from new, and features a full complement of tools and books (Est. €1.000.000 – €1.200.000).
“All Ferrari supercars are special, but these two early entries for our Paris sale each boast unique and highly desirable histories along with low, original mileage,” says Max Girardo, Managing Director, RM Sotheby’s Europe. “We’re looking forward to another great sale in Paris to kick off our 2016 European auction calendar.”
Other early entries for the sale include:
- 1978 Ferrari 512 BB, chassis no. 23125 (Est. €400.000 – €450.000)
- 1963 Ghia L6.4 Coupé, chassis no. 0313 (Est. €250.000 – €330.000)
- 1955 Porsche 356 Pre-A Speedster, chassis no. 80389 (Est. €250,000 – € 300,000)
- 1956 Austin-Healey 100 M ‘Le Mans’, chassis no. BN2-L/233008 (Est. €160.000 – €200.000)
RM’s 2016 Paris auction will be held at Place Vauban immediately after the Festival Automobile International, which is scheduled from 3 December to 31 January. This exciting event will gather a stunning display of beautiful concept cars and pay tribute to car designers from around the world. For further information on the Festival Automobile International, please visit www.festivalautomobile.com.
For further information on RM Sotheby’s Paris sale, or to discuss limited consignment opportunities, please contact RM’s London office at +44 (0) 20 7851 7070 or visit www.rmsothebys.com.
Gordon Ramsay: Ferrari and haute cuisine
Posted: 05.11.2015
Source: Ferrari
The legendary chef talks innovation, versatility and vision
Maranello, 5 November – During a recent visit to Ferrari, Gordon Ramsay drew parallels between the excellence of the Prancing Horse and his own cooking as he posed beside a gleaming California T.
The chef declared that both share a focus on continual innovation or “being the market leader, becoming creative and not sitting down on your laurels”. Versatility is another shared trait, allowing both himself and Ferrari to stay ahead of the competition, he continued, adding that the emotional thrill of sitting behind the wheel of a Ferrari is the same as being presented with an extraordinary dish. Lastly, Ramsay and the marque share vision: “the ability to see what no one else can see and to deliver excellence”.
Ferrari 488 GTB Honoured with MECOTY Award for Best Supercar 2015
Posted: 30.10.2015
Source: Ferrari
Dubai, 30 October 2015 – During last night’s annual ceremony at Raffles Dubai, Ferrari’s acclaimed 488 GTB was honoured with the Middle East’s most coveted automotive industry award – The Middle East Car of the Year (MECOTY) – in the “Supercar” category. Forty years from the original launch of Ferrari’s iconic first-ever mid-rear-engined V8 berlinetta, the 308 GTB, the 488 GTB has opened a new chapter in the history of cars with this particular architecture and set a new benchmark for the sports car sector globally.
General Manager of Ferrari Middle East and Africa, Mr. Giulio Zauner, said the legendary manufacturer was grateful for the fantastic reception the marque enjoys in the Middle East as it continues to go from strength to strength: “Ferrari’s approach to bespoke automotive design is key for the region: with each new model, we push the limits of technological innovation in every engineering area and it is this uncompromising approach to sports car development which is at the heart of Ferrari’s appeal.”
The 488 GTB is at the top of its class in terms of power output (670 cv) with engine and command response times of just 0.8 and 0.06 seconds respectively. Significantly, sophisticated dynamic vehicle controls make this massive power completely controllable by drivers of all abilities even on the limit, resulting in the unique driving pleasure that only a Ferrari can deliver.