But by the time the modifications had been made, there was unrest in Argentina and the order was off. He wanted some changes, such as a new grille, hood scoop, and windshield. It was exhibited at the 1955 Geneva Salon, and while there was spotted by Argentinian strongman There were 21 cars built on this chassis, and coachbuilder Zagato constructed only one Spyder-this one. The 1953 Ferrari 375 MM Spider was rebodied by Scaglietti after a racing accident in 1954.ġ955 Maserati A6G/54 2000 Spyder by Zagato. The car has been reunited with its original engine, which was elsewhere since the early 1960s. “They were obsessed with weight in those days,” Caimano says. The Spider has ultra-light aluminum coachwork the hood, held in by pins, is so light it flexes when opens.
It was seen in competition at Bahamas Speed Week, at Sebring and Lime Rock, driven by American racing driverĪmong others. It had only four-cylinder power, but the engine was designed by theĪlso responsible for long-block Ferrari V-12s. The Spider was raced at Le Mans in 1957, driven by the famousĪnd had 12 overall or class victories-with a total of 18 podium finishes. Sporting a black-and-red color scheme, this is the 18th of 19 built, and considered one of the most beautiful The Spider is estimated between US$8 million and US$10 million. The aforementioned Oscar Davis bought it in 1989.ġ957 Ferrari 500 TRC Spider by Scaglietti. In recent years, this car has lived in Sweden, Great Britain, and the U.S. But it was a winning formula in period, and a total of 26 of the 375 MM cars were built. Entry is somewhat awkward unless you’re Italian and relatively small, and the pedals will not accommodate big feet. The V-12 375 MM Spider is pure racer, with its tiny racing screen curving around a fully instrumented dashboard and framing a wood-rimmed steering wheel. It retains its matching-numbers engine, and the restoration returns it to the 1954 configuration. The car, rebodied by Scaglietti after a racing accident in 1954, was campaigned in Morocco, Portugal, Sweden, and Finland. The fourth built, and estimated between US$8 million and US$10 million. It’s one of 12 originally completed as Pinin “It still turns heads and is ahead of its time,” says RM car specialistġ953 Ferrari 375 MM Spider by Scaglietti. Details count: The Talbot-Lago features beveled side window glass, beautiful wood appointments surrounding the dashboard and doors, F et F’s distinctive use of chrome accents, an unusual sunroof with v-shaped leading edge, and much more. It wasn’t fully restored until the early 2000s. The car has a colorful history-it was confiscated by the Germans in 1942, then held static, without an engine, in East Germany for almost 50 years until the fall of the Berlin Wall. It’s hard to imagine such an elegant car as a serious racer, but driving to the track and competing was common practice back then. It actually competed in the 1939 24 Hours ofĪnd was placed ninth when it retired on the 88th lap.
It features exquisite bodywork by Figoni et Falaschi, and was the only one intended for racing. This three-liter, six-cylinder car, one of only 11, is estimated to fetch US$9 million to US$11 million. Here’s a rundown of the cars on display in New York:ġ938 Talbot-Lago T150-C SS Teardrop Coupe. We also have an alloy Mercedes 300SL ‘Gullwing’ and some Formula cars.” The star could be a Ferrari 410 Sport Spider by Scaglietti, which we’re estimating between US$25 million and US$30 million. “The stars aligned with the cars we will have on sale. “We’re anticipating a record-breaking sale, perhaps a total of $200 million,” Gibson says. In addition to Davis’ cars, will also be vehicles from collectorĪnd a “Masterworks of Design” collection that includes everything from a 1949 Bentley to a 1962 Jaguar E-Type, according toĭirector of public relations for North America, RM Sotheby’s He saw it as a worthwhile project, and it’s still in the collection.” “The first car he bought, in 1956, was a 1938 BMW 328, completely disassembled, for $200. Davis’s son, Robert, who was at the preview, his father had been in the Army during World War II, and then stayed on for two years-becoming acquainted with the great marques that were seldom seen in the U.S.