Coys Auction - Techno Classica Essen
Hall 3, Stand 1.02
Essen
Germany
Saturday 4th April 2009
Admission by catalogue only - admits two.
Tel: +49 (0) 201 5233 1011/1012 Fax: +49 (0) 201 5233 1251
Viewing:
2nd April from 10.00 - 18.00
3rd April from 10.00 - 19.00
4th April from 09.00 until start of sale
Collectors Auction at 14.00
Motorcars Auction 15.30
Early Ferraris have always carried a certain aura and been rightly held in the highest regard. The combination of rugged, race proven mechanicals often clothed in the most graceful and stylish open or closed bodywork of the period created by the most famous Italian styling houses has ensured that they have remained amongst the most desirable motor cars of all time.
In 1951, Ferrari manufactured many different chassis including the 166, the 195 and its replacement, the 212. While the top of the range was represented by the 4.1-litre, 340 America, Ferrari also sold the 212 chassis as a customer race car. The race car was officially s