In just 15 years, Lee Maxted-Page has established one of the leading historic Porsche specialists not just in the UK, but also the world. Dealing with anything from road-going early 356s to Group C prototypes, and offering race preparation and and full restoration services, the company prides itself on its knowledge and immense passion for all things Porsche.
After the latest ‘IWC Schaffhausen talks to’ discussion, starring Jochen Mass and hosted by Classic Driver’s very own Philip Rathgen on the eve of the event, participants were shown the new limited-edition Ingenieur chronographs before being served dinner, during which Caracciola’s Mercedes-Benz W25 Silver Arrow acted as a rather impressive backdrop.
While not as aerodynamically efficient as the later long-nose car, the original short-nose Ferrari 275 GTB was, without doubt, a prettier car. The slippery Pininfarina-designed bodywork, with its wide egg-crate grille and gills on its sides, could be likened to a great tropical fish. It’s sensuous and pure, as originally intended, and devoid of any unnecessary clutter.
After the surprise departure of frontman Max Girardo and the no-sale of the N.A.R.T. Spyder in Monaco shortly afterwards, RM needed a ‘win’ to send out a message of resilience during a transition period in the midst of uncertain economic times. We’ll have to wait until August to see just how emphatic that ‘win’ is – if it comes at all – but the Canadian auction house has set the stage by consigning a very special four-cylinder Ferrari sports racer to its flagship Monterey sale.