RM Auctions: Ferrari - Leggenda e Passione

May 18, 2008

ADMISSION:
Admission to this event requires the purchase of an official auction catalog available for 70 euros. The catalogue admits two and must be presented at the entrance to the sale to be granted entry.

AUCTION LOCATION
Ferrari S.p.A.
Circuito di Fiorano
41042 Fiorano
Maranello, Italia

220bhp, 2,953cc single overhead-cam alloy block and head V-12 engine, four-speed manual synchromesh transmission, independent front suspension with A-arms and coil springs, solid rear axle with trailing arms and leaf springs, and four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes. Wheelbase: 2,600mm (102in.)

Designed by Pinin Farina, the “Boano” and “Ellena” coupés of the late 1950s are generally considered to be Ferrari’s first series-built Grand Touring cars.

This overview, along with a thorough model description, is found in Antoine Prunet’s book The Ro