Competition and Track Greats Heading to Paris Auction

1960 FERRARI 250 GT SWB BERLINETTA COMPETIZIONE BY SCAGLIETTI HEADING THE STAR LOTS

• 1960 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta Competizione with illustrious history to be offered in Paris on 31 January 2024
• Ex-Le Mans 1991 Porsche 962 C campaigned in period by Brun Motorsport also offered
• Sale to also include a one of only 12 Maserati MC12 VersioneCorsas, derived from the marque’s all-conquering GT1 racer
• Further information can be found at rmsothebys.com

PARIS, FRANCE – January 8, 2024 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) – RM Sotheby’s is delighted to announce further stunning consignments heading to its Paris sale, taking place on 31 January 2024 during Rétromobile Week in the marvelous rooms of the Carrousel du Louvre. Among a selection of incredible competition and track-focused sports cars to be offered in Paris is a highly significant 1960 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta Competizione by Scaglietti, a car which is the undoubted star of the auction.

The car, chassis number 1773 GT, is a very rare and highly desirable alloy-bodied Competizione version built in 1960, boasting an outstanding period racing history that includes 7th overall and 5th in class at the 1960 12 Hours of Sebring as a N.A.R.T. entry as well as four overall or class victories, including at the famous Nassau Tourist Trophy in 1960, and a total of ten podium finishes from 1960-1961. Built to top competition specifications and fitted with a Tipo 168 B engine delivering 275.5 hp at 7,200 rpm, aluminium bodywork and a factory roll bar, the car was completed by the factory on 16 March 1960. Delivered new to legendary racing figure George Arents, it was immediately prepared to compete at the ninth annual 12 Hours of Sebring, along with famous gentleman driver Bill Kimberly as co-driver, where it finished a highly impressive 7th overall and 5th in class. Soon after, it was sold to another well-known American enthusiast, Robert M. Grossman of Nyack,New Jersey, who quickly secured 1st overall at the SCCA National GT race at Bridgehampton, New York. After a number of long-term owners, the car went to the United Kingdom in 1994, where it underwent a comprehensive restoration, before returning to the US in 1999. The car was later acquired by The Pinnacle Portfolio and was immediately shipped to Wayne Obry’s esteemed Motion Products Inc. for a complete restoration back to its 1960 Sebring livery. The project was carried out with a near-fanatical level of detail and benefits from Ferrari…