1952 Ferrari 340 heading to Bonhams Scottsdale Auction
1952 Ferrari 340 America Chassis No. 0196A was a works group entry in the 1952 Mille Miglia, Targa Florio, Le Mans 24 Hr, Grand Prix of Bern and Pescara 12 Hours. Regardless of the pedigreed motorists who took the wheel– Piero Taruffi in the Mille, and Louis Rosier and Maurice Trintignant at Le Mans– in nearly all its factory trips, the automobile did not complete.
In late 1952, 0196A went back to Ferrari and after that on to Vignale where it was fitted with coupé bodywork for shipment to its very first personal owner. Initially in the hands of privateer Piero Scotti, and after that Giovanni Bracco and Camilio Luglio, 0196A won or positioned well in various Italian hillclimbs in late 1952 and into ’53. It is among 5 initial spec cars constructed by Carrozzeria Vignale.
Once owned by Sir Anthony Bamford in the late 1990s, 0196A’s body was brought back to original form. The automobile presently has an exceptional historical racing career, with presence at Monterey, Monaco and the Mille reenactment. It’s practically ensured entry in any historical event worldwide. It’s a tested vehicle in outstanding condition, good for driving.
As an indication of simply what does it cost? the Ferrari market has actually climbed up, the vehicle sold the 1990s for just below $1 million. In the spring of 2011, a 340 Mexico Coupe of the exact same period, with body by Vignale, cost $4.2 million. Bonhams approximate for Chassis No. 0196A at $7.5-9 million.
