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Yahoo
07-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Score Some Good Deals on Automobilia at This Online Auction
⚡️ Read the full article on Motorious If you're the kind of person who loves to find a good deal, online auctions are your friend. It used to just be the random sites for people who love the thrill, but now automobilia auctions are everywhere, if you know where to look. But not all automobilia auctions are the same. That's what makes Gooding Christie's so special. They actually carefully source the items in their Geared Online auctions, from their network of the world's most serious collectors, so you're not sifting through the stuff that feels less exciting all the time. We picked out a few of our favorite hidden gems for your perusal. Oh, and did we mention most lots are available without reserve? Over 500 lots in fact! Anyone can register to bid before the auction runs April 11–18. Our Geared Online Spring Automobilia Auction presents the unique opportunity to source special car parts from prestigious collections you might never come across again. It's the perfect destination to source the best of the best and the deals are most certainly there if you know what to look for. Spanning from original engine components down to interior parts, they might just have that one item you have been relentlessly searching for to complete a vintage Ferrari. Some of the standouts include the Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta Gearbox, Type 539, Serial No. 66 (Estimate: $300,000 – $350,000), a Ferrari 250 GT Tour de France Gearbox, Type 508C, Serial No. 17C (Estimate: $175,000 – $250,000), a Ferrari 212 Gearbox, Serial No. 031 (Estimate: $100,000 – $150,000), a Ferrari 250 GT Engine, Tipo 128F, Serial No. 2741, Internal No. 472 E (Estimate: $100,000 – $150,000), or the Ferrari 250 GT Lusso Gearbox, Type 539 U, Serial No. 54 (Estimate: $40,000 – $70,000). If you unfortunately missed the automobile offerings from the Fred Leydorf Collection that went on sale with Gooding Christie's earlier this year, fear not, because the automobilia from this collection was set aside for this online sale. Some special mentions include those looking for select 375 MM parts at no reserve. For those that don't know, the Ferrari 375 MM is one of the most iconic and desirable Ferraris out there. So desirable that it just sold in our Amelia Island Auctions for $9,465,000. At the 24 Hours of Le Mans in June 1953, Scuderia Ferrari fielded three new competition Berlinettas bodied by Pinin Farina. All three were based on the 4.1-liter 340 Mille Miglia, but one example was powered by an even larger 4.5 liter engine that was derived from the mighty 375 F1 Grand Prix, the Monoposto that had earned Ferrari its first ever Formula World Championship win. The 375 MM went on to capture more crucial wins, awards, and recognition cementing it as one of the best Ferraris ever built. For a limited time, you will have the opportunity to bid on some of these parts from the 375 MM. These include the Pair of Ferrari 375 MM Cylinder Heads (Estimate: $10,000 – $20,000, Without Reserve), the Ferrari 375 MM Brake Drums and Shoes (Estimate: $10,000 – $20,000, Without Reserve), and the Ferrari 375 MM Magnetos and Parts (Estimate: $10,000 - $20,000, Without Reserve). If you'd rather add some automotive literature to your library, you can amass a whole host of collectibles to satisfy those interests. Whether you fancy sports car racing or have more of a specific interest towards European racing, there's many unique pieces of automotive literature you might never come across again. For all you Porsche lovers, there's a plethora of Porsche literature like the Large Selection of Porsche 356 A Literature (Estimate: $2,000 – $3,000, Without Reserve) or the Extensive Collection of Early Porsche 356 Pre-A Literature (Estimate: $1,500 – $2,500, Without Reserve). If you're more of a Ferrarista and need additional bragging rights with your newly won 375 MM parts, you'll have to check out the Ferrari Perpetual Calendar (Estimate: $8,000 – $12,000, Without Reserve), Assorted Ferrari Yearbooks (Estimate: $500 – $1,000, Without Reserve), and Ferrari 250 Manual with Original Pouch and 1964 Dealer Directory (Estimate: $8,000 – $10,000, Without Reserve). Fans of Italian autos will also love the vintage feel of the Alfa Romeo 6C 1500 Use and Maintenance Manual (Estimate: $1,500 – $2,500, Without Reserve) and the 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 Showroom Poster (Estimate: $1,000 – $1,500, Without Reserve). If your garage, home, business, or collection is looking a little bare, the beautiful Petroliana available in this sale is a welcome addition to bring vintage charm to a space. Our favorites include the Column Gas Pump (Estimate: $20,000 – $30,000), the Shell Double Glass Gas Pump (Estimate: $20,000 – $30,000), and an Ace High Gasoline Pump (Estimate: $20,000 – $30,000). Reminisce in the craftsmanship of these gas pumps as you could bring one or all of them for some added petrol-zest to the room of your choosing. Still needing to add some further flair with empty wall space? Hang up some gorgeously graphic vintage signs with the Illuminated Alfa Romeo Script Wall Sign (Estimate: $18,000 - $24,000, Without Reserve), a Double-Sided Ford Neon Sign (Estimate: $18,000 - $24,000, Without Reserve), a Ferrari Illuminated Dealership Sign (Estimate: $10,000 – $15,000, Without Reserve), a Chevrolet 'Super Service' Neon Sign (Estimate: $10,000 - $15,000, Without Reserve), or a Phillips 66 Sign (Estimate: $10,000 – $15,000, Without Reserve). All offered from the Ken Roath Collection, these stunningly preserved and timeless signs would look amazing anywhere. And of course Americana is also a perfect addition to decor any garage, with joyful, nostalgic favorites to spruce your space. Most of all, it's a lot of fun. There are so many beauties here, like a 1948 Wurlitzer Bubbler Jukebox, Model 1015 (Estimate: $5,000 – $10,000, Without Reserve) which still has tons of Elvis records from the fifties. Listen to your favorite tunes while getting your sugar fix from a gorgeous period Vendo 81 Coca-Cola Vending Machine (Estimate: $4,000 – $8,000, Without Reserve) or the Ice Cream Bike Cart (Estimate: $3,000 – $5,000, Without Reserve). If you still need something more for a thrill with the kids, then look no further than the Ride The Flying Red Horse (Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000) which is a vintage Mobilgas Pegasus Ride that will surely keep the little ones coming back for more. There's truly something for everyone at this auction, so don't miss the opportunity to find a great deal on some of the most exciting automobilia from the online catalogue. The sale runs from April 11–18, so mark your calendars and register to bid on Gooding Christie's website here. Happy bidding!
Yahoo
11-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Three Generations Later, Meet Enzo Ferrari
Enzo Ferrari strides through the crowd in a scarlet blazer and jet-black sunglasses. Between a 335 S and a Ghia-bodied 375 MM, we shake hands, standing in one of the few spots in this slice of Palm Beach that is unoccupied by a classic Ferrari. Before the cameras roll, he steps aside. Something must go. "That is Enzo," he says, swapping his dark shades for thick-rimmed eyeglasses. Enzo Anselmo Giuseppe Maria Ferrari, that is, who famously wore sunglasses in countless photographs and interviews during his later years. His grandson, Enzo Mattioli Ferrari, was born six months before the Ferrari founder died in 1988. Not with the passage of 37 years, four generations of supercars after the F40, Michael Schumacher's F1 run, Ferrari going public, a Dubai theme park, an SUV, and an upcoming EV has the shadow of Enzo, Sr., ever faded. The company's pulse, and the family blood that still runs it, beats from one heart—the man from Modena in the dark ties, crisp suits, and black sunglasses. "My mom decided to call me Enzo after him. [The family] were all expecting something emotional, a big moment, and they answered, 'That's a good choice, short name, easy to remember,'" he says at the Cavallino Classic, a series of all-Ferrari car shows that started in Florida 32 years ago. "Just to give you the sense that we treat it normally." Bearded and well-tailored, Enzo is a classically good-looking Italian man from a place that just happens to build the most exciting sports cars on Earth, where he says "No one treats me differently." Yet this man from Modena—along with his younger brother Piero Galassi Ferrari and their mother Antonella—stands to control a portion of a nearly $10 billion fortune from his grandfather Piero, who, since 1969 and after Ferrari's 2015 IPO, owns a 10-percent stake in the automaker. With his grandfather's position on Ferrari's board and product development committee, Enzo stands in a circle of influence on the super-luxury car market and bears a name of royalty that hardly exists anymore in modern industry, let alone Italy. Ferruccio Lamborghini's son and grandchildren play with hotels and wine. The Maserati brothers sold their shares in the 1930s. Alfa Romeo has become a glorified subsidiary of Jeep. The Ferraris still have a say at Ferrari. "It's always been part of my family,' Ferrari said. 'I went for the first time in 1993 in Imola to a Formula 1 race and I remember everyone was so nice to me, but it was something normal. I remember the 50th anniversary of Ferrari when my grandfather took me in the 125 S, the first Ferrari ever that left the gate at Maranello at the time and Caracalla in Rome. It's always been part of myself. I've always loved cars—Ferrari of course, but I'm a car enthusiast." Enzo rarely appears in the press. By all accounts, this is his first formal interview with an American publication. He is better known as a pen stroke on a 2022 SEC filing, in which Ferrari named him as trustee for the Piero Ferrari Trust, than a playboy. At home, he daily drives a Defender and rallies a Delta. In between family business—he also runs Ferrari Family Investments, which finances auto and tech companies in the Emilia-Romagna region— Enzo runs a restoration shop outside Modena and, since November, became president of Cavallino, which publishes a glossy magazine and runs the Cavallino Classic. "We want to be the guardians of the brand," he says next to Luigi Orlandini, a family friend and CEO of Canossa, Cavallino's parent company. "It's not just the event. It's the allure of what it's able to create." Enzo's name did not instantly grant him full access to the kingdom. Enzo was a marketer at Philip Morris for five years before working for Ferrari in product development, when the team was about to debut the Monza. "The idea—and I remember perfectly it was Sergio Marchionne's idea—is that he saw a 750 Monza in the Ferrari Classiche department and said, 'Why don't we do a barchetta?' It sounded like 'Well yeah, sure,' and then we did a barchetta," he says. "He really loved the brand, he really understood the company values, and it was great to work with him. Sometimes he was the toughest boss you could possibly have." Enzo's family, as they watched him prove himself by earning an MBA and managing the family's private equity firm, had their own rules. Piero and his father, Giacomo Mattioli, did not want him racing. "I always dreamt of becoming a professional driver and then my grandfather and my father said 'On which budget?' So, that was gone. That was a smart decision from them." The perks, though, are pretty good. Enzo's first time piloting a Ferrari was at Fiorano in his mother's 328, where he learned to drive stick. He toured the Ferrari Tribute to Mille Miglia in a 599 GTO and does a few small races each year, mostly in his Lancia Beta. And while he does not yet sit on Ferrari's board, Enzo has a direct line to the big boss. "If you look at legacy OEMs right now, how much money they invested in electric vehicles and their market cap, this seems like big trouble," he says. "The automotive business is transforming itself and it's not easy to navigate at times, but for sure it's not the time to make bold decisions. At Ferrari we are lucky to navigate the technology and to have all the different engines. We have the V-8 hybrid, the V-12, and we have announced that are we going to launch the EV. That gives us the possibility of approaching the future with different degrees of mentality." One part of that future, the bond between Ferrari the man and Ferrari the company, is certain. The two will not separate. "As a family, we are deeply involved. It is our home. It is our house and we never want to sell it." You Might Also Like You Need a Torque Wrench in Your Toolbox Tested: Best Car Interior Cleaners The Man Who Signs Every Car
