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This 1955 Ferrari 750 Monza Spider Corsa Sports-Racing Two-Seater with Carrozzeria Scaglietti is powered by a three-liter four-cylinder engine. The prancing horse emblem on the steering wheel boss has long been removed and replaced by a former owner's favored St. Christopher medal from the 1950s. The car is a matching numbers 750 Monza example. The series numbers of both the engine and chassis are 0492M. This is a rarity, as many early Ferrari's had multiple bodies and engines throughout the years.
The 750 Monza cars were pitted against historically significant cars such as the Mercedes-Benz 300SLRs, Jaguar D-Types, and Aston Martin DB3S. This particular example was on display at the International European Motor Show, the Brussels Salon, in 1955. It was delivered to Belgian importer Jacques Swaters in Brussels on January 11th of 1955. After being on display, it was sent back to the factory and later sold for export to American importer Luigi Chinetti in New York. Upon arrival, it was sent to the west coast dealer, John von Neumann, of Los Angeles California. Neumann drove this car at the Bakersfield Circuit on April 30th of 1955 and managed a second place finish. On May 30th was raced at Santa Barbara by Neumann where it failed to finish. The cars first victory came a short time later at Santa Rosa.
On July 10th, von Neumann and Phil HIll piloted this car at the Torrey Pines race to a second place finish. Hill drove this car on September 3rd at Santa Barbara to a 2nd place finish. On November 13th, at Glendale, von Neumann drove 0429M to a victory.
In 1956, von Neumann sold the car Harrison Evans who promptly raced the car at Palm Springs on February 26th. The car finished fourth. At Santa Barbara on March 17th, the car placed 3rd. Throughout the 1956 season, the car was successfully campaigned by Mr. Evans.
At the close of the season, the car was put up for sale for $7000. There was little interest in the car, and it was re-advertised in 1957. It was purchased by Stanley Kramer Productions of Hollywood, California who either sold or leased the car to the Twentieth Century Fox movie studio for the movie 'On the Beach', starring Gregory Peck, Ava Gardner and Fred Astaire.
After the cars starring role in the film, it was returned to Chinetti Motors in New York who then stored the car for many years. Around 1968, it was sold to Jim Sokalski of California. The car later passed into the possession of Lee Troxel of Pacific Palisades, CA. From then, it passed through ownership throughout the years, even becoming a museum exhibit for a number of years.
It was shown at the Wiesbaden Ferrari meeting on May 1993 and later at the Auto Becker 'Ferrari Days' event in Dusseldorf in 1994. It was show at the 30th annual Essen Motor Show in Germany in 1997.
This car was offered for sale at the 2006 Bonhams & Butterfields auction held at the Quail Lodge in Carmel, California where it was estimated to sell between $750,000 - $1,000,000. At auction, this car aroused much interest, and the winning bid was driven higher than the estimated value. It was sold for $1,107,000.By Daniel Vaughan | May 2007
The 750 Monza cars were pitted against historically significant cars such as the Mercedes-Benz 300SLRs, Jaguar D-Types, and Aston Martin DB3S. This particular example was on display at the International European Motor Show, the Brussels Salon, in 1955. It was delivered to Belgian importer Jacques Swaters in Brussels on January 11th of 1955. After being on display, it was sent back to the factory and later sold for export to American importer Luigi Chinetti in New York. Upon arrival, it was sent to the west coast dealer, John von Neumann, of Los Angeles California. Neumann drove this car at the Bakersfield Circuit on April 30th of 1955 and managed a second place finish. On May 30th was raced at Santa Barbara by Neumann where it failed to finish. The cars first victory came a short time later at Santa Rosa.
On July 10th, von Neumann and Phil HIll piloted this car at the Torrey Pines race to a second place finish. Hill drove this car on September 3rd at Santa Barbara to a 2nd place finish. On November 13th, at Glendale, von Neumann drove 0429M to a victory.
In 1956, von Neumann sold the car Harrison Evans who promptly raced the car at Palm Springs on February 26th. The car finished fourth. At Santa Barbara on March 17th, the car placed 3rd. Throughout the 1956 season, the car was successfully campaigned by Mr. Evans.
At the close of the season, the car was put up for sale for $7000. There was little interest in the car, and it was re-advertised in 1957. It was purchased by Stanley Kramer Productions of Hollywood, California who either sold or leased the car to the Twentieth Century Fox movie studio for the movie 'On the Beach', starring Gregory Peck, Ava Gardner and Fred Astaire.
After the cars starring role in the film, it was returned to Chinetti Motors in New York who then stored the car for many years. Around 1968, it was sold to Jim Sokalski of California. The car later passed into the possession of Lee Troxel of Pacific Palisades, CA. From then, it passed through ownership throughout the years, even becoming a museum exhibit for a number of years.
It was shown at the Wiesbaden Ferrari meeting on May 1993 and later at the Auto Becker 'Ferrari Days' event in Dusseldorf in 1994. It was show at the 30th annual Essen Motor Show in Germany in 1997.
This car was offered for sale at the 2006 Bonhams & Butterfields auction held at the Quail Lodge in Carmel, California where it was estimated to sell between $750,000 - $1,000,000. At auction, this car aroused much interest, and the winning bid was driven higher than the estimated value. It was sold for $1,107,000.By Daniel Vaughan | May 2007
2011 RM Auctions at Monterey
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $2,500,000-USD $3,250,000
Sale Price :
USD $2,530,000
2006 Bonhams & Butterfields at The Quail Lodge, Resort & Golf Club
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $750,000-USD $1,000,000
Sale Price :
USD $1,107,000
1955 Ferrari 750 Monza Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Ferrari 750 Monza
(Data based on Model Year 1955 sales)
1955 Ferrari 750 Monza by Scaglietti Chassis#: 0534 M Sold for USD$4,062,029 2017 RM Sothebys : Ferrari - Leggenda e Passione | |
1955 Ferrari 750 Monza Spider by Scaglietti Chassis#: 0510 M Sold for USD$5,225,000 2016 RM Sotheby's : Monterey | |
1955 Ferrari 750 Monza Spider by Scaglietti Chassis#: 0498M Sold for USD$2,649,526 2014 RM Auctions - Paris | |
1955 Ferrari 750 Monza Spider by Scaglietti Chassis#: 0530M Sold for USD$4,070,000 2013 RM Auctions - Monterey | |
1955 Ferrari 750 Monza Spyder by Scaglietti Chassis#: 0492M Sold for USD$2,530,000 2011 RM Auctions at Monterey | |
1955 Ferrari 750 Monza Sold for USD$1,540,000 2007 Monterey Sports and Classic Car Auction | |
1955 Ferrari 750 Monza Sold for USD$1,107,000 2006 Bonhams & Butterfields at The Quail Lodge, Resort & Golf Club |
Ferrari 750 Monzas That Failed To Sell At Auction
1955 Ferrari 750 Monza's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1955 Ferrari 750 Monza Spyder | 0502 M | 2011 RM Auctions London | $2,093,000 | $1,550,000 | $1,800,000 |
1955 Ferrari 750 Monza Spider Corsa | 0554/M | 2006 Bonhams Exceptional Ferrari and Maserati Motor Cars | $1,500,000 | $2,000,000 |
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