1995 Ferrari F50 Targa Coupe

The Ferrari F50 was a Formula 1 car for the open road. The 4.7-liter naturally aspirated V-12 engine with five valves per cylinder and twin overhead camshafts per bank delivered 52 horsepower at 8000 RPM. Its redline was an eardrum-shattering 10,000 rpm. It came with a limited-slip differential, a six-speed longitudinal gearbox, and ventilated disc brakes.

This example is number 73 of 349 F50s produced, and one of only 50 United States-spec examples made. It was delivered to Nader Amirvand of Auto Market in Fountain Valley who subsequently sold it, along with a new 456 (reportedly at full sticker price), to heavyweight Champion Mike Tyson. It remained with My Tyson, its original owner, for several years, before being resold through a Seattle broker to local computer magnate, Kevin Markus, with 4,900 miles.

It was used sparingly in Mr. Markus' ownership before it was sold in 2005 through Ferrari broker Michael Sheehan to an enthusiast in Georgia, who commissioned an engine-out service and full electronic updates by Rod Drew of the well-known F.A.I. in Costa Mesa, California.

In 2010 at 5,320 miles, a Ferrari dealership owner had his dealership replace the fuel bladders, perform a full engine-out service, and replace the main seals and all fluids, etc., at a cost of $36,000. An oil service and annual maintenance followed in May 2011 at 5,326 miles, and a full brake system service followed, five years later, at 5,694 miles.

The car currently has just 5,694 miles on its odometer.

By Daniel Vaughan | May 2017