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This Ferrari 340 America was constructed during the Summer of 1951 and is one of the five type 340A chassis clothed by a Coupe Vignale body. Carrozzeria Vignale hand-built this vehicle during the fall of 1951, and received unique features such as slotted taillights recessed into the fenders, two air intakes on the hood, chrome trim, unique bumpers, two-tone exterior paint job, and front fender slots. The interior is equally unique with an oversized, three-level cigarette holder located right atop the dashboard. The 4.1-liter V12 engine ejects its exhaust fumes through no less than six tailpipes.
The factory test drive occurred at Ferrari in November of 1951. In 1952, it was delivered to the official Ferrari agency of Rome, Ponti & Mambretti. In February of 1952, it was featured in the American car magazine Road & Track. It is believed that its first owner was Johnny Ysmael who paid $25,000 for the bespoke vehicle. Ysmael would keep the car in Los Angeles, where it wore Italian customs license plates. It was sold in 1953 to another Los Angeles resident named Mr. William Doheny. He later sold it to sports car dealer Ernie McAfee where it was raced at various Southern California venues including Willow Springs Raceway.
The car was later purchased by Mr. James Walter and would remain in his family's care for the next five decades. Mr. Walter would keep the car on the road up through the 1960s, then put it into storage to preserve its authenticity. A restoration was started but never finished. At some point in its history, it received a Chevrolet engine, but the original, matching numbers engine was retained. The Lampredi Tipo 340/A SOHC V12 engine has been re-installed into the engine bay. It has a 4,101cc displacement, triple Weber carburetor, and is backed by a five-speed manual transmission. Hydraulic drum brakes are located at all four corners.By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2019
The factory test drive occurred at Ferrari in November of 1951. In 1952, it was delivered to the official Ferrari agency of Rome, Ponti & Mambretti. In February of 1952, it was featured in the American car magazine Road & Track. It is believed that its first owner was Johnny Ysmael who paid $25,000 for the bespoke vehicle. Ysmael would keep the car in Los Angeles, where it wore Italian customs license plates. It was sold in 1953 to another Los Angeles resident named Mr. William Doheny. He later sold it to sports car dealer Ernie McAfee where it was raced at various Southern California venues including Willow Springs Raceway.
The car was later purchased by Mr. James Walter and would remain in his family's care for the next five decades. Mr. Walter would keep the car on the road up through the 1960s, then put it into storage to preserve its authenticity. A restoration was started but never finished. At some point in its history, it received a Chevrolet engine, but the original, matching numbers engine was retained. The Lampredi Tipo 340/A SOHC V12 engine has been re-installed into the engine bay. It has a 4,101cc displacement, triple Weber carburetor, and is backed by a five-speed manual transmission. Hydraulic drum brakes are located at all four corners.By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2019
2019 Bonhams : Quail Lodge Auction
Sale Price :
USD $3,635,000
1951 Ferrari 340 America Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Ferrari 340 America
(Data based on Model Year 1951 sales)
1951 Ferrari 340 America Barchetta Touring Superleggera Chassis#: 0120 A Sold for USD$6,179,415 2023 Artcurial : Retromobile | |
1951 Ferrari 340 America Coupe Speciale Chassis#: 0132A Sold for USD$3,635,000 2019 Bonhams : Quail Lodge Auction | |
1951 Ferrari 340 America Barchetta by Touring Chassis#: 0116/A Sold for USD$8,226,400 2016 RM Sotheby's : Monaco | |
1951 Ferrari 340 America Spider Sold for USD$2,530,000 2010 Gooding and Company - Pebble Beach Auctions | |
1951 Ferrari 340 America Coupe Chassis#: 0150A Sold for USD$891,250 2008 RM Auctions - Ferrari – Leggenda e Passione | |
1951 Ferrari 340 America Ghia Sold for USD$852,500 2006 Monterey Sports & Classic Car Auction | |
1951 Ferrari 340 America Berlinetta Chassis#: 0126A Sold for USD$973,500 2005 The Monterey Sports and Classic Car Auction |
Ferrari 340 Americas That Failed To Sell At Auction
1951 Ferrari 340 America's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1951 Ferrari 340 America | 0126A | 2009 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Houston Classic Auction | $1,000,000 | $1,200,000 | $1,400,000 |
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