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1949 Ferrari 166 Inter Navigation
Work on this Ferrari 166 Inter began in June of 1949 and received its Certificate of Origin on October 7th, 1949. On November 5th of 1949, Enzo Ferrari sold the Ferrari to one of his top VIP clients, Dr. Enrico Wax of Wax & Vitale S.p.A, Genova, Italy. The car wore cabriolet coachwork by Carrozzeria Stabilimenti Farina. It featured a split windshield, had seating for two, right-hand drive configuration, and was painted in 'Avorio Antico' with its interior trimmed in 'Bleu Ceruleo' with a matching soft top.
This Ferrari is one of three examples to wear cabriolet caochwork by Carrozzeria Stabilimenti Farina and the sixteenth road-going Ferrari (competition cars had even numbers and road cars received odd chassis numbers).
In July of 1951, Wax & Vitale sold 033 S to the second owner, Mr. Patrizio Agostini, son of Ludovico Agostini, of Rome, Italy. It was registered on the Roman license plate 'Roma 152221' at this time. By 1954, 033 S was in the care of fellow Roman Sante Paura, before being put away in a yard in Northeastern Italy. Rino Botteon, an Italian shoemaker residing in Switzerland, acquired the Ferrari in the late 1960s and retained it until his death in 2004. It was stored in the Pordenone region of Italy, in a somewhat derelict yet complete state.
Mr. Heinrich Kampfer of Seengen, Switzerland acquired the car in 2012 and a period-correct restoration was performed between 2014 and 2018. The exterior was re-finished in its original 'Avorio Antico' color and the interior was trimmed in 'Bleu Ceruleo'. The engine compartment is correctly finished by brush in the battleship grey color. It has the coachbuilder's badges, Jaeger instruments, Chronograph clock, and original orange Bakelite switchgear.
After the restoration, 033 S was fully certified by Ferrari Classiche and received its red book certification.
Power is from a 1,992c SOHC all-alloy 'Colombo' V-12 engine fitted with Weber 32 DCF/3 twin-choke carburetors and delivers 110 horsepower at 6,000 RPM. There is a five-speed manual transmission and four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes.By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2022
This Ferrari is one of three examples to wear cabriolet caochwork by Carrozzeria Stabilimenti Farina and the sixteenth road-going Ferrari (competition cars had even numbers and road cars received odd chassis numbers).
In July of 1951, Wax & Vitale sold 033 S to the second owner, Mr. Patrizio Agostini, son of Ludovico Agostini, of Rome, Italy. It was registered on the Roman license plate 'Roma 152221' at this time. By 1954, 033 S was in the care of fellow Roman Sante Paura, before being put away in a yard in Northeastern Italy. Rino Botteon, an Italian shoemaker residing in Switzerland, acquired the Ferrari in the late 1960s and retained it until his death in 2004. It was stored in the Pordenone region of Italy, in a somewhat derelict yet complete state.
Mr. Heinrich Kampfer of Seengen, Switzerland acquired the car in 2012 and a period-correct restoration was performed between 2014 and 2018. The exterior was re-finished in its original 'Avorio Antico' color and the interior was trimmed in 'Bleu Ceruleo'. The engine compartment is correctly finished by brush in the battleship grey color. It has the coachbuilder's badges, Jaeger instruments, Chronograph clock, and original orange Bakelite switchgear.
After the restoration, 033 S was fully certified by Ferrari Classiche and received its red book certification.
Power is from a 1,992c SOHC all-alloy 'Colombo' V-12 engine fitted with Weber 32 DCF/3 twin-choke carburetors and delivers 110 horsepower at 6,000 RPM. There is a five-speed manual transmission and four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes.By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2022
2022 Bonhams : The Quail Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $1,800,000-USD $2,200,000
Lot was not sold
Recent Sales of the Ferrari 166 Inter
(Data based on Model Year 1949 sales)
| 1949 Ferrari Tipo 166 Inter Coupé Chassis#: 017S Sold for USD$870,325 2014 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival |   |
| 1949 Ferrari 166 Inter Berlinetta Coupe Chassis#: 037 S Sold for USD$1,050,500 2013 Russo and Steele - Monterey |
Ferrari 166 Inters That Failed To Sell At Auction
1949 Ferrari 166 Inter's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 Ferrari 166 Inter Cabriolet | 033 S | 2022 Bonhams : The Quail Auction | $1,800,000 | $2,200,000 | |
| 1949 FERRARI TIPO 166 INTER COUPÉ | 027S | 2014 The Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale | $800,000 | $1,000,000 | |
| 1949 Ferrari 166 Inter Coupé by Carrozzeria Touring | 015 S | 2012 RM Auctions at Monaco | $350,000 | $395,000 | $480,000 |
| 1949 Ferrari Tipo 166/195 Inter Cabriolet | 0051S | 2010 Bonhams Les Grandes Marques a Monaco | $1,000,000 | $1,200,000 |
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