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1955 Ferrari 500 Mondial Navigation
This 500 Mondial was the seventh Series 2 built by Ferrari. It was bodied by Scaglietti and delivered to Yves Dupont in May 1955, wearing this striking blue paint. Dupont entered the car in a handful of European events in 1955, and then returned it to the factory for engine work. It subsequently finished fourth in the Caserta Grand Prix in Sicily and fifth overall and third in class in the 10 Hours of Messina.
Fast forward to 2008 - Pierre Mellinger acquired the car, which was then wearing red paint. Recognizing the Ferrari's historical significance, Mellinger had the car divested of its red cloak to reveal its original blue livery, a process that took three months. Then, in 2009 and 2011, the Ferrari entered the Mille Miglia sporting its original paint and interior - truly a poster child for preservation.
Fast forward to 2008 - Pierre Mellinger acquired the car, which was then wearing red paint. Recognizing the Ferrari's historical significance, Mellinger had the car divested of its red cloak to reveal its original blue livery, a process that took three months. Then, in 2009 and 2011, the Ferrari entered the Mille Miglia sporting its original paint and interior - truly a poster child for preservation.
2015 RM Sotheby's NY Auction : Driven By Distruption
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $5,000,000-USD $7,000,000
Lot was not sold
Recent Sales of the Ferrari 500 Mondial
(Data based on Model Year 1955 sales)
| 1955 Ferrari 500 Mondial Series II Chassis#: 0556 (0446) MD Sold for USD$5,005,000 2018 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach |   |
Ferrari 500 Mondials That Failed To Sell At Auction
1955 Ferrari 500 Mondial's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 Ferrari 500 Mondial by Scaglietti | 0424 MD (0564 MD) | 2015 RM Sotheby's NY Auction : Driven By Distruption | $5,000,000 | $7,000,000 |
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