2011 Ferrari SP30 Goes To Auction For First Time
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2011 Ferrari SP30, which is a Ferrari Special Projects car, will be under the hammer at RM Sotheby’s upcoming auction, to be held on February 6, 2019, in Paris. This is for the first time that a car by Ferrari’s Special Projects division will be offered i2011 Ferrari SP30 Goes To Auction For First Time
2011 Ferrari SP30, which is a Ferrari Special Projects car, will be under the hammer at RM Sotheby’s upcoming auction, to be held on February 6, 2019, in Paris. This is for the first time that a car by Ferrari’s Special Projects division will be offered in a public sale instead of going to a customer who worked with Ferrari designers on the car. “This car, dubbed the SP30, received a bit of early attention in the automotive press, but has largely remained out of the spotlight since. During the initial design phases, the SP30 was announced as a project underway for a client based in the United Arab Emirates and preliminary design drawings were shown, showcasing the potential final product based on early conversations with the owner prior to production. After that, the project remained out of the public eye until only very recently. Based on a 599 GTO chassis and drivetrain, the bodywork is completely unique to this car, defined by the 599XX style rear winglets and speedster humps at the rear. Utilizing 458 Italia headlights and 599 tail lights, the car’s silhouette is clearly reminiscent of other front-engined, twelve-cylinder Ferraris. Boasting unique wheels, the scalloped bonnet most certainly inspired designers of the F12tdf,” states the auction press release. Some of the major highlights of this car are that it is a true one-off built by Ferrari’s Special Projects department and it has been in a single ownership. It has traveled less than 110 km from new, virtually as-new throughout and it is based on the Ferrari 599 GTO. While describing additional details of the car, RM Sotheby’s stated, “The interior switchgear and components are sourced from two different Ferraris. With gauges, steering wheel and seats sourced directly from the 599 GTO, the car’s switchgear and infotainment system appears to be from the 612 OTO, characterized by the large satellite navigation system in the center console. Trimmed in two-tone gray Alcantara, standard carbon fiber is seen on the dashboard, transmission tunnel, steering wheel and paddle shifters, but red carbon is utilized on the parking brake handle and passenger side grab-handle, and red paint on the rims of the air vents matches the red tachometer and seatbelts. Like the 599 GTO, the SP30’s interior is devoid of carpets, hinting at its sporty atmosphere. Behind the seats is a rear parcel shelf suitable for two small weekend bags.” https://www.blouinartinfo.com/ Founder: Louise Blouin Read more