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Finarte’s October Online Auction Features 63 Cars, Many for the Mille Miglia


1944 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Sport Touring Berlinetta

1944 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Sport Touring Berlinetta

1949 Maserati A6 1500 GT Pinin Farina

1949 Maserati A6 1500 GT Pinin Farina

1950 Giaur 750 Sport

1950 Giaur 750 Sport

1964 Volkswagen "Samba" Microbus

1964 Volkswagen "Samba" Microbus

1954 Porsche 356 Speedster

1954 Porsche 356 Speedster

 

From October, 28th to 30th 2020, Finarte’s online event presents two outstanding selections, the “1000 Finarte and Finarte 2020 Selection”. On this occasion Finarte will offer cars of exceptional quality. The 63 consignments include cars for the 1000 Miglia, sports cars and free-theme cars, from vintage vehicle to youngtimer there is something for all tastes and economic means. Despite the adversities of the current times, the Automotive department of Finarte collected exceptional cars in the catalog, available online.

Feature Lots

The pride and joy will be the Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Sport Berlinetta (Carrozzeria Turinga), chassis no. 915207 from 1944. One of only two 6C 2500 Sport Berlinettas surviving with these exceptional lines of “Carrozzeria Turinga”, a name used for a very short time by Carrozzeria Touring, in the midst of the war autarky. This model was the first to reach Sweden from Italy after the war. This car, in particular, was delivered new to the well-known businessman, Bugatti dealer and aviator Uno Ranch in Göteborg. A known history of only three owners and an incredibly low mileage. Many photos and historical documents tell the story of this largely original and matching numbers car. A car that won the prize for "The most beautiful Alfa Romeo of the Mille Miglia 2018" and therefore received the "Coppa Clemente Biondetti ". Estimate: €1,000,000-1,300,000.

The flag bearer of elegance in speed will be the 1949 Maserati A6 1500 Gran Turismo (Pinin Farina), chassis no. 084. Matching numbers. Among the most beautiful existing A6. Sold new in Milan by Franco Cortese. Maserati attestation in recent years, exhibited by the parent company in world-class events. In spectacular condition. Estimate: €500,000-700,000.

Two ex-Mille Miglia pearls are also at auction: the small 1950 Giaur 750 Sport (Meccaniche Taraschi), chassis no. BT006; perfect example of the small and winning sports cars that made Italian motoring legendary in the 1950s. The car was owned by the great Maria Teresa de Filippis, who raced an impressive number of races with this car. The car ran the Mille Miglia in 1952 with Luigi Musso and the 1955 Targa Florio with Giuseppe Sapienza. Estimate: €200,000-300,000. The 1954 Panhard Dyna X86 Spider (Fratelli Rimondi), chassis no. 481821. With a very modern mechanics and the line of a small Ferrari, it ran the 1954, 1955, 1956 and 1957 Mille Miglia. Estimate: €250,000-400,000. Another great entry-level opportunity to the world of the red arrow will be the 1950 Fiat 500 C, chassis no. 222313, which participated in the XXI Mille Miglia in 1954. The car is in restoration condition. Estimate: €55,000-70,000.

An exceptional opportunity will be an important and complete, mainly-Porsche themed, private collection, belonging to the Saottini family, which headed the homonymous Saottini Auto S.p.A. including the Porsche Brescia Center. Volkswagen and Porsche dealers since 1951, the group collected and kept over the years a rich and interesting collection of cars. Among the goodies is a Volkswagen "split-window", a Porsche 356 Speedster and a very recent Porsche 911 (997) in the exclusive Sport Classic version. Among the jewels of the Volkswagen group up for auction, a real pearl will be the 1964 Volkswagen Microbus de Luxe “Samba” (Typ 2), a 21-window bus in exceptional condition.

And to further raise expectations, a modern GT that is more unique than rare, a model that has not yet been consigned to any auction to date. The Dallara Stradale Coupé of 2018, example no. 8 of the first 10 “Signature” produced, the only one of these with robotic gearbox.

Preview and Auction Process

All lots can be inspected ahead of time, by appointment only, either in person or remotely via video. 

The online auction will comment live on Finarte’s website and on Youtube channel on 28 October 2020 at 3 pm GMT. All the lots will be presented and the competition will begin. For 48 hour it will be possible to make bids using the Finarte website, telephones, absentee bid form or one of the partner platforms.Different lots will be closed in succession and awarded to the higher bidder.