The official auction house of the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance has announced a superb 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta and a 58-car private collection as the highlights for its March sale. A superlative group of Rolls-Royce, Bentleys and other sporting icons, will see RM Sotheby’s 19th annual Amelia Island auction extended to two days, with the private collection to be offered during its own dedicated sale session on Friday, March 10th. RM’s traditional Amelia Island sale, featuring a curated selection of 80 blue-chip automobiles, will follow on March 11th. Witnessing the sale of some of the world’s most important Ferraris over the years, the auction’s tradition will continue in 2017 led by the 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta, chassis no. 2639 GT. An outstanding example, it was completed by the factory in 1961, outfitted as a luxury street version with several competition-style features including a steel body with aluminum hood and deck lid, as well as roll-up windows. Sold new to Marion Dall’Orso of Genoa, Italy, the car was soon exported to the United States before returning to Europe in the 1980s. It was acquired by the current owner in 2011, who promptly commissioned a comprehensive restoration. The quality of this restoration has earned 2639 GT numerous accolades, including Best of Show at Concorso Italiano, as well as Platinum Awards at the Ferrari Club of America International and the Cavallino Classic.
Estimated at $9.5m+
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