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Thank you very much. It is a very good looking watch, in addition to the historical significance.

George

 

I wonder for how much will the 333 SP be sold. I'm just curious. Any car's history?

 

No racing history: garage queen from the start.

 

The engraving only says that Fangio gave this Watch to his mechanic "Juango" Justo Perez in august 1958. I would like to know more about Fangio/Fidel story and this particular Watch.

 

+1

 

Just a non-Ferrari related bump on this thread

I've just seen the 1937 Bugatti Type 57SC Atalante #57-523 which Gooding and Co are selling. I often get confused with Bugatti values, but isn't this a $30 million car?

 

The kidnappers/Fidel gave it to Fangio who later gave it to his mechanic "Juango". The watch dealer was based in Havana at the time.

"During Havana’s golden age, Cuervo y Sobrinos became known worldwide, distributing the finest watches and clocks. Prominent figures of the day, enjoying the adventure and tropical elegance of Havana, became regular visitors to the boutique that was established on Havana’s Fifth Avenue in 1882. This family business flourished under successive generations of Cuervo family watchmakers.

The Cuervo family fled Havana during the revolution, abandoning the store and the brand. The “rebirth” of Cuervo y Sobrinos watches began in the late 1990’s to restore the brand to its former position."


http://www.britishpathe.com/video/disaster-at-cuban-grand-prix-after-fangio-kidnappi/query/Havana

 

I think you're confusing Atalante with Atlantic. Both are Type 57 but you can google them to see the difference. Atalante's are still very rare and beautiful, here's one at last year's Techno Classica. It was a bit unfortunate that the 57 shared a stand with a Veyron (not shown) which drew most of the attention especially from the younger folks.
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Yes, I think you're right there. Thanks for clearing that up!

 

Sorry; haven't been keeping up. Peter Helm had 0380 with smoke pouring out of one exhaust. He had Sal DiNatale install a Chevy, and I bought the engine and sold it to Weiss, who installed it the Kimberly car. To sidetrack the thread further, has 0380 ever surfaced? Roger W., who ended up with it, claimed it was destroyed, but I find that hard to believe. I used to write to him regularly, as he didn't like to be bothered about the car.

 

The Type 57 Atalante and Type 57S Atalante were similar cars with a closely related "look" but were actually totally different chassis types. The Type 57S and its supercharged twin Type 57SC were based on the much lower S chassis and it featured an upswung rear. The cost of building the S chassis and the lack of sales success compared to the standard Type 57 and its supercharged twin Type 57C meant that Type 57S/57SC production was cancelled in 1937 and any outstanding orders were supplied with Type 57/57C. As an aside the Type 57S/57SC is supposed to be hot and slightly cramped for the driver/ passenger. Lastly the rarity and beauty of the 57S ensures that they are worth some 5 times the standard 57.

 

any news on how the Russo & Steele auction went last night

 

Auction live feeds.
Anyone have the URL's for RM, or Goodings

Much appreciated.

 

Monterey 2013 | Classic Car Auctions | RM AUCTIONS
Starts at 6:30 pm PDT

 

Bonhams just sold the Vignale Europa 0313EU for $2,805,000 including premium.

 

What was the estimate before the sale?

 

400 superamrica at rm sold for 2.4M and dino just sold for 430k

 

Daytona 16691 hit $680 in less than a minute

 

Sold at $700k plus comission

 

$700K for a Daytona Coupe in blue? Sounds strong.

 

yes, but commission and tax aren't accounted for....

 

0038M

166 MM Barchetta sold for hammer $2.8M

 

PF cab 1939 is sold at $1.175m

 

Lusso went for $1.26m

 

Finally Daytonas are selling for what they should.