Ferrari Classiche

There’s no question that Classiche has done some very poor/questionable restorations. I’m just curious if 0628 happens to be an example of a very good one. If you read about the topic of Classiche on here much you hear plenty about the bad ones they have done. I wonder if they are all bad.

 

Here’s another example I’d love to learn more about. 1958 250 Testarossa that was literally fresh off a Classiche restoration from Italy. Placed second in the competition class at Pebble Beach this past August. Seemingly the judges found little fault with this car (unless there’s more to the story).

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Ferrari competition cars in the early era probably were not to well finished?

 

Is that red steering column mount seems odd.

 

It's red on a number of Pontoon 250 Testa Rossas.

 

I stood there and looked this car over for an hour and a half. I admit, I wouldn’t know if something wasn’t exactly correct - I’m no Bob Smith or David Carte. But, it sure looked spectacular. It was my favorite at the concours.

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I have a model 250 TR and she's gorgeous. Surprised it didn't get first place if Ferrari themselves had restored it. Maybe they were hoping for paint blemishes etc at the event?

 

250 TR #0756 TR of Chris and Anne Cox placed 2nd in class at Pebble Beach 26 August 2018.
Class winner was Tom Peck's fabulous two-tone painted 500 Mondial Spider Scaglietti #0580 MD. Very well deserved win with an outstanding restoration done by Bob Smith Coachworks of TX.
The Cox 250 TR and its restoration by Classiche is color featured in the official Ferrari Yearbook 2018.
3rd place in the comp car class at Pebble Beach this year was Brian Ross' 250 MM Berlinetta Pinin Farina #0258 MM, restored by Motion Products of Neenah, WI/USA.

Marcel Massini

 

Thanks, Marcel.

 

Tom Pecks amazing 500 Mondial Spider, referenced by Marcel above.

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Judge Dick Fritz polishing fenders with his tie.

Marcel Massini

 

Can someone with credible knowledge comment on Tom’s Pecks 1954 Modial 0438 following its Classiche restoration? From what I’ve been able to tell, the restoration was a major success, given it’s first place class award at Pebble Beach in 2015. Is there more to the story?

https://auto.ferrari.com/en_US/news-events/news/porfirio-rubirosas-500-mondial-restored/

https://auto.ferrari.com/en_US/news-events/news/triple-whammy-500-mondial/


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Questions - for those who have their cars certified:

- What model do you have?

- Why did you decide to have it certified?

- Are you glad you have it?

 

Pretty cool video:

 

A very interesting story with video. Who wouldn't love to take their classic Ferrari to Fiorano?

https://magazine.ferrari.com/en/cars/2019/07/19/news/academy-ferrari-classiche-62450/?MID=3900071280&UID=4182936942&utm_campaign=New_Ferrari&utm_content=190726+TOFM+EN+%28mondo+GT+EN+-+luglio%29&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter

 

https://magazine.ferrari.com/en/cars/2019/01/14/news/classic-ferrari-restoration-ceritification-program-using-original-pieces-52055/

 

Thoughts on this 1962 250 SWB? It looks stunning, right down to the immaculate tool kit. I’m actually surprised it isn’t estimated higher. Seems the restoration was done by Classiche:

https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/mo19/monterey/lots/r0045-1962-ferrari-250-gt-swb-berlinetta-by-scaglietti/778072

 

Pretty spectacular example:

https://www.goodingco.com/vehicle/1958-ferrari-250-gt-lwb-california-spider-3/

 

This will be interesting to watch for sure. Interesting what references are made about Classiche’s involvement with this car, particularly given that it was restored by Motion Products in the US. Goes against certain commonly held views by some. Would love to hear from others that know more about this car.

https://www.mecum.com/lots/CA0819-380992/19541959-ferrari-0432m/

 

Interesting article:

https://www.hagerty.co.uk/articles/certified-should-you-have-your-classic-car-restored-by-its-manufacturer/?utm_source=SFMC&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Hagerty_Insider

 

This is interesting. I’ve never actually seen a Classiche White Book before. I’m assuming that White Books are issued to competition cars.

https://www.dkeng.co.uk/ferrari-sales/1095/blue_chip_competition_cars/ferrari_365_gtb_4_daytona_competizione.html

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white= historical significance, racing, show car, etc. but not original, as pointed out in this thread that I found while using the search function

https://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/posts/146687189/

I think you posted there too.

 

You don't go after Ferrari, Ferrari goes after you.


I wonder how many cease and desists they send out annually.

 

Thanks for the reminder. That’s also a great thread.

 

Mr. Andrea Modena (Modena like the name of the city), former head of Ferrari West Europe, is now the new head of SAT Servizio Assistenza Tecnica in Maranello, which also includes Ferrari Classiche.
Former SAT and Classiche boss Luigino Barp is now retired, after about 30 years at Ferrari and Maserati. He left the factory in July 2020.

Marcel Massini