http://www.classicdriver.com/uk/magazine/3500.asp?id=12474
I think it's quite obvious. With the proceeds from those two cars, Jim and Monte plan to buy the city of New Orleans. Dave
Serious eye candy in this PDF catalog. Worth the download. http://www.ferrariownersclub.co.uk/happenings/2005/june/sothebys.asp Some oddballs like the "new" 308 GT4. The one off Ferrari prototype with the 348/355 body & the Enzo V-12 (!!) stuffed in the back is interesting.
Dave, They would have a lot of money left over if all they plan to purchase is New Orleans . My high bid for all of New Orleans is $1.25
I think that Jim and Monte will fund the next Ferrari Classic with the sales ! Driving in New Orleans without these 2 icons will be terrible. Roland F40LM
I'm only willing to that high for sentimental nostalgic reasons. If the Saints leave ( I mean when they are run off) I won't go more than $1.15 Cash
I was shocked and a bit dissapointed the first time I heard that Jim and Monte were selling their cars. It seems to me, anyway, that the Breadvan and 0808 being in the same place made New Orleans a curious 'blip' on the radar of the Ferrari world given that it is not an ideal city to own these sorts of cars in. Over the past few years I have grown to greatly appreciate this pair of amazing cars and consider myself extremely fortunate that I had the opportunity to be in them, around them, and soak up their rich racing history -- if only for a short time. It was a great learning experience for me, especially as a younger member of this crowd who did not see the appeal of these types of vintage cars beforehand. The first time I rode in the 330 was absolutely and unquestionably a religious experience. Looking at it and seeing it are one thing; feeling it rush to life and force unfathomable heat and raw power through firewall into the cockpit is another thing entirely. Ripping down the interstate under the unceasing beat of the summer sun, desperately searching for an elusive breath of cool air; screaming instead of talking as the wind and road debris sand-blasted the top half of my head; The realization that I was being flung down the highway in a car piloted to victory some forty years ago by the racing legends of another era... I could never in my life have imaged such a stark contrast to the pretty photos of the car displayed on the lawns of Longe Vue. By the time I tumbled out of the passenger's seat my knees had been singed on the firewall, my hair was standing on end, and I couldn't hear quite as well as when I had unknowingly hopped in a few hours beforehand. I was also wearing a smile too big for comparison Later I came to realize that Jim had, without any words on the subject, explained to me the real (magic!) value of such cars and imparted an almost tangible understanding of why they should be driven instead of locked up in a glass box under good lighting. It is unfortunate that they are leaving the city, and I'll definintely miss seeing them around -- especially the 330. However as enthusiasts I think we can agree that it was great fun while it lasted. Even better to have friends like Jim and Monte, who are generous to share the experience of such wonderful cars. It is something that many will never have the opportunity to do, and I won't soon forget my time with them. On a less "final" note, I eagerly await to see what Jim decides on to replace the 330...it is a hard car to beat!
So any idea of who's in the market for the car? This was one of my favorite Ferraris to view at the FFQC. Hope the new owner will bring it to the concorso this year.
Isn't Concorso Italiano BEFORE the auction...? If so, i don't think the Breadvan will be there - it'll be at the auction house...
