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18 February, 22:00

One of the oldest Ferraris is planned to be sold for over $7 million

One of the oldest Ferraris is planned to be sold for over $7 million
The Ferrari 166 Spyder Corsa, which is called the most expensive preserved car of the brand at the Broad Arrow auction, is planned to be sold for over $7 million.

The high price of the retro car is due to its excellent condition and its solid age.
The car weighing 650 kg is equipped with a compact 2.0-liter V12 with a capacity of 130 hp and is capable of developing 200 km/h. Open wheels and a streamlined body from the Carrozzeria Ansaloni atelier.

The Ferrari 166 Spyder Corsa was made for the entrepreneurs of the Besan brothers, who were fond of racing. This sports car actively participated in competitions and even became sixth in the prestigious Targa Florio race in Sicily.
Later, the first owners sold the sports car, but it continued to participate in races until 1957. After that, it became a collector's item, one of the owners owned it from 1965 to 2015.

The sports car was restored and repeatedly won awards at various retro festivals.
Source: broadarrowauctions.com

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