Johnny winter auction results12/11/2022 ![]() ![]()
A desirable early example with adjustable suspension and lightweight mechanical components, this exotic 70s supercar brought an impressive €905,000. Being one of only 157 desirable LP400 ‘Periscopio’ examples made, the stunning black 1975 Lamborghini Countach LP400 'Periscopio' by Bertone attracted significant pre-sale interest. This outstanding car made €1,805,000, a world record for the model. #JOHNNY WINTER AUCTION RESULTS ISO#This well-known and important Iso Grifo has recently been repainted in its original dark red exterior and still retains its carefully preserved original interior. A highly desirable ‘riveted’ Grifo A3/C and the eighth of only 10 such examples built, the car in question has a strong place in French popular culture for having been owned by Jean-Philippe Smet, aka French icon, Johnny Hallyday. Other notable sales included the 1965 Iso Grifo A3/C, chassis no. ![]() This important piece of Ferrari racing heritage brought €2,648,750. Significantly, chassis 2224 is considered to be the very last, V-12 race car built by the Ferrari factory and is a car that boasts an extensive competition history over the 2005/6 seasons. Rounding off an all-Ferrari top three, was the 2005 Ferrari 575 GTC, chassis 2224, one of 12 Ferrari 575 GTC examples made between 20. One of the few examples to retain its matching-numbers engine, gearbox and rear axle, this timeless Ferrari cabriolet was offered in beautiful, restored condition, boasting an extensive history file documenting the car’s provenance, and deserved its €4,420,625 selling price. #JOHNNY WINTER AUCTION RESULTS SERIES#The second most significant sale of the auction was the 1958 Ferrari 250 GT Cabriolet Series I by Pinin Farina, the 23rd of only 40 examples produced and a car originally supplied new to Italy. #JOHNNY WINTER AUCTION RESULTS FULL#Offered with full Ferrari Classiche certification, this historic car presented a rare opportunity to acquire one of the great 1950s GT prototypes, and brought €6,192,500. Displayed at the 1955 Turin Motor Show, chassis 0385 GT was clothed in special one-off bodywork, similar to the 375 MM Berlinettas of the period and what clearly became a prototype for the first series of Ferrari 250 GT LWB ‘Tour de France’ GT cars. ![]() 0385 GT, proved to be the top seller of the day. It’s no surprise that the beautiful 1955 Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta Competizione, chassis no. With the entire collection being offered without reserve, anticipation for the sale was high, with many enthusiasts and collectors present at the circuit to see the sale unfold under the bright winter sun of the South of France. With the auction taking place in the magnificent surroundings of the Circuit Paul Ricard, at Le Castellet, France, the event offered an entirely unique auction experience, with many of the 77 cars on offer being demonstrated on track as they went under the hammer. The Guikas Collection sale, unquestionably one of the most anticipated European sales of recent years, was concluded in spectacular style last week, with all 87 lots including cars, parts and memorabilia, finding new homes at a total sales figure of €39,532,700. ![]()
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