If you still think body corrosion lowers the value of a car, think again. A few rusty sheets can easily be sold for millions of dollars. With one condition.
If you are now rushing to the nearest junkyard to examine the “sheet metal supply” there in the hope that you too might get lucky and fetch a few million dollars for a piece of iron oxide, I have to disappoint you. And better stop right away. Hope you can find a truly unique one between all those Felicias and old Renaults, it’s borderline close to zero. In these latitudes, it must be added. In other countries and on other continents, however, it is not impossible, although of course it requires a bit of luck. Let’s look at one lucky person together.
Totally unique in absolutely pitiful condition
And we’ll start with a straight brand that will explain a lot. Or actually almost everything: Ferrari. Specifically, we are referring to the Ferrari 500 Mondial Spider Series produced in 1954. This is a very rare model in itself. There are only thirteen examples of this car in the world. And one such, with chassis number 0406 MD, was the second Spider produced in 1954 in a thirteen-part series by the famous Pininfarina design office. It was originally painted in Rosso Corsa with a beige interior.
The truth is not very recognizable now. However, it is known that in 1958 this rare car was imported to the United States, where it was driven by a number of drivers and left its mark in various races. Stanley Surridge was one of its ownerswho decided to increase its performance. Back then, it was common to replace the original Italian engine with a powerful American V8. However, this change proved to be fatal. During one of the intense competitions, the car suffered a serious crash that led to its complete combustion.
The price is quite absurd for a pile of sheets
The original engine has unfortunately been lost, but the remains of the Spider found in a junkyard are now offered with a replacement Mondial engine from the same era. For those with a passion for this automotive legend (and a wallet full to match), it is possible to get such a specimen undoubtedly a unique opportunity. Rob Myers, CEO of RM Sotheby’s auction house’s, expects the car to fetch between $1.2 million and $1.6 million at the August 2023 Monterey auction.
That’s really a lot. Still, the Australian Financial Review warns that interest from collectors could increase the value of the vehicle and it is likely that the final price at auction will exceed $2 million. This clearly shows how exceptional and desirable this car is among enthusiasts and lovers of Ferrari. Even if it is basically a pile of metal sheets and a slightly larger pile of iron oxide. It is questionable whether it will ever be possible to build something from such a wreck. As you see it, can this “car” ever drive again? Let us know in the discussion below the article, thank you!
2023-08-10 05:01:57
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