Rare Ferrari, Immaculate Jaguar E-Type Headed to May 23 Auction
Storied ’68 Ford GT40 to join ’82 Ferrari 512 BBi and ’74 Jaguar E-Type Series 3 Roadster at virtual auction.Â
The U.K.’s Silverstone Auctions have a very exciting catalog of cars consigned for their live online sale set for May 23.
One of the mentionable lots is a 1968 Ford GT40 that was created as a homage in 2017. But this is no ordinary homage, as it was created by the late Terry Drury, who worked for Ford at the start of the GT40 development and also raced them as a privateer. While retaining his close links to Ford, he amassed his own collection of original spare parts that included a works 320ci Gurney-Weslake Ford V8 and a ZF Le Mans gearbox. These were then used to create what has been acknowledged as one of the most extraordinary accurate and faithful monocoque GT40.
The lot also includes a 1982 Ferrari 512 BBi (pictured above) that is one of the 42 U.K.-supplied cars and owned by the same family from new. Supplied in June of that year in right-hand drive and finished in Rosso with a Tan leather interior, the “one owner car has been meticulously maintained by both main dealers and marque specialists,” says Silverstone Auctions.
“In 1997 a substantial restoration was undertaken and a fresh coat of Rosso was applied. Now with 20,964 miles, this is a very special car for any discerning Ferrari enthusiast.”
The Best of Breed contender shows the care and attention that has been lavished on a car. This year, a 1974 Jaguar E-Type Series 3 Roadster (above) is one of those such cars. The V12 car looks great in Signal Red with tinted windows, soft black hide, chrome wire wheels, and a works hardtop, which was recently restored. The car has been upgraded with Ziebart corrosion protection from new and recent detailing with a full Swissvax.
All the cars will reportedly be kept in a single secure storage facility where they may be viewed by appointment only and in line with government guidelines.