Between special one-offs like the disaster-relief F430 and record-breaking classics like the 1957 250 Testa Rossa, if you've had your eye on acquiring an especially special Ferrari at auctio, there has been no shortage of opportunities. And here's another to add to the docket: Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo's own 599 GTB Fiorano.

The chairman's ride is being auctioned off online to raise scholarship funds for young aspiring researchers. The example in question features a deep red Rosso Monza metallic paintjob over an interior swathed in charcoal leather and trimmed with extra carbon fiber bits. It's also been outfitted with sat-nav and an iPod as well as carbon-ceramic brakes behind 20-inch wheels. This marks the first occasion that Ferrari has auctioned off one of its vehicles online, and will come accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by the current owner, who carries a bit of clout around the factory. Follow the link for more information, including a video of Montezemolo presenting the auction, or to place your bid.
Source : Autoblog

 

Now, THAT is a Ferrari where you don't need to ask for service records from the PO

 

He's probably trading it in for a Scud.

 

Will anyone pay a premium to say they have Luca's ex DD? or will it go for about what it should on the open market? Will be interesting to find out. As it is for a charitable cause, I'm sure someone will pay a premium for it......

 

It's for charity so you could probably count it as a tax write-off.

 

Boring color! I was expecting sumthing more along the lines of J. Todts'

 

That's a gorgeous 599, but I would've preferred the Ciouo interior over charcoal gray.

 

I just called and asked for Luca, the non-English speaking dude on the other end managed to string together enough English to let me know that he's not there at the factory today, but he should be there on Monday. I'll call on Monday and see if I can get more information.

 

^^^Haha nice!

They should've advertised this on Craigslist if they wanted to sell it faster.

 

Dont forget the carfax and PPI....