I am a bit rusty, so this may be a repost. I apologize if it is.

RM Auctions will be offering up a 1949 Ferrari 166 MM Barchetta - one of the most important Ferraris ever made - on January 21, 2011.

It is chassis number 0024M.

The story behind this particular chassis is just as amazing as the way it looks and performs.

More pics and the entire back story is available here: RM AUCTIONS

 

I was going to post this as well, just breathtaking.

 

What is the est price?

 

The auctions estimate is $3,000,000.

Note that there is NO RESERVE.

I suspect it will fetch closer to $5,000,000.

 

Wow someone is gonna go home with a real price of history

 

What a great read. I can't wait to see how much it sells for.

 

Gorgeous little car. A collector's dream.

 

Anybody know what it went for?

 

$1.87 mil

SUPERCARS.NET - Image Gallery for 1948 Ferrari 166 MM Barchetta

 

Pretty car. Even in red