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1952 Ferrari 212 Export Barchetta
Anyone looking over this special car’s credentials knew it would chart new
territory on the auction block
by Steve Ahlgrim
Tim Scott ©2015, courtesy of RM Sotheby’s
Details
Years produced: 1951–52
Number produced: 10
Original list price: About $10,200
Current SCM Valuation: $1,750,000–
$3,000,000
Tune-up cost: $3,000
Distributor caps: $300
Chassis # location: Side frame rail toward
the front of the engine
Engine # location: Right side of engine
near the rear
Club: Ferrari Club of America
Web: www.ferrariclubofamerica.org
Alternatives: 1965 Alfa Romeo TZ-2, 1953
Jaguar D-type, 1953 Aston Martin
DB3S
SCM Investment Grade: A
comps
Chassis number: 0158ED
Engine number: 0158ED
and with ferocity by both the factory and wealthy
Ferraris have always been campaigned frequently
privateers. The company’s reputation during its
early days hinged on the success of its race cars.
Whilst numerous road-going “Inter” models would be
built afterwards by Ferrari, this 212 Barchetta would be
the final Touring-bodied, race-ready “Export” model
built by the factory and fitted with the potent Tipo 212
engine.
The new 212 would be destined for the race track.
After great success at the Corsa al Monte Pellegrino
Hill Climb, the owner entered his new car in one of the
greatest motoring events in the world: the Targa Florio.
The 10th overall and 5th in class finishes were incredibly
impressive and a testament to the owner’s skill and the
212’s capability.
Over the next several years, 0158ED would be ex-
tensively raced, including another Targa Florio and the
Mille Miglia.
After its retirement from racing, 0158ED passed
through the garages of noted collectors Chris Cord,
Art Connell, Stephen Griswold, Joe Pendergast, Juan
Quintano, Carlos Monteverde and Bill Jacobs. It has
been shown at top shows, participated in vintage rallies,
and raced at historic races.
Chassis 0158ED is one of the finest examples of its
kind. Whilst many early Ferraris were campaigned
1952 Ferrari 212 Inter
Lot 230, s/n 0277EU
Condition 2+
Not sold at $1,175,000
Bonhams, Carmel, CA, 8/15/14
SCM# 244764
hard early in their lives, few emerged largely unscathed
from the rigors of competition. It is important to note
that 0158ED retains its original engine, gearbox and the
stronger Tipo 340 rear axle that was fit by the factory
in 1952. It has proven itself capable of winning awards
at some of the most competitive concours events on the
planet, and it holds its own on historic rallies.
For many Ferrari collectors, ownership of an early
V12 barchetta is a longtime goal, as they represent the
purest incarnation of Enzo Ferrari’s dream. They were
built and bred for racing, and they not only excelled on
the track but also helped increase Ferrari’s reputation as
a dominant force. This example is surely one of the best
of its kind, and it is ready for use at concours events,
rallies and historic racing worldwide. As 0158ED is a
highly eligible Ferrari V12 barchetta, it is guaranteed
entry at the Le Mans Classic, Mille Miglia, Tour Auto,
Goodwood and Monaco Historic Grand Prix.
scM Analysis This car, Lot 110, sold for
$7,526,400, including buyer’s pre-
mium, at RM Sotheby’s Villa Erba Auction in Italy on
May 23, 2015.
Italian nobleman Baron Luigi Chiaramonte
Bordonaro inherited holdings that could be traced back
to the 1300s. He was lord over estates, castles and for-
ests throughout Sicily. Perhaps the crown jewel of the
1952 Ferrari 212 Inter
Lot 128, s/n 0257EU
Condition 1-
Sold at $1,787,500
Gooding & Company, Scottsdale, AZ,
1/17/14
SCM# 232421
1951 Ferrari 212 Export
Lot 173, s/n 0088E
Condition 1-
Sold at $3,190,000
Bonhams, Scottsdale, AZ, 1/16/14
SCM# 232085
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