Bojan Vrbnjak
The automotive world is sometimes very interesting, especially when it comes to real wrecks or, as in this case, rusted steel parts. What you see in these photos is from a Ferrari 275 GTS, of which exactly 1964 were built between 1966 and 200, and which sold for a staggering €23.000. Crazy sum?
Perhaps not too much, considering the rarity of the car and the value that the few remaining examples could achieve. RM Sotheby's auction house also advertises the car as 'garage art'. It was sold at auction as part of 'The Junkyard: The Rudi Klein Collection'.
Oxidized artwork
The piece of scrap metal shown in the photos in this article is from a very rare Ferrari 275 GTS that was delivered to the US with chassis number 7921 and painted in Chinese Red and Black; one of only 200 275 GTS vehicles originally built.
Originally sold by Luigi Chinetti Motors to an unknown Mr. Harris, it is said to have ended up in Rudi Klein's large scrap metal collection after being purchased by an American scrap dealer in the 1990s.
Of this classic convertible, only the one that you can see in the photos remains today. It was recently auctioned at RM Sotheby's in Los Angeles for an impressive $25.200 (equivalent to approximately €23.000). It consists mostly of partial bodywork and trim, without the powertrain.
An almost unique car – the Ferrari 275 GTS
To understand the rarity of the car in question, you need to start with its presentation. The Ferrari 275 GTS is actually a convertible version of the Pininfarina-designed 275 GTB, which debuted at the 1964 Paris Motor Show with a 3,3 hp 12 V260 engine that reached a top speed of 240 km/h. It is therefore a car that is 60 years old this year, and given that only 200 examples were produced, it represents a milestone in international automotive technology, which today is sold at auction for just under 2 million euros.
What do you think about this price, is it justified or excessive? There is no doubt that scrap cars have history and relative value. A possible reconstruction from these remains does not seem very feasible, as important elements such as the engine and gearbox are missing, but as a decorative element it could have a chance. Tell us what you think about it.
