RM Sotheby’s is set to auction off a stunning selection of 20 Ferraris that were almost lost to time during this year’s Monterey Car Week festivities. The cars are set to go up for auction on August 17-19, according to Robb Report, a leading voice in the luxury market.
The Lost & Found Collection encompasses race cars and one exceedingly rare coupé once owned by the late King Mohammed V with an estimated price of $1.7 million to $2.3 million. The king’s car adds a regal touch to this extraordinary event.
“Most of these lost Ferraris remain untouched, preserving their purity and original condition since the day they were acquired — a true embodiment of the ‘barn find’ concept,” expressed Rob Myers of Sotheby’s.
For over three decades, the Ferraris in the Lost & Found Collection have been hidden away, their existence known only to a select group of collectors. The cars were exposed to sunlight briefly in 2004 when the Florida barn they were stored in collapsed due to Hurricane Charley.
Since then, they have been housed in a warehouse in Speedway, Indiana. Now, the entire collection will finally be unveiled, offering a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for enthusiasts to purchase these iconic vehicles.
A rare Ferrari 250 GT, originally owned by the late King Mohammed V and completed in 1956, is among the impressive cars in the private collection. This unique vehicle is the last of four coupés with Pinin Farina’s Superamerica-style coachwork, and one of only three made without fender vents. Its historical significance–combined with its uniqueness–is expected to pique attention and spark an onslaught of interest during the auction.