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RM Sotheby’s Auction Paris – 1994 Ferrari 348 GT Michelotto Competizione
More details and pictures HERE at RM Sotheby’s Auction PARIS – 13. February 2021
Chassis No. ZFFUA35B000099107
Engine No. 36463
- One of only eleven examples built by Michelotto
- Never raced, only used for non-competitive track-days
- Just under €18,000 spent on a gearbox rebuild and new timing belts in 2019
- Le Mans Classic Eligible
Looking to fit the needs of a handful of privateer racers, Ferrari and Michelotto built a series of eleven race-prepared Ferrari 348s over the course of 1993 and 1994. Dubbed the 348 GT Michelotto Competizione, these were ready to be campaigned at the highest levels of motorsport, including the 24 Hours races at both Le Mans and Daytona. Hand built by Michelotto at their facilities in Padua, these cars boasted a number of significant upgrades over their road-going siblings.
Most notably, their engines were rated at 360 bhp after receiving reconfigured fuel mapping and F40 half shafts. To haul in all this performance, new Brembo 15-inch cross-drilled were fitted, along with wider five-spoke magnesium wheels. For the suspension, Michelotto designed a system utilizing Koni dampers and revised geometry to reduce dive, and also worked to strengthen the rigidity of the suspension and chassis. Lexan replaced the glass rear window and lightweight alloy panels were utilized for the front lid and engine cover. Carbon composite was utilized for the undertray, doors, bumpers, and was also utilized for supplementary air ducts that were fitted to cool the rear brakes.
Delivered new to Shelton Sports Cars of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, what was then Ferrari’s largest factory-authorized dealership in the state, chassis number 99107 was one of just four 348 GT Michelotto Competiziones to be delivered to the United States. In order to comply with U.S. FIA regulations, the car was special-ordered with a fire-extinguisher system and Momo racing seats. Passing through two private owners, during which time it was shown at Concorso Italiano in 1997, the car was later acquired by John O’Quinn and was subsequently shipped to Texas, where it remained with his large private collection.
Following Mr. O’Quinn’s death, his collection was sold by RM Sotheby’s and this Ferrari was purchased by the consignor at auction in 2010. At that time, the car had only been driven 2,685 km from new, never having been raced and only driven on the track in non-competitive track days. Subsequently exported to Germany, the car has continued to only be used seldomly for non-competitive track days and has covered roughly 1,000 km with the consignor, and the odometer is currently showing 3,503 km from new at the time of cataloging. In February of 2019, the car received a gearbox rebuild and the timing belts were replaced at Formula GT/Peter Praller in Munich, Germany.
Eligible for a handful of historic racing events, including Le Mans Classic, Michelotto’s competition-bred Ferraris are truly amongst the most desirable cars to bear the Scuderia’s Cavallino Rampante. Never raced and seldom used throughout its life, following a recent service this example would be a thrill to experience behind the wheel at speed.
For sale – F355 Challenge Evoluzione in Concours Condition – Street Legal – Best of the Best
1998 Ferrari F355 Challenge Evolution ex Lais Power
Interested? More photos and contact HERE at ClassicDriver
Only in 1998 built, last EVO stage
First Registration: 07.04.1998
Chassis#: ZFFXR41B000111438
Racecar: yes and street legal
LHD
KMs: around 15.000 (original)
Colour outside: red (Rosso Corsa)
Colour inside: black
Seats : 2 (orig.)
1 of 72 orig. Ferrari F355 challenge factory race cars with race history, street legal ( first reg. 07.04.1998), unique !
Driver: Ulrich Plattenhardt (GER)
Servicebook complete
orig. technical passport DMSB (DeutscherMotorSportBund)
german registration certificate
deregistration certificate
1999 Challenge-Technical-Regulation-Book
Race history:
1998/1999 European Ferrari Challenge Championship (Driver: Ulrich Plattenhardt, GER)
Hockenheim, Spa, Zandvoort, Monza, Mugello , Nürburgring, Salzburgring
1999 World Final Vallelunga
2001/2003 OA Winner Scandinavian Challenge Series (Driver: Esa Schroderus, FIN)
Condition:
Full restauration outside and inside, top car, condition range 1, Concour Condition
Red primer, no stone chips
Only orig. leather from Maranello factory
Total original condition (like new or better)
Gearbox cooler and orig. fire-extinguishing system working
Orig. stickers as in the technical passport
Orig. signature from the Teamchef ( Walter Lais )
Engine & Gearbox overhauled, all seals and gaskets new !
Engine & Gearbox have matching numbers, no replacements
Suspension measurement done (Setup Hockenheim 1998)
Car was 1998 introduced in AMS magazin (magazin and press photos existing)
Historical photos and cups existing
Located in Austria
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The place to be in June…
Challenge and GT Days 2021 – Details HERE
You want to BUY or SELL a Ferrari Challenge or GT Car?
Here is the market for you https://www.fchgt.com/cars-for-sale-3/
From 348 Challenge to 488 GT, from the F40 GT/LM to the 550 GT1.
Send us details and pictures, we will post it, for free…
Forza Ferrari
Artcurial Auction Paris – 1995 Ferrari F355 Challenge
Estimation 140,000 – 180,000 €
5. Februar 2021 – All details about the auction HERE at artcurial.com
French title, Chassis n° ZFFPA41B000101338
– Continuous history and same owner for last 21 years
– Genuine ” competition-client “
– Just 18 700 km
– Ex Frederico Fritz d’Orey, Ex Maxime Bochet
This F355 Challenge, first registered on 2 March 1995, is one of 109 examples of the F129 AB version intended to compete in the championship set up by Ferrari in 1993 for the 348 Challenge. This French car was delivered new to the Ferrari dealer Daverat in Bayonne for Maxime Bochet, a driver from Pao, who used it to compete with good results in the Ferrari Challenge for three seasons.
The car was then sold in 1997 to Frederico ” Fritz ” d’Orey, the former Brazilian driver who made a name for himself in Formula Junior and also raced a Maserati 250 F in Formula 1 Grand Prix. It was during his ownership that the rare 1998 Season Kit was installed by Pozzi, improving the car’s performance. Unfortunately, health problems prevented ” Fritz ” from enjoying the Ferrari and two years later, having completed just a few laps on the circuit, he sold the F355 Challenge to the current owner, when the mileage was 9 200 km. The current owner, a gentleman driver, put the car to good use and took part notably in a round of the GT FIA Championship at Magny Cours in 2000.
For the last few years, the car has only been driven on the track for club outings and training sessions. Superb in its ” Rosso Corsa ” livery, the current mileage is just 18 750 km and the car remains in its original Challenge F355 configuration. The cockpit is fitted with a sturdy roll-cage and two bucket seats with six-point OMP harnesses. Beneath the lightweight aluminium bonnet, the V8 remains capable of delivering nearly 400 bhp, at a screaming 8250 rpm. Lovingly looked after, our example has benefitted from regular maintenance carried out by the owner’s mechanic. Very recently, the wheels have been repainted and the windscreen replaced. The extensive folder with the car includes copies of old registration documents, invoices, MOTs and technical manuals.
Our example comes with a large supply of spares, details of which are available on request, and these can be collected from the owner’s home. After a major service that includes the fitting of new timing belts and four new tyres, our ” Challenge “, complete with transparent history, will be ready to take to the track once more. It offers a unique opportunity to drive a powerful ” competition client ” either on the road or the track. In short, the best of both worlds.
Ready to go for our Challenge and GT Days in June
Thanks to Robin for bringing your 348 year by year 👌
Photo: michael jurtin photography