For sale – 2013 Ferrari 458 GTE

 

For sale by Gooding Christie’s at Retromobile Paris Auction – 2013 Ferrari 458 GTE

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Estimate

€1,200,000 – €1,450,000

Chassis 2868

Engine 028

 

Car Highlights

One of Only 52 Examples of the 458 GTE Built by Michelotto S.p.A

Delivered New to the Legendary Team Taisan of Japan

The 2013 ACO Asian Le Mans Series Champion

Placed 8th in Class at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2014

Eligible for Masters Endurance Legends Series and Legends of Le Mans WEC Support Race

Seulement 52 exemplaires de 458 GTE construits par Michelotto S.p.A

Livrée neuve au Team Taisan, légendaire équipe de course japonaise

Champion de l’ACO Asian Le Mans Series 2013

8e de sa catégorie aux 24 Heures du Mans en 2014

Éligible pour la Masters Endurance Legends Series et les courses de soutien WEC des Légendes du Mans

Technical Specs

4,498 CC DOHC V-8 Engine

Direct Fuel Injection

Estimated 470 BHP at 6,250 RPM

6-Speed Hewland Sequential Gearbox

4-Wheel Brembo Disc Brakes with Steel Rotors

4-Wheel Independent Suspension with Double Wishbones

Moteur V8 de 4 498 cm³, double arbre à cames en tête

Injection directe

Puissance estimée à 470 ch à 6 250 tr/min

Boîte de vitesses séquentielle Hewland à 6 rapports

Freins à disque Brembo aux quatre roues avec disques en acier

Suspensions indépendantes aux quatre roues avec double triangulation

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Constructed by Michelotto S.p.A. in Padova – Ferrari’s longtime competition partner and the creator of its most successful modern GT racing machines – this 458 GTE, chassis 2868, stands as one of the most accomplished examples of the marque’s final naturally aspirated GT contender. Just 52 Ferrari 458 GTEs were produced, and among these rare, purpose-built competition cars, few possess a record as complete, impressive, and unblemished as this remarkable Team Taisan-entered machine.

Founded in 1983, Team Taisan is among Japan’s most decorated and enduring privateer racing organizations. Over the course of four decades, the team participated in nearly every major domestic series, including the Fuji Long Distance, JSPC, JTC, and JGTC/Super GT. It was in the latter – Japan’s premier GT championship – that Team Taisan made its most indelible mark, competing in all but one season between 1994 and 2018 and securing eight team titles and four drivers’ championships. The team’s top-level campaigns at GT1 and prototype level saw them field Ferrari F40 LMs and Porsche 962C machinery, while international outings included multiple Le Mans efforts and participation in the Asian Le Mans Series.

Chassis 2868 was delivered new to Team Taisan in 2013 for the inaugural season of the Automobile Club de l’Ouest’s Asian Le Mans Series. Entered as car no. 70 in the LM GTE category, it was driven by ex-Formula 1 stars Kamui Kobayashi and Shinji Nakano, alongside Naoki Yokomizo, Akira Iida, and Shogo Mitsuyama. The car dominated the four-round championship, winning every race outright and earning an automatic invitation to the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2014 – the first competitor in series history to achieve a perfect season.

For its Le Mans campaign, Team Taisan owner Yasutsune “Ricky” Chiba, due to commitments in Japan, partnered with renowned German endurance specialists Farnbacher Racing. Nakano was joined by Martin Rich and seasoned Le Mans entrant Pierre Ehret, who had already contested the event eight times. Despite starting from the third-to-last position on the grid, the trio drove a determined, faultless race, finishing an impressive 8th in Class and 28th Overall. Crucially, the Ferrari completed the full 24 hours without mechanical retirement – a distinction achieved by only a select group of contemporary GTE entrants.

Following its successful Le Mans appearance, chassis 2868 returned to Michelotto for an extensive post-season refresh, documented by a December 2014 invoice totaling over €47,000. This work included an engine and gearbox rebuild, suspension overhaul, bodywork refinishing, and comprehensive recommissioning. The Ferrari subsequently returned to Japan, where it saw minimal use, and in 2017 was acquired by one of its former Le Mans drivers, who added it to his private collection. Further preparation by Michelotto in 2019, followed by additional specialist work by DK Engineering, Pursuit Racing Ltd., and Stewart Roden Motors between 2023 and 2024, ensures that the car presents today in superb mechanical and cosmetic condition, supported by extensive documentation and a detailed technical dossier. According to the consignor, the Ferrari has had less than five hours of run time since its last comprehensive rebuild.

Accompanying the Ferrari is a substantial package of spares – including wheels, bodywork components, and dedicated tools – along with a Michelotto technical manual and FIA safety-cage homologation papers, resources seldom offered with customer-team GTE machinery. A complete list of spares is available upon request. Chassis 2868 is further enhanced by eligibility for leading modern-endurance series such as Masters Endurance Legends, Endurance Racing Legends, and Ferrari’s Club Competizioni GT, now featured as official support events at select WEC rounds.

A highly original, impeccably documented Ferrari 458 GTE with championship-winning credentials, a strong Le Mans finish, and an exceptional spares package, chassis 2868 stands among the most desirable and versatile GT competition Ferraris of its era.


Construite à Padoue par Michelotto S.p.A., partenaire de longue date de Ferrari en compétition et créateur de ses GT de course modernes les plus performantes, cette 458 GTE, châssis 2868, figure parmi les exemplaires les plus aboutis de la dernière GT atmosphérique de la marque. Seules 52 Ferrari 458 GTE ont été produites, et parmi ces rares voitures de compétition conçues spécialement, peu d’entre elles possèdent un palmarès aussi complet, impressionnant et immaculé que cette remarquable machine engagée par le Team Taisan.

Fondé en 1983, le Team Taisan est l’une des structures privées de compétition les plus titrées et durables du Japon. En 40 ans, l’équipe a participé à presque toutes les grandes séries nationales, y compris la Fuji Long Distance, le JSPC, le JTC et le JGTC/Super GT. C’est dans ce dernier – le championnat GT le plus prestigieux du Japon – que le Team Taisan a imprimé sa marque la plus grande. Entre 1994 et 2018, il a participé à toutes les saisons, sauf une, et a remporté huit titres constructeurs et quatre championnats pilotes. Lors de campagnes de haut niveau en GT1 et dans les catégories prototype, le team a engagé des Ferrari F40 LM et des Porsche 962C. À l’international, il a couru plusieurs fois au Mans et a participé à l’Asian Le Mans Series.

Le châssis 2868 a été livré neuf au Team Taisan en 2013 pour la saison inaugurale de l’Asian Le Mans Series organisée par l’Automobile Club de l’Ouest. Engagée sous le numéro 70 dans la catégorie LM GTE, cette voiture était pilotée par les anciennes stars de la Formule 1 Kamui Kobayashi et Shinji Nakano, aux côtés de Naoki Yokomizo, Akira Iida et Shogo Mitsuyama. Elle a dominé ce championnat en quatre manches, en remportant le classement général de chacune des courses, devenant la première concurrente de l’histoire de la série à réaliser une saison parfaite. Elle a ensuite automatiquement obtenu une invitation aux 24 Heures du Mans en 2014.

Pour cette campagne mancelle, le propriétaire du Team Taisan, Yasutsune « Ricky » Chiba, s’est associé, en raison d’engagements précédents au Japon, aux célèbres spécialistes allemands de l’endurance Farnbacher Racing. Martin Rich et le vétéran des 24 Heures du Mans Pierre Ehret, qui comptait déjà huit participations à cette course, ont rejoint Nakano pour former le trio de pilotes. Malgré une qualification à seulement trois places de la lanterne rouge sur la grille, le trio a mené une course déterminée et sans faute, qui lui a permis de terminer à une impressionnante 8e place de sa catégorie et 28e au général. Il faut surtout noter que cette Ferrari a couru pendant l’intégralité des 24 heures sans connaître d’avarie mécanique, un honneur dont seul un groupe restreint d’engagés en GTE cette année-là peut s’enorgueillir.

Après sa participation réussie au Mans, le châssis 2868 est retourné chez Michelotto pour une vaste remise à neuf de fin de saison, comme en témoigne une facture de décembre 2014 pour un montant total de plus de 47 000 €. Ces travaux comprenaient une reconstruction du moteur et de la boîte de vitesses, une révision de la suspension, une remise à neuf de la carrosserie et une remise en service complète. La Ferrari est ensuite retournée au Japon, où elle a été peu utilisée. En 2017, un de ses anciens pilotes du Mans en a fait l’acquisition et l’a ajoutée à sa collection privée. En 2019, elle a bénéficié d’une préparation supplémentaire par Michelotto, suivie de nouveaux travaux spécialisés réalisés par DK Engineering, Pursuit Racing Ltd. et Stewart Roden Motors entre 2023 et 2024. Ces interventions permettent à la voiture de présenter aujourd’hui un superbe état mécanique et esthétique, confirmé par une documentation exhaustive et un dossier technique détaillé. Selon son vendeur, cette Ferrari a roulé moins de cinq heures depuis sa dernière rénovation complète.

La vente de cette Ferrari s’accompagne d’un important lot de pièces détachées – notamment des roues, des éléments de carrosserie et des outils dédiés – ainsi que d’un manuel technique Michelotto et des documents d’homologation de l’arceau de sécurité FIA, des éléments rarement proposés avec les GTE issues d’équipes clientes. Une liste complète des pièces de rechange est disponible sur demande. L’intérêt de ce châssis 2868 réside en outre dans son éligibilité à des séries d’endurance modernes de premier plan telles que les Masters Endurance Legends, les Endurance Racing Legends et le Club Competizioni GT de Ferrari, qui figure désormais parmi les événements officiels de soutien lors de certaines manches du championnat WEC.

Le châssis 2868 est une Ferrari 458 GTE très originale, qui dispose d’une documentation parfaite, affiche un palmarès avec des victoires en championnat et une belle performance au Mans, et est accompagnée d’un ensemble de pièces détachées exceptionnel. À ce titre, cette voiture figure parmi les Ferrari GT de compétition les plus recherchées et polyvalentes de son époque.

For sale by RM Sotheby’s PARIS Auction – 2017 Ferrari 488 GTE

  

For sale at RM Sotheby’s PARIS Auction – 2017 Ferrari 488 GTE

Estimate EUR 2.800.000 to 4.000.000 EUR

Chassis No. 3816

All details and pictures HERE at RM Sotheby’s

  • Notably competed under Ferrari’s legendary race number “51”, signifying the lead Scuderia Ferrari works car in endurance racing
  • 2017 FIA World Endurance Championship-winning car, driven by future 24 Hours of Le Mans winners James Calado and Alessandro Pier Guidi
  • Three-time LM GTE Pro class winner at the 6 Hours of Nürburgring, Circuit of the Americas, and Fuji
  • Scored four further LM GTE Pro podium finishes, securing the GT World Endurance Drivers’ Championship for Calado and Pier Guidi
  • Instrumental in sealing the GT World Endurance Manufacturers’ Championship for Ferrari and the Endurance Trophy for LMGTE Pro Teams for AF Corse
  • Later Campaigned by Singapore-based Clearwater Racing in six rounds of the 2018 and 2019 WEC seasons, earning the team a podium finish in a LM GTE Am class win
  • Ideally suited to the myriad GT Revival events for which it is eligible, as well as standalone events such as Ferrari Club Competizione GT, Le Mans Classic Legend, and Daytona Classic 24 Hour

First introduced in 2016, the Ferrari 488 GT3 and its GTE derivative featured a 3.9-litre twin-turbocharged Type-F154 V-8 engine developing around 600 horsepower, and a light-yet-sturdy aluminium chassis with integral roll cage. In GTE specification, the car became a mainstay of both the World Endurance and IMSA SportsCar Championships. Both the 488 GT3 and GTE have since scored more than 500 international race wins to become Ferrari’s most successful competition design ever.

The entry for the 2017 FIA World Endurance Championship—and its LM GTE Pro class in particular—represented arguably its strongest since the series’ inception in 2012. As incumbent GT Manufacturers’ Champion, Ferrari returned with two Works-supported, AF Corse-prepared 488 GTEs, while there were further two-car factory teams from Ford, Porsche, and Aston Martin. The GT ranks included drivers such as Kévin Estre, Alessandro Pier Guidi, Darren Turner, and Andy Priaulx, underlining the collective commitment from all manufacturers involved.

AF Corse’s effort consisted of chassis numbered 3816—to be driven by James Calado and Alessandro Pier Guidi—and 3818, which was entrusted to Sam Bird and Davide Rigon. The former would bare the fabled race number 51, historically reserved for each season’s lead Ferrari endurance car, and it is this car which RM Sotheby’s is delighted to offer for sale here. The season started strongly for Calado and Pier Guidi, with the Silverstone and Spa Francorchamps Championship rounds yielding two 2nd-placed finishes in LM GTE Pro. At Le Mans, the pair were joined by experienced Ferrari GT racer Michele Rugolo, although a promising qualifying performance—in which they missed class pole by just 0.2 seconds—was followed by a troubled race in which they finished only 11th in LM GTE Pro and 46th overall.

If Le Mans had proved challenging, the remainder of the season for Calado and Pier Guidi was nothing less than stellar. Class wins at Nürburgring, Austin, and Fuji coincided with mid-season slumps for both the lead Ganassi-run Ford of Priaulx and Tincknell with teammates Bird and Rigon; a 3rd place in Shanghai and 2nd in Bahrain eventually secured them the GT Drivers’ Championship. Additionally, Ferrari won a second consecutive GT Manufacturers’ title, while AF Corse took home the Teams’ crown.

For 2018, ownership of chassis 3816 passed to Singapore-based GT squad Clearwater Racing. Team owner Weng Sun Mok was joined in the car by Japanese GT specialist Keita Sawa with Irish driver Matt Griffin; the trio duly contested five WEC rounds that year. The seasonal high point came in the 6 Hours of Spa Francorchamps, in which they finished an excellent 3rd in LM GTE Am, although their 8th in class—and 35th overall—in the car’s second consecutive Le Mans start was similarly noteworthy. Chassis 3816’s competitive swansong was in the 2019 Sebring 1000 Miles, although a qualifying crash cruelly sidelined the car from its final race.

Acquired by the consigning owner in 2021, chassis 3816 has benefits from an overhaul by its original factory-blessed constructors Michelotto Engineering at the company’s illustrious workshops in Padova, Italy. Boasting World Championship-winning, ex-Works status and unimpeached provenance, this car represents a spectacular, historic, and highly competitive prospective entry into the myriad events for which it is eligible.

 

Date Event Driver Entrant Race # Result
2 April 2017 WEC Test Monza James Calado / Alesandro Pier Guidi AF Corse 51 18th (5th in class)
16 April 2017 6 Hours of Silverstone James Calado / Alesandro Pier Guidi AF Corse 51 14th (2nd in class)
6 May 2017 6 Hours of Spa James Calado / Alesandro Pier Guidi AF Corse 51 18th (2nd in class)
4 June 2017 24 Hours of Le Mans – Test James Calado / Lucas di Grassi / Alesandro Pier Guidi AF Corse 51 39th (8th in class)
18 June 2017 24 Hours of Le Mans James Calado / Alesandro Pier Guidi / Michele Rugulo AF Corse 51 46th (11th in class)
16 July 2017 6 Hours of Nürburgring James Calado / Alesandro Pier Guidi AF Corse 51 15th (1st in class)
3 September 2017 6 Hours of Mexico City James Calado / Alesandro Pier Guidi AF Corse 51 19th (6th in class)
16 September 2017 6 Hours of Austin James Calado / Alesandro Pier Guidi AF Corse 51 13th (1st in class)
15 October 2017 6 Hours of Fuji James Calado / Alesandro Pier Guidi AF Corse 51 11th (1st in class)
5 November 2017 6 Hours of Shanghai James Calado / Alesandro Pier Guidi AF Corse 51 16th (3rd in class)
18 November 2017 6 Hours of Bahrain James Calado / Alesandro Pier Guidi AF Corse 51 15th (2nd in class)
19 November 2017 Bahrain Rookie Test Alfonso Celis Jr / Miguel Molina AF Corse 51 13th (4th in class)
7 April 2018 WEC Paul Ricard Test Keita Sawa / Matt Griffin / Weng Sun Mok Clearwater Racing 61 33rd (8th in class)
5 May 2018 6 Hours of Spa Keita Sawa / Matt Griffin / Weng Sun Mok Clearwater Racing 61 23rd (3rd in class)
3 June 2018 24 Hours of Le Mans – Test Keita Sawa / Matt Griffin / Weng Sun Mok Clearwater Racing 61 48th (3rd in class)
17 June 2018 24 Hours of Le Mans Keita Sawa / Matt Griffin / Weng Sun Mok Clearwater Racing 61 35th (8th in class)
19 August 2018 6 Hours of Silverstone Keita Sawa / Matt Griffin / Weng Sun Mok Clearwater Racing 61 21st (5th in class)
14 October 2018 6 Hours of Fuji Keita Sawa / Matt Griffin / Weng Sun Mok Clearwater Racing 61 28th (6th in class)
18 November 2018 6 Hours of Shanghai Keita Sawa / Matt Griffin / Weng Sun Mok Clearwater Racing 61 28th (7th in class)
10 March 2019 WEC Sebring Test Lucas Pérez Companc / Matteo Cressoni / Matt Griffin Clearwater Racing 61 24th (4th in class)
15 March 2019 1000 Miles of Sebring Lucas Pérez Companc / Matteo Cressoni / Matt Griffin Clearwater Racing 61 DNS

For sale by RM Sotheby’s PARIS Auction – 2003 Ferrari 575 GTC

 

For sale by RM Sotheby’s PARIS Auction – 2003 Ferrari 550 GTC

Estimate 2.200.000 to 2.600.000 Euro

All details and more pitures HERE at RM Sotheby’s

  • One of two 550 chassis commissioned by Ferrari and developed by N.Technology
  • Initially retained by the Ferrari factory and loaned to French team JMB Racing
  • Entered four rounds of the 2003 FIA GT Championship; led the 24 Hours of Spa
  • Victorious in the GTM class of the Italian Hillclimb Championship in 2005, 2006, and 2014
  • Ferrari Classiche certified in 2021; retains its matching-numbers chassis, gearbox, and engine
  • Eligible for Ferrari Club Competizione GT events and prestigious historic race series including Le Mans Classic Legends, Endurance Racing Legends, and Masters Endurance Legends
Chassis No. 2102
Engine No. 03-03 550
Gearbox No. SL 015
 

As Ferrari prioritised its Formula 1 and prototype sportscar programmes at the turn of the millennium, it was left to privateers to evolve the 550 Maranello road car into a bona fide racer. Most notably, the resulting 550 GTs built by Prodrive would secure class wins in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, American Le Mans Series, and seal the FIA GT Championship crown.

Seeing the accolades pour in, Ferrari sought to take development of the succeeding 575M competition car in-house. In anticipation, it commissioned Italian team N.Technology to take over the Italtecnica project and build a brace of 550 GTCs to effectively serve as intermediate test beds. Both were loaned by the factory to loyal customer squad JMB Racing and entered select rounds of the 2003 FIA GT Championship.

Offered here is chassis number 2102, which made its bow in the fifth meeting of the season at Donington Park. Shared by drivers Philipp Peter and Fabio Babini, the GTC started 14th before finishing 18th overall (10th in class). The car’s next outing came in the 24 Hours of Spa. The fickle Ardennes weather added a dose of unpredictability, allowing chassis 2102 to climb from 11th in qualifying into 1st. Remarkably, the 550 would lead for six hours before dropping to 2nd. It ultimately retired with an engine issue.

The car returned for the next two rounds, classifying 19th at Anderstorp prior to another glitch with the V-12 that meant chassis 2102 failed to start at Oschersleben. Thereafter, JMB Racing switched to the replacement N.Technology-built 575 GTC. But that is far from where chassis 2102’s story ends.

The 550 GTC was returned to Ferrari and then sold to Piero Nappi in 2005. In his hands, the car competed extensively in the Italian Speed Hill Climb Championship over the next decade, achieving some 40 group or class wins and notching the GTM class title in 2005. Underlining the significance of these achievements, the car’s accompanying history file includes a letter from Jean Todt, then the Ferrari CEO and Race Division General Manager, writing to offer Nappi his heartfelt congratulations.

Acquired by a new owner in 2017, the car was the subject of a sympathetic restoration and duly returned to its 2003 24 Hours of Spa livery. Significantly, both the V-12 and sequential transmission were rebuilt; the former by Autotecnica Motori in 2016 and the latter by acknowledged Hewland expert Steve Bannon in 2017. Accordingly, coveted Ferrari Classiche certification was awarded in March 2021, with the 550 GTC noted to retain its matching-numbers chassis, engine, and gearbox.

Since purchased by the consignor, the Ferrari benefits from a sympathetic recommissioning by Italtecnica in Turin and Toni Auto of Maranello. This included a full engine check, timing belts replacement, another transmission rebuild, new clutch, alignment of the engine, propshaft, and transaxle, new brakes, and the fitment of a full engine management system by MoTec. A Magneti Marelli system accompanies the car. The Ferrari subsequently completed a series of shakedown tests with Andrea Montermini, prior to its appearance at Ferrari’s Finali Mondiali celebrations at Imola in October 2024. The car was also used with success and without issue during the Challenge and GT Days at Monza in May 2025, followed by another appearance at the Ferrari Finali Mondiali at Mugello in October. Having had the pleasure of driving the 550 GTC on several occasions, the RM Sotheby’s team of specialists confirm how approachable and pleasant the car is to drive.

Originally owned by the factory, this 550 GTC is a fascinating piece of Ferrari competition history. Supplied with a spare parts package that includes two sets of wheels and tyres plus a carbon fibre prop shaft, chassis 2102 is made all the more appealing courtesy of its eligibility for the variety of increasingly popular young-timer GT historic race series in addition to making for a welcome entrant into concours and display events.

Date Event Driver Entrant Race # Result
29 June 2003 FIA GT Donington Park Fabio Babini / Philipp Peter JMB Racing 9 18th (10th in class)
27 July 2003 24 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps Fabio Babini / Philipp Peter / Boris Derichebourg JMB Racing 9 DNF (engine)
7 September 2003 FIA GT Anderstorp Fabio Babini / Philipp Peter JMB Racing 9 19th (8th in class)
21 September 2003 FIA GT Oschersleben Fabio Babini / Philipp Peter JMB Racing 9 DNS (engine)

For sale at RM Sotheby’s PARIS Auction – 2000 Ferrari 360 Challenge

For sale by RM Sotheby’s PARIS Auction – 2000 Ferrari 360 Challenge

Estimate 80.000,– Euro – 120.000,– Euro

All details about the car HERE at RM Sotheby’s

Offered Without Reserve

  • Finished in its factory-correct Rosso Corsa race livery with themed logo decals
  • Presents in a condition suggesting minimal use by its sole owner from new until 2025
  • Powered by a 3.6-litre V-8 engine rated at 400 horsepower from new; paired with an automated manual transmission
  • Ideal for track days or eligible racing events, including the Le Mans Classic Legend in its inaugural 2026 edition
  • Accompanied by its leather Ferrari folio with selected books and manuals

The Ferrari 360 Challenge was launched in 2000 and replaced the F355 Challenge as the Italian automotive manufacturer’s exclusive one-make series for some of its most valued clients. Unlike the F355 variant, however, the 360 Challenge was a factory-built racing car, rather than returning to marque dealers for retrofitted upgrade kit. Fewer than 300 examples were built, with each car featuring a suite of changes to make it markedly more potent on the circuit than its road-going relative.

The example offered here was delivered new to its sole private owner, who kept the 360 Challenge until 2025. With them, the Ferrari has been used sparingly, commensurate with the condition it is presented in today. The car is offered for sale with its leather Ferrari folio containing selected books and manuals. This Maranello-built V-8 Ferrari would be an ideal contender for track days and the myriad racing events it is eligible for, including the Le Mans Classic Legend. New for 2026, the Legend event will celebrate the modern aspect of heritage racing, welcoming Ferrari Challenge entrants from the 348 and newer, evoking the golden age of Ferrari’s acclaimed single-marque Challenge series. The package will include two practice sessions (including one at night) and one 45-minute race.

For sale – 2006 Ferrari F430 GT3 Scuderia

More details and pictures HERE at Classic Driver

Asking price 268.000 EUR

2006 Ferrari F430 GT3 Scuderia – Chassis 152599-SC22

One of Only 25 Scuderia-Specification examples ever built

A rare opportunity to acquire one of the most desirable customer-racing Ferraris of the modern GT era.

Chassis 152599-SC22 is the 25th of 54 Ferrari F430s built to GT3 specification by Ferrari Racing Partner Kessel Racing, and later received the coveted 2010 Scuderia GT3 upgrade — a transformation applied to only 25 cars worldwide – this being number 22 of 25. This factory-aligned evolution brought significant improvements in aerodynamics, chassis dynamics, and performance, making these Scuderia-spec cars the most sought-after F430 GT3s, and very powerful – over 550bhp.

When delivered new the chassis number was 152599-25 (the 25th GT3 built, but this changed to 152599-SC22 when it became the 22nd car upgraded into Scuderia spec)

SC22 was owned and raced in period exclusively by Hector Lester, who shared the car with late GT racing legend, Allan Simonsen. Together they had multiple outright victories, the final one being in October 2010, where Lester and Simonsen defeated the whole British GT pack at Donington.

With its pedigree as a race-winning Ferrari GT car, its rare and spectacular performance, and total originality, chassis SC22 is both highly eligible for a wide range of premier historic racing meetings, but also a perfect addition to any great Ferrari collection.

SC22 is eligible for the following:

Club Competizioni GT (Corse Clienti)
GT3 Revival by Peter Auto/SRO
GT3 Legends by MRL
Daytona / Sebring Classic
Monterey Historic
Additional top-tier events worldwide

A potential front-running entry in the early Peter Auto/SRO GT3 Legends class, and MRL class, or simply a fabulous looking and sounding car to enjoy on private track days and with Ferrari Corse Clienti.

 

For sale – 2002 Ferrari 360 Challenge

For sale is a 2022 Ferrari 360 Challenge by Classic Car Auctions

Estimate is 92.000 – 105.000 Euro

More details and pictures HERE

  • Chassis number

  • ZFFYR51B000119353

Description

The 2002 Ferrari 360 Modena Challenge is a pure race car, developed for the Ferrari Challenge racing class and built to push performance to the limit. Whereas the standard 360 Modena was already an impressive sports car, the Challenge version was modified specifically for the track, with weight-saving measures, a stiffer suspension and sharper tuning. This model embodies Ferrari’s philosophy: speed, precision and an unfiltered driving experience.

Under the hood lies the same atmospheric 3.6-liter V8 as in the street version, but in the Challenge version it was sharpened even further. With 400 hp, eager throttle response and a roaring exhaust sound, the 360 Challenge leaves no doubt about its origins. The sequential F1 transmission ensures lightning-fast shifts, while the lighter weight and race-spec tuning make it even more agile than its street car counterpart. With a roll bar, four-point harnesses and plastic windows, this Ferrari is built for one purpose: to dominate the track.

This particular example has not only the right technical upgrades, but also an impressive history. Decked out in black with Sparco racing seats, BBS rims with half-slicks, a carbon rear wing and a Momo steering wheel, it exudes pure motorsport. Moreover, this 360 Challenge has made its mark in motorsport, with an award-winning career within the English GT Cup. In 2010, driver Marco Pullen managed to win the overall championship with this Ferrari – a testament to its competitive potential and reliability at the highest level.

The Ferrari 360 Challenge marked an important step in the evolution of Ferrari’s customer-oriented racing programs. It succeeded the F355 Challenge and brought even more Formula 1 technology to private teams and gentlemen drivers. The all-aluminum chassis, improved aerodynamics and refined suspension made the car not only faster, but also more manageable at the limit. This model was one of the first Ferraris to truly benefit from the brand’s experience in Formula 1 with its sequential shifting system.

While many racing cars fall into oblivion after their active careers, the 360 Challenge remains a beloved model among collectors and track enthusiasts. Thanks to its robust engineering and timeless Pininfarina design, it is a Ferrari that still impresses, both in the pits and on the track. For those looking for a pure and unadulterated racing experience, a 360 Challenge is one of the most direct and exciting ways to experience Ferrari DNA.