Ferrari sale set for Silverstone

No less than 33 Ferraris will be offered for sale at Silverstone Auctions' inaugural Ferrari sale this week. The first of its kind on UK soil, the auction dedicated to the famous Italian marque includes everything from a 2014 Ferrari F12 Berlinetta (estimate £190,000-£240,000) to a 1972 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona (estimate £500,000-£575,000).

One of 158 right hand drive models, the Daytona has 35,900 miles on the clock and is finished in Argento Auteuil with blue leather interior.

One of the lowest mileage cars in the auction is a 2001 Ferrari 550 Barchetta Pininfarina with 3022 miles on the clock. Wearing the classic combination of Rosso Corsa with a grey/black interior it could fetch up to £375,000. Another low mileage car is a 1989 Ferrari 348 TS (3985k) valued at up to £65,000.

An extreme version of Ferrari’s appreciating 308 will also be on offer at the sale - a 1984 Ferrari 308 GTB Quattrovalvole (estimate £45,000-£52,000). With a ‘Koenig style’ body kit and 6200 miles on the clock, the 308 GTB QV is finished in Rosso Corsa, with a Nero interior.

1984 Ferrari 308 GTB Quattrovalvore

A pair of Ferraris from the private collection of Jamiroquai front man Jay Kay will also be auctioned. The 1998 Ferrari 550 Maranello was the car that kicked off his collection. Finished in Grigio Titanio with a Bordeaux leather interior it could go for up to £160,000. Also for sale is his 2011 Ferrari FF (estimate £120,000-£135,000).

Held in association with the Ferrari Owners’ Club of Great Britain, the event takes places at Silverstone Circuit on Friday, 18 May. The Sale of Ferraris’ is a brand new auction for our 2018 calendar and the cars consigned to the sale are definitely some of the best in the country” explains Nick Whale, managing director, Silverstone Auctions.

He added, ‘This is the sale of the year for any serious Ferrari collector, with a range of cars spanning from the early 60’s all the way up to the latest super cars from the legendary marque.’