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Stirling Moss's Porsche RS61 For Sale

The Porsche RS61 Spyder that Stirling Moss bought at auction in 2010 is coming back across the block this weekend at Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed sale. It’s not hard to understand why this example caught Sir Stirling’s eye, as it’s a magnificent example and sister to the RS60 he drove to a 3rd at the 1961 Targa Florio.
Stirling Moss has called this the “best Porsche they ever made”. I think we’d all do well to trust his judgement on it. Although he’s more well known for his exploits behind the wheel of Maseratis and Mercedes and Ferraris, Sir Stirling had a good deal of experience with Porsche 550s and 718s, and used a 904 as his road car.

More on this example when we covered Stirling Moss’s purchase back in 2010.


More information on this magnificent machine on Bonhams’ Lot Detail Page.
Update: Sold for £1,905,500 (US$ 2,935,255) inc. premium. Almost double what Stirling bought it for when she was last up for auction.

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For Sale Porsche

Replica Porsche Driver's Jacket


This may be old news to some of you, but somehow passed me by. I can’t let that happen to anyone else.
Porsche is offering this remarkable reproduction of the jackets that Porsche’s racing team wore in the late 60’s. Available now from the Porsche Drivers’ Selection store. A bit steep at $480—but would sure love to see amateur Porsche vintage racers sporting these trackside this year. I’ve been searching for a perfect vintage-style racing jacket for years, and this might be closest yet if you’re looking for that late-60s look.


Also available in burgundy for those with less adventurous color palettes.

More information at Dedeporsche.

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eBay Watching: Richie Ginther 1956 SCCA Trophy

Richie Ginther 1956 SCCA Trophy CupFrom the auction’s description: “Richie Ginther’s SCCA Santa Maria Road Races trophy pitcher, 1956, made by Zeister Pewter, Holland, presented to Ginther after his race victory in a Porsche Spyder, engraved with race name and date, “Race V, 1st Overall”, 12” tall, 8” wide, A- cond., (dents, abrasions, adhesive residue).”
Buy it Now at $475.

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Ferrari For Sale

On Auction in Arizona: 1964 Ferrari 250 LM

“Chassis number 5899 GT was the ninth example of Ferrari’s vaunted 250 LM, and according to Ferrari historian Marcel Massini, it was completed by the factory on June 3, 1964. As was the case with the vast majority of 250 LMs, it was finished in Rossa Cina and fitted with Panno Blu seats. Six weeks later, it was sold by the factory, destined for Switzerland’s most storied racing team, Scuderia Filipinetti.”


With a birth story like that, it would be enough. But unfortunately 5899’s career with Scuderia Filipinetti was short lived with Ludovico Scarfiotti and Nino Vaccarella each taking victories in her only two events with the team, the 1964 Sierre-Montana Crans Hill Climb and the XV Coppa Inter-Europa at Monza. The car went on to further victories with Ecurie Basilisk.


Following a crash, the car entered a dark period and was modified heavily. In what must rank up there in the history of cobbled together racers, her chassis was chopped and shortened to fit a Porsche 906(!) body. Yet, somehow this unholy union between rivals suited 5899 as it went on to become a successful hillclimber.

A restoration began in 1977 and somehow her current state is gorgeous. Would you believe this machine was once a Porsche bodied FrankenFerrari?

This beautiful 250 LM will cross the block at RM Auctions Arizona auction next Friday. While her past may be colorful, it seems to be well documented, and I wouldn’t be surprised if she achieves the $9,500,000 – $12,500,000 estimate.

More information on RM Auction’s lot detail page. There’s a photo there of 5899 wearing the 906 fiberglass there.. and while I truly admire the mechanics that kept her alive and running in those years, I just didn’t have it in me to display it here.
Update: Sold on the low end of the estimate for $9,625,000

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Ferrari For Sale

Just 60 Old Cars in a Barn

This Ferrari 250 SWB and Maserati A6G 2000 are only a fraction of a 60 car strong barn find that will all cross the Artcurial auction block in February at Retromobile in Paris.

Just when I think there’s never going to be another big barn find, up pops another. Surely this must be the last generation of forgotten barns full of vintage sportscars. Once the entire world is internet literate, anyone will realize what an amazingly valuable pile of steel is in the shed, right? I hope I’m wrong about this. I’m not going to discover a new tomb of ancient relics, or an unknown comet in a corner of the universe, but I might stumble on an old racecar forgotten in a neighbor’s warehouse.

This one was one hell of a find from a very discerning collector:

The cars

  • Amilcar C6 berline
  • Amilcar CGS
  • Ariès coach
  • Auto Union cabriolet
  • Avions Voisin C15
  • Avions Voisin limousine C15
  • Avions Voisin C7 par Gallé
  • Ballot 8 Cyl limousine
  • Barré torpédo
  • Berliet coupé chauffeur
  • Berliet Type VIGB 10HP Taxi Landaulet
  • Bugatti 57 Ventoux
  • Citroën Trèfle
  • Delage D6
  • Delage D8 coach
  • Delahaye 135 cabriolet Faget Varnet
  • Delahaye 135 coach Chapron
  • Delahaye 235 coach Chapron
  • Delahaye 235 coach Chapron
  • Delahaye 235 coupé Chapron
  • Delahaye Type 43 coupé chauffeur
  • Delahaye GFA 148 L
  • Delahaye Type 43 camionnette
  • Delaunay Belleville limousine VL8
  • Facel Vega Excellence
  • Ferrari 250 GT California SWB
  • Ferrari 308 GTS i
  • Ferrari 400
  • Ferrari Mondial 3.2L cabriolet
  • Hispano Suiza H6B cabriolet Millon-Guiet
  • Hotchkiss cabriolet
  • Innocenti S cabriolet
  • Jaguar type S 3.4 L
  • La Buire 12 A
  • Lagonda LG45 cabriolet
  • Lancia Thema 8.32
  • Lorraine Dietrich B3/6 plateau
  • Lorraine Dietrich B3/6 torpédo par Grumman
  • Lorraine-Dietrich torpédo
  • Maserati A6G 2000 berlinetta Grand Sport Frua
  • Mathis cabriolet
  • Mathis FOH
  • Packard cabriolet Super Eight
  • Panhard-Levassor Dynamic berline X77
  • Panhard-Levassor Dynamic coupé X76
  • Panhard-Levassor limousine X72
  • Porsche 356 SC ex-Sonauto
  • Renault AX torpédo
  • Renault Vivastella cabriolet
  • Sandford cyclecar 3 roues
  • Singer Cabriolet
  • Talbot Lago 11/6 cabriolet
  • Talbot Lago Baby cabriolet
  • Talbot Lago Baby cabriolet
  • Talbot Lago Cadette 11
  • Talbot Lago coach
  • Talbot Lago T26 coach
  • Talbot Lago T26 Grand Sport coupé Saoutchik
  • Talbot Lago T26 Record coupé Saoutchik
  • Talbot Lago T26 cabriolet Saoutchik ex-Roi Farouk

Classic Driver has the complete story.

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For Sale Racing Ephemera

Watkin’s Glen International Grand Prix Driver’s Badges

At a “Buy it Now” price of $795, these might be most expensive 3-inch pinback badges on the market. If, however, I had a car that ran in the Watkins Glen International Grand Prix in 1954, 1955, or 1956, I’d be mighty tempted.
Check out the eBay auction for details.
Maybe I should reproduce these. Smaller though.

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Automotive Art For Sale Racing Ephemera

A $300,000 Slot Car Table Sounds Like a Good Idea

Neiman Marcus’ Christmas catalog is famous for their over-the-top gift ideas. My favorite from last year was the custom falconry equipment. This year though, I’m actually tempted to put together a crowdfunding campaign for this custom slot car set by Slot Mods. Even better, David Hobbs will attend your opening party.
I can imagine no better evening than sitting around this remarkable slot car table with David Hobbs calling the action. Only $300K. At that price, we can’t afford not to get it.
Who’s in?


More information (and video!)—but sadly no “add to cart” button—at NeimanMarcus.com

Thanks for the tip, Paul!

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Chicane News For Sale

Jackie’s Shirt


We’re giving another go at crowdfunding a new t-shirt. This time it’s a recreation of a Tyrrell shirt that Jackie Stewart was photographed in. I’ve never seen another example and for all I know the team might have just made them for Jackie. We need to correct this problem.

By now, you probably know how these crowdfunding campaigns work. Essentially you can reserve your shirt, but you will only be charged for the shirt if we sell 15 of them. Otherwise, the print run never happens and your card is never charged. We only have 10 days for this one, so if you’re interested in supporting Team Tyrrell as they were in the early 70’s, now is your chance.
Head on over to the catalog page and order yours today.

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Available at Pebble Beach: 1995 McLaren F1

This is much, much newer than the typical fare here on The Chicane, but I think I include it here for good reason. This machine has already proven itself to be one of the great collectable sportscars of the modern era and examples will doubtless be drawing top dollar at auctions for decades to come. This distinction, however, is not without a curse all its own. This car was masterfully constructed by McLaren in 1995. In the 19 years since, this poor neglected piece of perfect has driven a scant 1,000 miles. That’s just over 50 miles a year.

What’s the point?

When this McLaren F1 crosses the block at Gooding & Co’s Pebble Beach auction next month, there’s a very good chance that it will achieve the estimated hammer price of $12,000,000 – $14,000,000. If you’re the one to take her home, do yourself a favor and drive it a little, wouldja?
More information at Gooding’s Lot Detail page.

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Ferrari For Sale

Available at Auction: Ferrari 250 GTO no. 3851GT

Ferrari 250 GTO no. 3851GT

The Monday after Monterrey weekend, you’ll be bombarded by these photos and the accompanying headlines from the media regarding how much this Ferrari 250 GTO will sell for at Bonham’s Quail Auction. For just a minute, lets ignore the investment grade of this hotly desired piece of kinetic sculpture. Lets ignore the sound business rationale that might drive this purchase—and will certainly drive the journalists that write about it post-sale. Let’s simply pause for a moment before that frenzy begins and just appreciate this gorgeous GTO for what it is: an incredible example of a beautiful racing car.

Let’s just cross our fingers and hope her new caretaker gets her out of the vault and onto the track occasionally.
More information at Bonham’s lot detail page.