Description
This is lot number 140 in the Bonhams Zoute sale on October 6th, please see the Bonhams website for full details.
Delivered new to Switzerland
Ordered with CHF 86, 000 worth of options
Elegant Rosso Monza with Crema colour combination
The first Ferrari to feature the F1 gearbox
Recently recommissioned by Stratton Motor Company
Swiss duplicate cancelled title
"The Ferrari 599 offers mind-blowing pace and handling. Quite possibly the best Ferrari of its generation. We'll spare the 911 Turbo the ignominy of comparison times, because the Ferrari has moved the game onto another level." Autocar.
Introduced at the Geneva Motor Show in February 2006, the 599 GTB Fiorano took its name from Ferrari's famous test track. In designing the 599, Ferrari abandoned the tubular steel chassis of the preceding 550/ 575, adopting a more advanced and lighter all-aluminium chassis of greatly increased stiffness. Styled by Pininfarina under the direction of Ferrari's Frank Stephenson, the 599 with its long bonnet, small cabin, raised haunches and aggressive stance seemed the very definition of the term 'sports car'. The body's aerodynamics were developed in the wind tunnel, where hours of testing ensured that the minimum of drag was combined with constant downforce regardless of set up, an important consideration in a 200mph road car. Styling details such as the front brake ducts and hot air outlets behind the front wheelarches recalled the great competizione Ferraris of the past, while the tail incorporated Ferrari's characteristic twin circular lights.
Finished in the attractive colour combination of Rosso Monza with Crema interior, this Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano F1 was purchased new by the current owner from Modena Cars SA, the official Ferrari agents in Geneva, Switzerland. In addition to the basic price of CHF 327, 500, the numerous extra-cost options specified added a further CHF 86, 200, making the final total CHF 413, 700. These options included carbon-ceramic brakes, Scuderia Ferrari badges, electric Recaro seats, front and rear parking assistance, etc.
Showing only 1, 238 km on the odometer at the time of the photo shoot and recommissioned by Stratton Motor Company for the sale, it represents a wonderful opportunity to acquire one of these highly desirable Ferrari supercars at a fraction of its cost when new. Accompanying documentation consists of an original Swiss duplicate cancelled Carte Grise, Modena Cars' invoice listing its specification in full, and its instruction books in their leather pouch.
Please note that if this vehicle remains in Belgium, it will be subject to Import Duty at 10% (+VAT) and 21% Import VAT on the hammer price. Import rates to other EU Countries may vary for VAT rate and an administration fee will be charged to prepare the necessary customs clearances with the Bonhams Customs Agents. Please note that if you purchase as an EU Company, the VAT amount will be calculated based on your registered countries rate. If you have any questions regarding customs clearance, please contact the Bonhams Motorcar Department or our recommended shippers.
