Metallic gold Ferrari set for online auction next week

On October 17, 2018, a dazzling one-of-a-kind metallic gold Ferrari will be offered as a highlight of The Midas Touch - Sotheby's first ever auction dedicated entirely to gold. Fully restored, and uniquely combined with a Testa di Moro, chestnut brown interior, the 1977 Ferrari 512 BB will come to the market with an estimate of £350,000-450,000.

One of only four Ferrari 512 BBs painted in this shade of gold, dubbed Oro Chiaro Metalizzato, and the only one to leave the production line with its interior trimmed in Testa di Moro brown leather, the car, which will be offered by RM Sotheby's, is one of the very rarest to come to auction. Paul Darvill, RM Sotheby's Car Specialist said: "We are delighted to offer the exquisite gold Ferrari 512 BB in Sotheby's The Midas Touch sale. The overall



effect of the car's unique colour combination of gold over a brown leather interior is both stunning and quintessential of its period. The car has had a wonderful restoration and is perhaps one of the most desirable Berlinetta Boxers available to the market anywhere in the world."

Constantine Frangos, Head of The Midas Touch sale added, "This Ferrari really encapsulates the excitement, luxury and pure extravagance associated with gold, and we're delighted to have such a show-stopper lot in our very first gold sale. The uniqueness of this car makes this a fantastic opportunity for collectors, and car enthusiasts alike.

Exhibition: 13-17 October, Sotheby's London

Live sale: 17 October

Online sale: Bidding open 9-19 October