John Lennon’s Ferrari – photo credit Bonhams/Simon Clay. (Click on image to enlarge).
John Lennon’s Ferrari has raced back on to the auction circuit again. Withdrawn from auction in Paris in 2011 due to what was termed “seller’s remorse” the car will feature at Bonhams auction at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in Chichester, England on July 12 next. In early 2011 it was estimated at 120,000-170,000 euro, the estimate now is £180,000 to £220,000 sterling.
John Lennon used it for nearly three years from 1965. By the late 1980’s it was with the Modena Ferrari dealership, from where it was acquired by the current owner. Painted red and separated from its number plate, it was then lovingly restored to its original specification. It is one of only 500 of its type built.
(See post on antiquesandartireland.com for January 11, 2011).