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1992 Ferrari 348 TB Challenge - RM Sothebys Auction Maranello

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  1. Ferrari 308 Vetro

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  2. Ira Schwartz

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    As noted in the related thread, I'll be curious to see the details once the catalog description becomes available: (1) does it have genuine race history (apparently not); (2) does it come with the rest of the Challenge equipment like the remainder of the roll cage & Speedline Challenge wheels; & (3) any details on maintenance history and current mechanical condition?
    Despite being a factory-owned car I see a few deviations from original Challenge spec (for example, the logo on the seats is positioned incorrectly, the fire bottle mounted in a different location, and the funky rear badging), but overall looks nice.
     
  3. Ferrari 308 Vetro

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    Previously owned by Ferrari SpA
    Retained by Ferrari for promotional use of the Challenge series


    Rather than finding its way to the racetrack in the hands of a privateer within the Challenge series, chassis number 94984 was retained by Ferrari until 1997. It remained in their use as it functioned as essentially the press car for the Challenge series, used to help market the series (and the car itself) to members of the media and any interested clients that would drop by the factory. Interestingly enough, the car can still be seen today on Ferrari’s own website, under the page for the 348 Challenge, and the vehicle retains its original Modena registration plates.

    The car’s history with Ferrari is confirmed by not only its accompanying Estratto Cronologico, but also the car’s warranty manual, where Ferrari SpA is clearly listed as the first owner. The 348 Challenge cars are perhaps the most interesting and significant model of the 348 family and represent an important piece of Ferrari history as the very first Challenge car and the first of a great line of Challenge series models. This example, currently with an owner in Monaco after having spent its whole life in Italy, has a particularly fascinating story.
     
  4. Ferrari 308 Vetro

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  5. Ira Schwartz

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    Interesting that there is now a reserve . . .
     
  6. Ferrari 308 Vetro

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    Car could go close or over 200 Eur
     
  7. Ira Schwartz

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    That would be a huge sum, especially for a car which appears to have no actual race history, even if it was retained by Ferrari.
     
  8. Ferrari 308 Vetro

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    You will see...

    I saw cars sold for 140 and 180 here in Europe.
     
  9. Ferrari 308 Vetro

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    Estimate is €325.000 - €395.000
     
  10. Ianbts

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    That could be a game changer.
    We'll know in a few weeks!
     
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  12. Ferrari 308 Vetro

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    Dont forget:

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  13. Ferrari 308 Vetro

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    TOP result, 214.000 Eur!!!
     
  14. Ianbts

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    Not too far off 250k Eur with commission and vat!
     
  15. Ira Schwartz

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    Wow!! Maybe I should sell mine . . .
     
  16. SoCal1

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    Thats a lot of love for the 348's

    Folks are starting to appreciate the car that started the challenge series
     
  17. 87testa

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    In this market where most F cars went down by 20% in the last year or so this is excellent news for the 348 Challenge series cars.
     
  18. Ferrari 308 Vetro

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    not so bad yes. Car goes to US, so you will see it next year...
     
  19. Juan-Manuel Fantango

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    Yes but this was owned by Ferrari S.p.A.m used in all the promo and never damaged on track and in near perfect condition. The Ferrari press car. So I have the first Ferrari Challenge car converted, registered and raced in N.A. Winning the last ever 348 B championship. Write me a check for 250 or equal trade. Spare seat and two sets of wheels. Everything documented.
     

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  20. Juan-Manuel Fantango

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    Where in the heck is the edit tool?
     
  21. Juan-Manuel Fantango

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    All it says under tools us report
     
  22. Juan-Manuel Fantango

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    I liked the LM 348 I think I know where the other one is, at least that is the way it was presented. In FL.
     
  23. Ferrari 308 Vetro

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    The other one is the "ToTip" car.
     

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