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One of three built for the IMSA Series 1990 Huffaker-Ferrari 308 GTB IMSA-GTU Race Car

France • 30 Jan 2026 • Lot Lot 134

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This 1990 Huffaker-Ferrari 308 GTB IMSA-GTU race car, chassis number 003, is one of only three built and was commissioned by Paul Newman's associate, Bill Freeman. It features a reworked 3.0-liter V8 engine producing approximately 390 bhp and has been campaigned in the Ultimate Cup Series in 2020 and 2021, making it a rare and fascinating piece of Ferrari's racing history in the United States.

After arriving in France in 2008, the car was acquired by its current owner in 2017 and underwent a comprehensive overhaul in 2019, including the replacement of wheel bearings, fluid services, and timing belts. It has since participated in events like the Classic Days at Le Mans and the Ultimate Cup Series, highlighting its continued usability and historical significance.

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The car is described as remarkably authentic and spared the excesses of prolonged competition, suggesting it's in solid condition with slight wear. It underwent a comprehensive overhaul in 2019, indicating it needed some reconditioning, but it has been driven in events since then, showing it's mechanically sound. The description does not mention any significant damage or issues, pointing to a rating of Very Good.

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• A genuine racing prototype built around the Ferrari V8 engine • Highly original and extremely competitive • Constructed by the late and renowned Joe Huffaker • Originally commissioned by Paul Newman's racing associate, Bill Freeman • Campaigned by its current owner in the Ultimate Cup Series in 2020 and 2021 • Approximately 390 bhp at 9,200 rpm for a weight of around 900 kg Joe Huffaker (1927–2022) began building racing cars as early as the 1940s, before launching his professional career through a partnership with BMC following the competition success of his Austin-Healey 'Huffaker Special'.

He subsequently produced a series of Genie sports cars powered by American V8 engines.

In 1963, Huffaker entered the Indianapolis 500 under the MG banner.

The 1970s and 1980s proved particularly successful for Huffaker-prepared MG, Austin-Healey, Jaguar and Triumph models, with victories across the Can-Am, IMSA, SCCA and Trans-Am championships.

Most notably, the Huffaker-prepared Pontiac Fier...