£391k
1951 FERRARI 340 AMERICA BERLINETTA
Christies • US • 19 Aug 2001
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£391,000
1951 FERRARI 340 AMERICA BERLINETTA
US • 19 Aug 2001
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1951 Ferrari 340 America Berlinetta, chassis 0148A, is a significant piece of Ferrari history, originally built for Michel Paul Cavalier. It features a Lampredi V12 engine, Ghia coachwork, and an alloy body, and has been meticulously restored by Zagato and Gabliati, making it a concours-worthy classic.
Condition
9
The car underwent a frame-off restoration in Italy by Zagato and Gabliati. The engine was rebuilt by Michel Magnin. The car was repainted in dark blue, and the interior was redone with light blue leather seats and matching carpets. All chrome elements were renewed.
/ 10
Manual
RHD
United States
0148A
1951
Auction
£391k
1951 FERRARI 340 AMERICA BERLINETTA
Christies • US • 19 Aug 2001
Market Position:
Lowest Price
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Description
The ex-Michel Paul Cavalier/aluminum bodied
+1951 FERRARI 340 AMERICA BERLINETTA
COACHWORK BY GHIA
Chassis No.
0148A
Engine No.
0148A
Dark blue aluminum coachwork with light blue leather interior
Engine: V12, single overhead camshaft per bank, dry sump, 4,101cc., 250bhp at 6,500rpm; Gearbox: five-speed manual; Suspension: front, independent with transverse leaf springs, rear semi-elliptic leaf springs; Brakes: four wheel hydraulic drum.
Right hand drive.
Ferrari 0148A is part of a very aristocratic lineage of Ferraris as it is equipped with the famous Lampredi V12 which would go on to contribute to Ferrari's first victories in F1 in its 375 F1 version.
Lampredi's decisive contribution to Ferrari history almost came to naught as he had left the company after a brief previous stint, but was persuaded to return.
He then set about his big block task as very much a man of his own independent thinking, though with some advice from legendary consultant Jano.
It is Lampredi who co...
Price Analysis vs Other 340 Americas
£2,293,710
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£2,475,123
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£5,044,846
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