£2.3m (Est: £2.61m - £3.36m)
1955 Ferrari 750 Monza
Gooding Christie's • US • 6 Mar 2026
Market Position:
Rare Sale
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£2,301,410 (Est: £2,614,885 - £3,361,995)
1955 Ferrari 750 Monza
US • 6 Mar 2026 • Lot 129
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1955 Ferrari 750 Monza boasts a rich racing history, driven by notable figures like Franco Cornacchia and Chico Landi. Its largely unrestored condition and provenance, including collectors like Briggs Cunningham, make it a rare find.
Condition
7
The car is described as being in largely unrestored condition which implies that it may have slight wear visible. No major damage is mentioned, suggesting it's in solid condition but requires some minor reconditioning.
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Manual
NSV 919
1955
Auction
0522 M
LHD
United States
£2.3m (Est: £2.61m - £3.36m)
1955 Ferrari 750 Monza
Gooding Christie's • US • 6 Mar 2026
Market Position:
Rare Sale
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Description
Car HighlightsFerrari’s First Big-Bore, Four-Cylinder Lampredi Sports Racer
Delivered New to Italian Racer Franco Cornacchia of Scuderia Guastalla
Driven by Brazilian Ace Chico Landi in the 1955 Gran Premio di BariRaced in California During 1956–1957 Under Owners Alan Le May and Jack BatesProvenance Includes Noted Collectors Otto Zipper, Briggs Cunningham, and Augie Pabst
Among Few 750 Monzas Remaining in Largely Unrestored Condition
Technical Specs2,999 CC Tipo 119 DOHC Alloy Inline 4-Cylinder EngineTwo Weber 58 DCOA/3 Carburetors255 BHP at 7,200 RPM5-Speed Manual Transaxle4-Wheel Hydraulic Drum BrakesFront Independent-Wishbone Suspension with Coil Springs and Shock AbsorbersRear De Dion Axle with Radius Arms, Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs, and Shock AbsorbersSaleroom Addendum
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