2026 |
Amelia Island Auctions1955 Ferrari 750 Monza
Coachwork by Scaglietti
SOLD $3,085,000
Estimate
$3,500,000 - $4,500,000
Chassis
0522 M
Engine
0522 M
Car Highlights
Ferrari’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 Bari
Raced in California During 1956–1957 Under Owners Alan Le May and Jack Bates
Provenance Includes Noted Collectors Otto Zipper, Briggs Cunningham, and Augie Pabst
Among Few 750 Monzas Remaining in Largely Unrestored Condition
Technical Specs
2,999 CC Tipo 119 DOHC Alloy Inline 4-Cylinder Engine
Two Weber 58 DCOA/3 Carburetors
255 BHP at 7,200 RPM
5-Speed Manual Transaxle
4-Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes
Front Independent-Wishbone Suspension with Coil Springs and Shock Absorbers
Rear De Dion Axle with Radius Arms, Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs, and Shock Absorbers
Saleroom Addendum
Please note that Gooding Christie’s has provided a minimum price guarantee to the Seller of this Lot and therefore has a direct financial interest in this Lot. See “Minimum Price Guarantees” under Important Notices for further information. Please also note that this vehicle is sold on a Bill of Sale.
