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Star Car Revealed as Online Catalogue and Bidder Registration Go Live for Gooding & Company’s Geared Online Auction

This 1966 Ferrari 275 GTB Long Nose, equipped with enticing factory features and presented in outstanding unrestored condition, makes its auction debut.

Santa Monica, Calif. (July 27, 2020) – Gooding & Company, the auction house revered for selling the world’s most valuable collector cars, has officially opened bidder registration and released the full online catalogue for Geared Online. The esteemed auction house is also thrilled to announce an exceedingly rare opportunity to own a highly original, never before shown 1966Ferrari 275 GTB Long Nose. Quite possibly the most enviable steel-bodied 275 GTB in existence, this unrestored Ferrari makes its auction debut at Gooding & Company’s Geared Online sale running August 3-7.

“We are honored to present this significant 275 GTB Ferrari, which has long been unseen in the collector car market,” states David Gooding, President and Founder of Gooding & Company. “Having the chance to sell a magnificently preserved car with such unique and desirable factory equipment is truly exciting. This is certainly one of the finest 275s I have ever encountered.”

1966 Ferrari 275 GTB Long Nose (Estimate: $2,750,000 – $3,250,000) The Pininfarina-designed 275 GTB Long Nose is one of the most sought-after and collectible road-going Ferraris. The remarkable example offered here combines the authentic mechanical specifications with seldom seen factory options, as it features the exclusive torque tube driveshaft, high-performance six-carburetor intake, and an exceedingly rare competition-style external fuel filler cap. This 275 GTB’s distinctive appearance is further highlighted by its attractive, one-off color scheme of Bianco over beige leather.

Among the very last 275 GTBs produced, chassis 08921 was sold new to Pier Luigi Perri inGenova, and it remained in Italy until 1969, when it was sold to Ferrari’s North American distributor, Luigi Chinetti Motors of Greenwich, Connecticut. A limited roster of knowledgeable enthusiasts have owned this Ferrari since its arrival in the US, most recently possessed by aprivate collector in New Mexico, who acquired the car in 1995. Never before restored and showing just over 50,000 miles, this special 275 GTB remains in amazingly original and well-preserved condition. Not only does this Ferrari have a fantastic patina, it possesses highly coveted period accessories such as Marchal driving lights, a Blaupunkt radio, a Jaeger chronograph, a set of Campagnolo alloys and a set of Borrani wires.

Among the most iconic sports cars of all time, the 275 GTB combines the very best Ferrari attributes in one beautiful, well-rounded package. Not only is this particular car a refined, late-production example, its handsome color scheme and rare factory features make it one of the most exceptional steel-bodied 275 GTBs in existence. Offered with books, tools, two sets of wheels, and extensive documentation, eligible for countless events, and unmatched in its specification and condition, 08921 is truly a Ferrari fit for the connoisseur.

Additional Highlights Additional offerings from Geared Online include a 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster (Estimate: $850,000 – $950,000) accompanied with its factory hardtop and retained in curren townership for 27 years, a 1953 Chrysler Special (Estimate: $550,000 – $650,000), one of only16 examples custom-built by Carrozzeria Ghia, and a 1971 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona (Estimate: $500,000 – $600,000) offered with its original books, tool roll, Cromodra wheels, and extensive records.

Another exciting announcement for Gooding & Company is the renewed sponsorship from Putnam Leasing.

“We are thrilled to have Putnam Leasing as our financing sponsor and to offer our clients several financing options with their next collector car,” states David Gooding, President and Founder of Gooding & Company. “Gooding & Company recognizes the knowledge and resources that Putnam Leasing offers for enthusiasts looking to finance their next collector car. Putnam’s expertise and personalized experience aligns with our passion and approach to car collecting and customer care.”

Steven Posner, CEO of Putnam Leasing, is excited to announce its exclusive sponsorship withGooding & Company for the future Geared Online auctions in conjunction with the auction house’s live events next year. Posner further stated, “Once again, Putnam Leasing is privileged and honored to be working with Gooding & Company as their exclusive leasing agent as we embark on this new horizon in the luxury automotive auction industry. After more than thirty years serving the collector car market, we are incredibly eager to assist Gooding and their customers doing business in this new auction platform."

About Geared Online Gooding & Company is pleased to announce an exciting new stage for auctions to be held exclusively through the company’s website and mobile bidding app. This new auction platform will complement the company’s annual live auction events and offer a selection with reserve and no reserve vehicles and automobilia, providing a superb array of automotive treasures for every level of collector. Gooding & Company will house all vehicles offered in the online auction within one accessible setting, providing the company with the unique ability to offer on-site inspections for interested bidders and to personally engage with each available lot on behalf of buyers and sellers. The auction house invites you to speak with a Gooding & Company staff member for more information on how to consign for the upcoming sales.

Geared Online | August 2020 Auction Begins: Monday, August 3, 9:00 AM PDT Lots Begin Closing: Friday, August 7, 12:00 PM PDT Website: www.goodingco.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/GoodingandCompany Twitter: @goodingandco #GearedOnline #GoodingOnline Instagram: @goodingandcompany #GearedOnline #GoodingOnline YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/GoodingandCompany Phone: + 1 310.899.1960

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