SHOW-QUALITY!! 1960 FERRARI 250GT PF SERIES II CABRIOLET OFFERED AT RUSSO AND STEELE MONTEREY EVENT Imported by American sports car aftermarket pioneer Vilem B. Haan and restored by renowned craftsman Steve Tillack of Redondo Beach, CA - this stunning 1969 Ferrari 250GT will be sold Aug. 13-15, 200
Monterey, California (February 13, 2009) – Russo and Steele’s 9th Annual ‘Sports & Muscle at the Marriott’ auction event has earned its name as one of the Big Three auctions to watch by providing superior customer service and unparalleled quality automobiles. It presents a range of the most luxurious and collectable European sports, American muscle, Hot rods and custom automobiles, but will also provide every enthusiast a unique and memorable event.
The auction event will be held August 13th-15th at the Marriott Hotel in historic downtown Monterey. It will present a diverse range of highly collectable marquees and models suitable to satisfy any automotive desires.
The Ferrari 250 was the company's most successful early line of vehicles and the 1960 Ferrari 250GT Series II Cabriolet on offer here is believed to have been imported by Vilem B. Haan when new and kept as his personal car for several years. Haan was one of the pioneers of the American sports car aftermarket and known to readers of period automotive magazines for his catchy advertising and unique offerings. The car was later restored by renowned craftsman Steve Tillack of Redondo Beach, CA and is now finished in a deep maroon over tan hides and a black cloth convertible top. The quality and comprehensiveness of the restoration work performed speaks for itself as the car remains in show-quality condition, most recently on display just this past fall at the Palos Verdes Concours d’Elegance. From the exquisitely chromed bumpers and Borranis on the outside to the instrument panel and Nardi steering wheel inside, the richness of its appearance and tactile elements is second-to-none. Under the hood, the Colombo V-12 is just as thoroughly restored and well-detailed as the exterior cosmetics. All of this was recently attended to by the car’s current vendor, a meticulous top-flight collector, to ensure that the new owner will be able to enjoy the pleasure of open-top motoring in a front-engined Ferrari V12.
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About Russo and Steele Collector Automobile Auctions
Russo and Steele Collector Automobiles is one of the nation’s premier collector car auctions; specializing in the world’s finest European sports cars, American muscle cars, hot rods and customs. Its three auctions each year attract clients all over the globe not only because of its reputation for stellar collector automobiles, but also unique auction experiences unattainable at any other collector car auction in the world. Its auction events take place with its signature auction in Scottsdale, Arizona every January, and Monterey, California in August. Additional information please visit www.russoandsteele.com or call 602.252.2697.
