The unique and rare 1987 Ferrari F40 LM will be offered at RM Sotheby’s upcoming auction, ‘Paris 2019’ which is to be held on February 6, 2019 at Place Vauban in Paris. RM Sotheby’s enumerates on the importance of this model and mentions in their press release: “In 1987, Ferrari celebrated their 40th anniversary, and to mark the occasion launched arguably their most uncompromising road car ever — the twin-turbocharged 471-bhp, 201-mph F40. Borrowing heavily from technology developed for the still-born Group B 288 GTO Evoluzione programme, it was no surprise when the evocatively named F40 LM finally hit the track in 1989 — albeit at the behest of the French Ferrari importer Charles Pozzi rather than the factory itself.” The auction house further states: “Developed by Michelotto, the F40 LM benefitted from enlarged twin IHI turbocharger/ intercooler units and advanced Weber-Marelli fuel injection, which increased power to over 700 bhp. A corresponding reduction in weight to just 1,050 kg resulted in predictably awesome performance, whilst the car also featured extensive chassis stiffening, race-specification transmission, uprated brakes, and extensively modified bodywork.” Highlighting the major features of this Ferrari F40 LM, RM Sotheby’s reports that it is the most iconic and recognizable F40 LM and is one of 19 constructed by Michelotto to either F40 LM or F40 Competizione specification. It is also a two-time participant at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1995 and 1996, 12th overall in 1995. This car is also known as the winner of the 1995 Anderstorp 4 Hours, and with multiple finishes in the 1995 and 1996 BPR Global GT series and it is the third F40 constructed, used extensively by the factory as a pre-production prototype. “Following the conclusion of the car’s contemporary racing career at the end of the 1996 season, it passed through the ownership of several prominent collectors, prior to its acquisition by the current owner in 2008. It is important to note that the car was freshly serviced last year and today remains on the button to participate in vintage racing events, namely the new official Ferrari program, Club GT Competizioni. Adding to its overall desirability, the car is offered with its original gearbox and a set of spare wheels. Given the paucity of factory-blessed Sports Racing and GT racing Ferraris in recent decades, 74045 – especially given its top-level racing history – is surely a ‘must have’ for any serious Ferrari or competition car collector,” states the auction house. http://www.blouinartinfo.comFounder: Louise Blouin Read more