1965 ASA 1000 GT Coupé offered for Sale at RM Sotheby’s
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that will take place on May 25, 2019, in Cernobbio (Como), Italy. Describing the history of this car the auction house says, “In the late 1950s, Ferrari began developing a small, high-performance sports car. This utilized a four-cylinder engine of the
1965 ASA 1000 GT Coupé offered for Sale at RM Sotheby’s
that will take place on May 25, 2019, in Cernobbio (Como), Italy. Describing the history of this car the auction house says, “In the late 1950s, Ferrari began developing a small, high-performance sports car. This utilized a four-cylinder engine of the famous twelve-cylinder Colombo design, boasting 1,032 cc and around 100 bhp at 6,500 rpm. Technology and chassis design were entrusted to Giotto Bizzarrini, while the svelte body was executed by Bertone from drawings by Giugiaro. At the last moment, Ferrari decided not to build the car under its own brand, and the project was handed to the Turinese industrialist de Nora family. Founded in 1962, Autocostruzioni Societa per Azioni became the dedicated manufacturer for ASA cars. The small but powerful 1000 GT, nicknamed ‘Ferrarina,’ led a relatively short life. Introduced at the Geneva Auto Show in 1963, the GT was a promising start for the newborn company, which closed its doors after only five years. Besides the Coupe, a small number of Spyders were built, and final competition versions in alloy and composite materials remained one-offs.” The present car has been owned by just four owners and it currently retains its original engine. It is a rare and desirable “Ferrarina” and it is one the only 90 models produced. RM Sotheby’s adds, “The current owner has driven the ASA alongside his 250-series Ferrari and comments that ‘the ASA is a proper little rocket compared to my Ferrari. Although horsepower is 40 percent of the V-12 and the weight of the car represents about 60 percent, it feels quite light and sporty, helped by its short wheelbase, very direct steering, and the surefooted feel of the amazing chassis. Furthermore, the interior is brilliantly designed and surprisingly roomy, with a wood-rimmed wheel and a gorgeous dashboard lined with an array of green-lit Jaeger instruments. The harmony of the profile compares favorably with contemporary Bertone cars, such as the Iso Grifo. As one of only 90 1000 GTs built, this immaculate example is a proper Italian sports car and one of the first examples of Giugiaro’s automotive design.” https://www.blouinartinfo.com/ Founder: Louise Blouin Read more
