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LOT 135P
1950 Ferrari 166 MM Touring Barchetta Chassis no. 0034 M
Sold for €2,817,500 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 135P
1950 Ferrari 166 MM Touring Barchetta
1950 Ferrari 166 MM Touring Barchetta
Chassis no. 0034 M
Chassis no. 0034 M
• Delivered new in Italy to Count Marzotto
• 4th overall in the 1951 Mille Miglia #357
• Current owner since 1994
• Massini Report on file
• Eligible for the Mille Miglia, Le Mans Classic, Tour de France, Monaco Historic Grand Prix, and the most prestigious concours d'élégance and classic car competitions
The history of the Prancing Horse brand is closely tied to the legendary Mille Miglia, one of the world's most iconic endurance races. Founded in 1927 by gentleman drivers, this 1,600 km open-road race from Brescia to Rome and back became a true challenge for the finest drivers of the time. In 1929, Enzo Ferrari founded Scuderia Ferrari to support Alfa Romeo owners and drivers in motorsport, a manufacturer that would dominate the Mille Miglia from 1928 to 1938, except for one edition only.
The war temporarily halted the race, which would only resume in 1947. During this period, in 1940, Scuderia Ferrari, previously a subsidiary of Alfa Romeo and now based in Maranello, gained its independence. While motorsport has often been a means to promote manufacturers, giving them prestige, aura, and visibility with the public to drive sales of production cars, this was not the case for Enzo Ferrari. Quite the opposite, in fact; he built production cars to finance his racing activities.
His passion, expertise, and the craftsmanship and innovation defining Scuderia Ferrari enabled the marque to continue its dominance of the Mille Miglia, now under its own banner, claiming victory in 8 out of the 11 post-war editions. 1948 marked the first year of this supremacy. Ferrari clinched the Mille Miglia with its 166S Berlinetta Allemano, driven by Clemente Biondetti and Giuseppe Navone. In the same year, in September 1948, the 166 MM, named in tribute to their triumph, was unveiled at the Turin Motor Show. A new body style was born: the barchetta. The chassis and body formed a seamless silhouette with exceptional aerodynamics, strengthening the structure while housing a 2.0-litre V12 engine. This extraordinary automobile made its mark in the most prestigious motorsport events of 1949, winning both the overall Mille Miglia and the 24 Hours of Le Mans just two months later.
The Ferrari 166 MM chassis #0034M was delivered new on March 8, 1950, to Count Paolo Marzotto, featuring a stripped-down interior. By the end of the month, the original certificate from Carrozzeria Touring in Milan was issued. Count Marzotto's intentions were clear: this 166 MM was destined for competition, and that's precisely how it would be used for the next decade.
In April 1950, the Barchetta was entered in the Giro di Sicilia with the number #440, followed a few weeks later by the Mille Miglia under number #656. These early races allowed the driver to familiarise himself with the new machine. In July, at the IV Coppa d'Oro delle Dolomiti, Marzotto and his co-driver Marco Crosara, racing under number #146, secured victory. In October, at the Criterium di Roma on the 22nd, with number #96, the car finished second overall, then placed third at the XI Trieste-Opicina on the 29th, concluding the season.
She returned to the racing scene with brilliance, securing 2nd overall at the Circuito di Siracusa on 10 March 1951. On 1 April, Marzotto and Marini achieved 6th overall in the XI Giro di Sicilia, racing under number #415. On 28 April, the same team competed in the Mille Miglia, finishing 4th overall with car number #357.
The 1952 season begins with the same triumph that concluded the previous one. Marzotto wins the XII Giro di Sicilia with number #423. In May, the car heads for the Mille Miglia, bearing number #526. However, June proves to be a more difficult month for the 166 MM. Registered for the Monaco Grand Prix and the XIII Trieste-Opicina Hillclimb, it ultimately does not take the start. In July, it competes in the VI Coppa d'Oro delle Dolomiti, now with Sergio Sighinolfi behind the wheel, and later participates in the Bari Grand Prix in September.
In March 1953, Marzotto sells the car to its second owner, Francesco Donato, based in Messina, Italy. In April, Donato enters the car in the Palermo-Monte Pellegrino Hillclimb under number #126, and then in the III Coppa dei Templi-Agrigento on May 17, securing a second-place finish in its class. In August, it takes part in the III Circuito Automobilistico della Città di Reggio di Calabria with number #58.
On April 4, 1956, its owner sold the car to Francesco Buonaccorsi, who decided to give it a new Spider bodywork, executed by the renowned Carrozzeria Scaglietti. In April 1957, the 166 MM #0034M, with its new body, participated in the Giro di Sicilia and the Naples race, driven by Mario Pandolfo, with numbers #339 and #36 respectively. It was not until September 1959 that the car reappeared in the Catania-Etna Hillclimb, still in the hands of the same driver, bearing number #462.
The Ferrari was then sold in 1962 by Buonaccorsi to Gustavo Zaccagnini, residing in Tagliacozzo. It is said to have changed hands again, becoming the property of Nicolás Franco, the nephew of General Franco, in Spain.
In the late 1960s, still in Italy, the car was fitted with a Touring Barchetta bodywork once again, before hitting the tarmac of the Mas du Clos circuit in 1970 under the command of dealer Corrado Cuppellini. In the 1970s, the current owner acquired it from Nicolás Franco. An original Spanish document from 1976, classifying the 'Bachetta Ferrari' number #0034M as a historic vehicle and designating the current owner as the owner at the time, is included in the file.
It returned to Brescia, the birthplace of the Mille Miglia, and took part in the event's classic version in 1984, under number #161. Two years later, it was driven by Emilio Gnutti, who went on to participate in the following seven editions of the Mille Miglia, from 1986 to 1992, with either a family member or Pozzi as co-driver. Remarkably, it finished in 8th place in 1987, with the number #159.
In 1994, it returned to Spain, where it was reunited with the highly prestigious collection of its current owner, who restored the Touring barchetta bodywork, returning it to its original silhouette, which it proudly retains to this day. This marked the beginning of a remarkable career in classic motorsport. The Ferrari 166 MM #0034M went on to participate in numerous iconic international events, including several editions of the Monaco Historic Grand Prix, the Tour Auto, Le Mans Classic, Mugello Classic, and the Trofeo Baleares. It has been carefully maintained by the renowned Corrado Patella, Ferrari specialist, from Autofficina Omega in Northern Italy.
A report written by Marcel Massini accompanies the car, along with a historical technical passport from 2012, a Spanish document reclassifying the car's status as a "vehiculo historico" in the name of its current owner from 1976, the second purchase invoice by the current owner in 1994, as well as photocopies of the following documents: the italian registration document issued on 19 April 1951 to Paolo Marzotto; a letter addressed to Cuppelini by Ferrari in 1968, with a factory document noting that the engine was modified to "competizione" with three carburetors in 1951, and the 1962 registration card.
An illustrious model, this Ferrari 166 MM Barchetta Touring is a strong contender to join the collection of a Ferrari enthusiast eager to participate in the most prestigious classic competitions or concours d'élégance. Offered without reserve, it will change hands on February 6th... perhaps to yours?
Please note there is restricted bidding on this lot which requires enhanced bid verification checks. Please contact us at [email protected] or call +44 20 7447 7447 as soon as possible if you are planning to bid on this lot to prevent any last-minute delays.
• 4th overall in the 1951 Mille Miglia #357
• Current owner since 1994
• Massini Report on file
• Eligible for the Mille Miglia, Le Mans Classic, Tour de France, Monaco Historic Grand Prix, and the most prestigious concours d'élégance and classic car competitions
The history of the Prancing Horse brand is closely tied to the legendary Mille Miglia, one of the world's most iconic endurance races. Founded in 1927 by gentleman drivers, this 1,600 km open-road race from Brescia to Rome and back became a true challenge for the finest drivers of the time. In 1929, Enzo Ferrari founded Scuderia Ferrari to support Alfa Romeo owners and drivers in motorsport, a manufacturer that would dominate the Mille Miglia from 1928 to 1938, except for one edition only.
The war temporarily halted the race, which would only resume in 1947. During this period, in 1940, Scuderia Ferrari, previously a subsidiary of Alfa Romeo and now based in Maranello, gained its independence. While motorsport has often been a means to promote manufacturers, giving them prestige, aura, and visibility with the public to drive sales of production cars, this was not the case for Enzo Ferrari. Quite the opposite, in fact; he built production cars to finance his racing activities.
His passion, expertise, and the craftsmanship and innovation defining Scuderia Ferrari enabled the marque to continue its dominance of the Mille Miglia, now under its own banner, claiming victory in 8 out of the 11 post-war editions. 1948 marked the first year of this supremacy. Ferrari clinched the Mille Miglia with its 166S Berlinetta Allemano, driven by Clemente Biondetti and Giuseppe Navone. In the same year, in September 1948, the 166 MM, named in tribute to their triumph, was unveiled at the Turin Motor Show. A new body style was born: the barchetta. The chassis and body formed a seamless silhouette with exceptional aerodynamics, strengthening the structure while housing a 2.0-litre V12 engine. This extraordinary automobile made its mark in the most prestigious motorsport events of 1949, winning both the overall Mille Miglia and the 24 Hours of Le Mans just two months later.
The Ferrari 166 MM chassis #0034M was delivered new on March 8, 1950, to Count Paolo Marzotto, featuring a stripped-down interior. By the end of the month, the original certificate from Carrozzeria Touring in Milan was issued. Count Marzotto's intentions were clear: this 166 MM was destined for competition, and that's precisely how it would be used for the next decade.
In April 1950, the Barchetta was entered in the Giro di Sicilia with the number #440, followed a few weeks later by the Mille Miglia under number #656. These early races allowed the driver to familiarise himself with the new machine. In July, at the IV Coppa d'Oro delle Dolomiti, Marzotto and his co-driver Marco Crosara, racing under number #146, secured victory. In October, at the Criterium di Roma on the 22nd, with number #96, the car finished second overall, then placed third at the XI Trieste-Opicina on the 29th, concluding the season.
She returned to the racing scene with brilliance, securing 2nd overall at the Circuito di Siracusa on 10 March 1951. On 1 April, Marzotto and Marini achieved 6th overall in the XI Giro di Sicilia, racing under number #415. On 28 April, the same team competed in the Mille Miglia, finishing 4th overall with car number #357.
The 1952 season begins with the same triumph that concluded the previous one. Marzotto wins the XII Giro di Sicilia with number #423. In May, the car heads for the Mille Miglia, bearing number #526. However, June proves to be a more difficult month for the 166 MM. Registered for the Monaco Grand Prix and the XIII Trieste-Opicina Hillclimb, it ultimately does not take the start. In July, it competes in the VI Coppa d'Oro delle Dolomiti, now with Sergio Sighinolfi behind the wheel, and later participates in the Bari Grand Prix in September.
In March 1953, Marzotto sells the car to its second owner, Francesco Donato, based in Messina, Italy. In April, Donato enters the car in the Palermo-Monte Pellegrino Hillclimb under number #126, and then in the III Coppa dei Templi-Agrigento on May 17, securing a second-place finish in its class. In August, it takes part in the III Circuito Automobilistico della Città di Reggio di Calabria with number #58.
On April 4, 1956, its owner sold the car to Francesco Buonaccorsi, who decided to give it a new Spider bodywork, executed by the renowned Carrozzeria Scaglietti. In April 1957, the 166 MM #0034M, with its new body, participated in the Giro di Sicilia and the Naples race, driven by Mario Pandolfo, with numbers #339 and #36 respectively. It was not until September 1959 that the car reappeared in the Catania-Etna Hillclimb, still in the hands of the same driver, bearing number #462.
The Ferrari was then sold in 1962 by Buonaccorsi to Gustavo Zaccagnini, residing in Tagliacozzo. It is said to have changed hands again, becoming the property of Nicolás Franco, the nephew of General Franco, in Spain.
In the late 1960s, still in Italy, the car was fitted with a Touring Barchetta bodywork once again, before hitting the tarmac of the Mas du Clos circuit in 1970 under the command of dealer Corrado Cuppellini. In the 1970s, the current owner acquired it from Nicolás Franco. An original Spanish document from 1976, classifying the 'Bachetta Ferrari' number #0034M as a historic vehicle and designating the current owner as the owner at the time, is included in the file.
It returned to Brescia, the birthplace of the Mille Miglia, and took part in the event's classic version in 1984, under number #161. Two years later, it was driven by Emilio Gnutti, who went on to participate in the following seven editions of the Mille Miglia, from 1986 to 1992, with either a family member or Pozzi as co-driver. Remarkably, it finished in 8th place in 1987, with the number #159.
In 1994, it returned to Spain, where it was reunited with the highly prestigious collection of its current owner, who restored the Touring barchetta bodywork, returning it to its original silhouette, which it proudly retains to this day. This marked the beginning of a remarkable career in classic motorsport. The Ferrari 166 MM #0034M went on to participate in numerous iconic international events, including several editions of the Monaco Historic Grand Prix, the Tour Auto, Le Mans Classic, Mugello Classic, and the Trofeo Baleares. It has been carefully maintained by the renowned Corrado Patella, Ferrari specialist, from Autofficina Omega in Northern Italy.
A report written by Marcel Massini accompanies the car, along with a historical technical passport from 2012, a Spanish document reclassifying the car's status as a "vehiculo historico" in the name of its current owner from 1976, the second purchase invoice by the current owner in 1994, as well as photocopies of the following documents: the italian registration document issued on 19 April 1951 to Paolo Marzotto; a letter addressed to Cuppelini by Ferrari in 1968, with a factory document noting that the engine was modified to "competizione" with three carburetors in 1951, and the 1962 registration card.
An illustrious model, this Ferrari 166 MM Barchetta Touring is a strong contender to join the collection of a Ferrari enthusiast eager to participate in the most prestigious classic competitions or concours d'élégance. Offered without reserve, it will change hands on February 6th... perhaps to yours?
Please note there is restricted bidding on this lot which requires enhanced bid verification checks. Please contact us at [email protected] or call +44 20 7447 7447 as soon as possible if you are planning to bid on this lot to prevent any last-minute delays.
Footnotes
1950 Ferrari 166 MM Touring Barchetta
Chassis no. 0034 M
• Livrée neuve en Italie au Comte Marzotto
• 4ème au classement général des Mille Miglia 1951 #357
• Propriétaire actuel depuis 1994
• Rapport Massini au dossier
• Eligible aux Mille Miglia, Mans Classic, Tour de France, Grand Prix Historique de Monaco et aux plus prestigieux concours d'élégance et compétitions classiques
L'histoire de la marque au Cheval Cabré est étroitement liée à la légendaire course des Mille Miglia, l'une des épreuves d'endurance les plus emblématiques du monde. Fondée en 1927, par des pilotes gentlemen, cette course de 1 600 km (1000 miles) sur routes ouvertes, reliant Brescia à Rome puis revenant à Brescia, devient un véritable défi pour les meilleurs volants de l'époque. En 1929, Enzo Ferrari crée la Scuderia Ferrari pour soutenir les propriétaires et pilotes d'Alfa Romeo dans les compétitions automobiles, un constructeur qui dominera les Mille Miglia de 1928 à 1938, à l'exception d'une seule édition.
La guerre met un frein temporaire à la course, qui ne reprendra qu'en 1947. Durant cette période, en 1940, la Scuderia Ferrari, installée à présent à Maranello et jusque-là filiale d'Alfa Romeo, prend son indépendance. Si la compétition automobile a souvent été un moyen de promouvoir les marques, leur donner du prestige, une aura, et une visibilité auprès des particuliers pour obtenir de bons résultats de vente des voitures de série, il n'en est rien pour Enzo Ferrari. C'est même parfaitement le contraire, il produit des voitures de série pour financer la compétition.
Sa passion, son expérience, ainsi que le savoir-faire et l'innovation qui caractérisent la Scuderia, permettront à Ferrari de continuer à dominer les Mille Miglia, sous son propre étendard cette fois, en remportant 8 des 11 éditions d'après-guerre.
1948 marque la première année de cette hégémonie. Ferrari remporte les Mille Miglia avec sa 166S Berlinetta Allemano, pilotée par Clemente Biondetti et Giuseppe Navone. La même année, en septembre 1948, la 166 MM, nommée en l'honneur de leur victoire, est présentée au Salon de l'Automobile de Turin. Un nouveau type de carrosserie est alors né : la barchetta. Le châssis et la carrosserie ne formaient qu'une silhouette homogène dont l'aérodynamisme était exceptionnel, consolidant la structure et abritant un moteur 2.0 à 12 cylindres en V. Cette automobile, exceptionnelle par son allure, s'illustra aux plus grandes compétitions sportives de l'année 1949 en triomphant au classement général des Mille Miglia mais également des 24 Heures du Mans deux mois plus tard.
La Ferrari 166 MM châssis #0034M fut livrée neuve le 8 mars 1950 au Comte Paolo Marzotto avec un intérieur dépouillé. A la fin du mois, le certificat d'origine par la Carrozzeria Touring à Milan fut édité. Les intentions du Comte Marzotto étaient claires : cette 166 MM était vouée à être engagée en compétition, et c'est ce à quoi elle allait être destinée les dix années qui suivirent.
Dès le mois d'avril 1950, la Barchetta est engagée au Giro di Sicilia avec le numéro #440, puis quelques semaines plus tard aux Mille Miglia avec le numéro #656. Ces premières courses permirent au pilote de prendre ses marques avec cette nouvelle monture. Au mois de juillet c'est à la IVe Coppa d'Oro delle Dolomiti que Marzotto et son copilote Marco Crosara, sous le numéro #146, remportèrent la course. En octobre, c'est au Criterium di Roma le 22 avec le numéro #96 que la voiture se place seconde au classement général, puis troisième à la XIe Trieste-Opicina le 29 pour terminer la saison.
Elle reprend le chemin des compétitions avec éclat en se plaçant 2ème au classement général sur le Circuito di Siracusa le 10 mars 1951. Le premier avril, Marzotto et Marini se placent 6ème au classement général du XIe Giro di Sicilia avec le numéro #415. Le 28 avril, la même équipe prend le départ des Mille Miglia et se place 4ème au général avec le numéro #357.
La saison 1952 débute avec le même triomphe avec lequel la précédente s'est achevée. Marzotto remporte le XIIe Giro di Sicilia avec le numéro #423. En mai, elle prend la route des Mille Miglia avec le numéro #526. Le mois de juin sera plus sombre pour la 166 MM. Inscrite au Grand Prix de Monaco et à la XIIIe course de côte de Trieste Opicina elle ne prendra finalement pas le départ. En juillet, elle participe à la VIe Coppa d'Oro delle Dolomiti à présent avec Sergio Sighinolfi installé dans le baquet, puis au Grand Prix automobile de Bari en septembre.
En mars 1953, Marzotto la cède à son deuxième propriétaire Francesco Donato vivant à Messine, en Italie. Dès le mois d'avril, Donato l'engage dans la course de côte de Palermo-Monte Pellegrino avec le numéro #126, puis à la IIIe Coppa dei Templi-Agrigento le 17 mai et s'offre une deuxième place dans sa classe. En août, elle prendra le départ du IIIe Circuito Automobilistico della Città de Reggio di Calabria avec le numéro #58.
Le 4 avril 1956, son propriétaire la cède à Francesco Buonaccorsi qui décide de lui offrir une nouvelle silhouette de Spider exécutée par la très célèbre Carrozzeria Scaglietti.
En avril 1957, la 166 MM #0034M, dotée de sa nouvelle carrosserie, prend les départs du Giro di Sicilia et de la course de Naples entre les mains de Mario Pandolfo avec respectivement les numéros #339 et #36. Ce n'est qu'en septembre 1959 que nous la retrouvons sur la course de côte de Catania-Etna, toujours entre les mains du même pilote, avec le numéro #462.
La Ferrari est ensuite cédée en 1962 par Buonaccorsi à Gustavo Zaccagnini, résidant à Tagliacozzo. Elle aurait ensuite encore changé de mains pour devenir la propriété de l'Espagnol Nicolás Franco, neveu du Général Franco.
A la fin des années 1960, n'ayant pas encore quitté l'Italie, elle retrouve une carrosserie Barchetta Touring, avant de fouler l'asphalte du circuit du Mas du Clos en 1970 aux commandes du marchand Corrado Cuppellini. Dans les années 1970, l'actuel propriétaire en fait l'acquisition auprès de Nicolás Franco. Une carte originale espagnole de 1976, qualifiant de véhicule historique la 'Bachetta Ferrari' numéro #0034M et le désignant comme propriétaire, est jointe au dossier.
Elle retrouve Brescia, berceau des Mille Miglia, et s'engage cette fois dans la version classique de l'évènement en 1984 sous le numéro #161. Deux ans plus tard, elle sera pilotée par Emilio Gnutti qui participera à son volant aux sept éditions suivantes des Mille Miglia, de 1986 à 1992, ayant comme copilote tantôt un membre de sa famille, tantôt Pozzi. Elle se placera même 8ème en 1987 avec le numéro #159.
Elle retourne en Espagne en 1994, retrouver la très prestigieuse collection de son actuel propriétaire, qui refera à nouveau la carrosserie barchetta Touring lui offrant sa silhouette d'origine qu'elle arbore toujours aujourd'hui. S'engage alors une grande histoire de compétitions classiques. La Ferrari 166 MM #0034M participera à de nombreuses compétitions classiques internationales comme le Grand Prix Historique de Monaco à de nombreuses reprises, le Tour Auto, Le Mans Classic, Mugello Classic, le Trofeo Baleares ... entretenue par le très reconnu Corrado Patella, spécialiste de la mécanique Ferrari, de l'Autofficina Omega, dans le Nord de l'Italie.
Un rapport rédigé par Marcel Massini accompagne la voiture, ainsi qu'un passeport technique historique datant de 2012, un document espagnol requalifiant le statut de la voiture de « vehiculo historico » au nom de l'actuel propriétaire datant de 1976, la seconde facture d'achat de l'actuel propriétaire en 1994, ainsi que des photocopies des documents suivants : immatriculation italienne délivrée le 19 avril 1951 à Paolo Marzotto; lettre adressée à Cuppelini par Ferrari en 1968, avec document d'usine indiquant notamment que le moteur a été modifié en « competizione », avec trois carburateurs, en 1951 ; carte de circulation de 1962.
Modèle illustre, cette Ferrari 166 MM Barchetta Touring est une prétendante sérieuse pour rejoindre la collection d'un amateur de Ferrari désireux de prendre le départ des plus grandes compétitions classiques ou des Concours d'Elégance les plus prisés. Présentée sans réserve, elle changera de mains le 6 février prochain ... pourquoi pas les vôtres ?
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Saleroom notices
We are pleased to announce that the engine number on the bloc is 0034 M, confirming the same stamping for this Ferrari 166 MM on both chassis and engine. Furthermore, the steering box is stamped with number 158 and carries a production date of 20 June 1951. The fortunate new owner of 166 MM #0034 M will be kindly invited by the organisers to attend the inaugural edition of the prestigious Anantara Concorso Roma in April 2025. Please note that this lot will be offered without any registration document. _________________ Nous avons le plaisir d'annoncer que le numéro de moteur figurant sur le bloc est le 0034 M, confirmant la même frappe sur le châssis et le moteur de cette Ferrari 166 MM. D'autre part, le boitier de direction porte le numéro 158 avec une date de production le 20 juin 1951. L'acquéreur de la 166 MM #0034 M sera aimablement invité à participer à l'édition inaugurale de l'Anantara Concorso Roma d'avril 2025 par les organisateurs. Merci de noter que la voiture est offerte à la vente sans titre d'immatriculation.
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