Not your average lost & found

A HALF FORGOTTEN BARN FULL OF OLD CARS HAS BEEN PRIED OPEN AND ITS CONTENTS — 20 RARE VINTAGE FERRARIS — ARE SCHEDULED TO BE AUCTIONED IN CALIFORNIA

Nestled in downtown Speedway, Indiana, across the street from the legendary Indianapolis Motor Speedway, lies a treasure trove of dormant stallions that have remained untouched for decades, hidden away from Ferrari collectors, restorers, and the public at large, left to gather dust. Some of these lost vehicles have graced the world’s most famous races, such as Le Mans, the Targa Florio, and the Mille Miglia, and one of them was once owned by royalty.

In 2004, Hurricane Charley wreaked havoc along the coast of Florida, causing widespread damage and exposing the forgotten Ferraris to the sunlight for the first time since 1990 when the barn they called home partially collapsed. Bearing the scars of debris from their dilapidated enclosure, the Ferraris were carefully relocated to a secure warehouse in Indianapolis,

Some of the highlights of the collection include a 1956 Ferrari 250 GT Coupe Speciale by Pinin Farina. This car was sold brand new by the factory to its first owner, King Mohamed V of Morocco and has an estimate of between US$1,700,000 – US$2,300,000. There’s also a 1965 Ferrari 275 GTB/6C Alloy by Scaglietti — the first ‘long-nose’ 275 GTB to be fitted with a low-weight alloy body and six carburetors. This remarkable discovery of 20 vintage Ferraris is destined to captivate the imaginations of enthusiasts and dreamers from all walks of life. The auction is scheduled to take place 17 August at the Monterey Car Week in California.