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The service book has been stamped eight times in accordance with manufacturer’srecommendations, either by Porsche Centres or Ruf Automobile GmbH. The lastservice was carried out at 49,054km, at which time the windscreen was replaced.There are three stamps for brake fluid changes, and proof of four-, five- and nine-year Zustandsbericht (condition report) inspections.One of fewer than 2100 built, to desirable and powerful European specification,this ‘time warp’ 911 is a rare opportunity to buy a Porsche Speedster in ‘as delivered’condition.60 | Kidston SA | Motor Cars For Sale
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Ferrari Classiche certified1991 Ferrari F40Coachwork by PininfarinaChassis no. ZFFMN34A2N0092017The Ferrari F40Announced in 1987 to celebrate Enzo Ferrari’s forty years as a carmaker, the200mph F40 was the ultimate supercar of its generation. Inevitably, comparisonswere made with the rival Porsche 959,but whereas its German nemesis representeda cutting-edge, technological tour de force, the F40 exemplified traditional Ferrarivalues. A relatively straightforward car evolved from the preceding 288 GTO, theF40 relied on enormous power, low weight, race-bred suspension, generouslysized tyres and excellent aerodynamics to achieve a level of performance evenbetter than that of the infinitely more complex 959.After the runaway success of the 288 GTO with collectors, the F40 was always Just 4,962 miles shown from newgoing to be much in demand, but probably nobody could have anticipated thefrenzied interest which greeted its launch, and the extent to which buyers would Formerly owned by LA Times publishergo to secure one. Only Ferrari’s best clients were allocated an F40, which was built and car collector Otis Chandlerin limited numbers, and those not lucky enough to be on the list paid premiums ofup to four times the factory price to own one. One of 213 US delivery F40s builtOtis Chandler Recent factory service and certification by Ferrari Classiche in MaranelloThe owner of this car didn’t have such worries: he was one of the America’s mostrespected businessmen, transforming the fortunes of a household name newspaperwhich had been in family hands for three generations, allowing him to indulge hispassions on a scale impossible for most mortals. His name was Otis Chandler.“His critics could not understand his enthusiasm for surfing, big-game hunting,motorcycles and sports cars — obsessions that several times nearly cost himhis life,” said his 2006 obituary in the rival New York Times. Wikipedia detailed his62 | Kidston SA | Motor Cars For Sale
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achievements: “[Chandler] was the publisher of the This Car offered Leslie a ride. He strapped her into her seatLos Angeles Times between 1960 and 1980, leading a with the full five-point harness. He, however, did notlarge expansion of the newspaper and its ambitions. Otis Chandler’s 1992 model year F40 is one of belt himself in. He was the fourth and final member of the Chandler 213 originally built for the US market and, as afamily to hold the paper’s top position. Chandler late production car incorporating the various “They turned out of the museum and then from thatmade improvement of the paper’s quality a top developments made during the 1987-1992 build side street on to a busier one. She said the car waspriority, succeeding in raising the product’s reputation, run, was delivered to Ferrari North America in absolutely going straight when Otis ‘gunned it’ and theas well as its profit margins.” November 1991: on the USA-version cars, the 10th car rapidly spun around and ended up nose first into digit designates the Model Year so ‘L’ is 1990, ‘M’ is a grassy berm. She had no recollection of a rear-endHis sudden retirement in 1980 at the top of his 1991,‘N’ is 1992 etc. hit and only remembered coming to rest with thepowers prompted surprise throughout the industry. nose-piece dug into the grass.“Otis has gone surfing, and he’s never coming back,” As one might expect knowing his larger-than-Noel Greenwood, The Times’ metropolitan editor, life character, Chandler did not buy his F40 just to “Otis was the only one hurt. He hit his head onfamously remarked about his boss’s unexpected look at. He drove it, and drove it fast. We have to the a-pillar and it quickly raised a ‘goose egg’ onabdication. Chandler was now able to devote himself thank Otis’ former son-in-law, automotive historian his forehead. When [his wife] Bettina saw it soonfully to his hobbies including the Otis Chandler and photographer Randy Leffingwell for his help in afterward, she insisted he go to the hospital to haveVintage Museum of Transportation and Wildlife, unravelling the story:“I just spoke for 15 minutes with himself checked out.which he built in Oxnard, California, to display his Otis’ former secretary Leslie Krause. Otis often tookextensive car and motorcycle collection and trophy her for rides in his cars and this particular day - only “[Leslie] does remember Otis insisting that the caranimals from his many hunting safaris. a very short while after he had acquired the F40 - he went to Ferrari for repair - she explained he was a64 | Kidston SA | Motor Cars For Sale
stickler for using correct parts on everything in his Recently sent to the Ferrari factory for a The F40’s odometer reads just 4,962 miles and itcollection. She remembered the car was gone for comprehensive check-up, major mechanical service retains the owners handbooks in their leather walletmore than a year. She also said that while she couldn’t (including new exhaust, tyres and cambelts), and (the warranty/ service booklet is blank), tool roll, tyrerecall the exact repair price because the insurance full Ferrari Classiche certification, the car has been repair kit, spare belts and concours trophy. There arecovered it, she did remember it was between given a clean bill of health with no sign found of any US servicing invoices dating back to 2007 totalling$100,000 and $200,000. previous accident damage. Chandler died in 2006 and $35,392 on file, plus Ferrari’s recent work invoice for his world-famous collection was dispersed, mostly €20,430 excluding VAT and certification.“From the woman in the passenger seat during the at auction where the record prices bore testimonyaccident, you have confirmation. The only impact to his stature in the automotive world. His F40 had Our only regret is that we don’t have any more F40sshe recalls was the car went head-on into a grassy already been sold, passing through several hands until available at this price…berm.Those grassy mounds exist to this day and are it came into the present ownership in which it sharesperhaps 24 to 30 inches tall. With the minimal front garage space with other significant classics of whichclearance on the car, it’s easy to imagine it stopping Otis Chandler would doubtlessly have approved.and getting stuck hard.” It was awarded first place in the 2007 Los Angeles concours d’elegance. Motor Cars For Sale | Kidston SA | 65
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The ex-Roman Polanski 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 Berlinetta Coachwork by Pininfarina1957 Porsche 356A 1500 GSCarrera Coupé ‘Goldfinger’Coachwork by Reutter68 | Kidston SA | Recently Handled
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The ex-Scuderia Filipinetti, 6th overall at Le Mans 1964 Ferrari 250LM Berlinetta Coachwork by Pininfarina70 | Kidston SA | Recently Handled
The ex-Mille Miglia 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 Super Sprint Coachwork by ZagatoOne of 14 ultimate specification examples1970 Maserati Ghibli 4.9 SS Spyder72 | Kidston SA | Recently Handled
The ex-Rudolf Caracciola, Czechoslovakian Grand Prix winning1937 Mercedes-Benz W125 Grand Prix single-seater Recently Handled | Kidston SA | 73
The Property of a Gentleman 1939 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Sport Coachwork by TouringThe ex-Franco Cornacchia/Carroll Shelby1957 Maserati 200SiCoachwork by Fantuzzi74 | Kidston SA | Recently Handled
6,722 miles from new 1985 Ferrari 288GTO Coachwork by PininfarinaFrom the Estate of Count ‘Johnny’ Lurani1924 Alfa Romeo RL Targa Florio Recently Handled | Kidston SA | 75
Building the ultimate Lamborghini collectionWhen a mysterious new client visited us several years ago, little did werealise this was the beginning of an exciting journey together to create whatwill, we hope, be the greatest collection of significant Lamborghini sportscars ever assembled.This is just a sneak preview of recent highlights acquired for the collectionand subsequently either restored to perfection or maintained in untouched,original condition. It’s one of the most challenging yet satisfying projects wehave ever undertaken, and unlikely to be repeated...76 | Kidston SA | Recently Handled
“So tell me...what would your dream Lamborghini collection look like? Ok, let’s do it.” Recently Handled | Kidston SA | 77
And a glimpse into the future...78 | Kidston SA | Motor Cars For Sale
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A specialist team at your disposalWe recently completed our move to larger offices inside the same Art Nouveau building we’ve occupied since our companywas founded, Les Paons on Geneva’s left bank.This spring sees office manager Christa Sutter retiring after 13 years workingwith Simon; she leaves with our very best wishes and the goodwill of many clients who have become firm friends. Instead wewelcome fellow German Alexandra Belz who has worked all over the globe including Hong Kong, so the fast pace of the classiccar world should come as no surprise. Emanuele Collo progresses to managing director, and we hope to announce furtherexpansion later this year. Your loyalty makes this possible.We would like to thank the following for their help in compiling this catalogue:Valentino Balboni, Pietro Bianchi, Loris Bicocchi,Rick Carey, Francesco Gandolfi, Ben Gibbs, GP Library, Andrew Gutowski, Sam Hancock, Paddy Hopkirk, Ned Lawler, MauriceLouche, Paolo Maggi, Peter Marshall, Mercedes-Benz Classic, Francesco Piras, Publifoto, Kean Rogers, Angelo Rosa, Ronnie Spain,Matt Spitzley, Steve Wakefield,Tom Wood.Kidston SA consults a variety of authoritative sources in order to describe these motor cars as accurately as possible. Please bear in mind, however, that inview of their age and nature, no representation or warranty is given by Kidston SA, or is to be implied by law, as to the structural, mechanical, operationalor cosmetic condition of any of them, or otherwise.© Kidston SA 2015
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