• Type 
    Automobilia
  • Lot number 
    20
  • Location
    France

Description

Ferrari Arno XI hydroplane with three-point hull, very rare XXL model in large 1:3 scale.
Hand-crafted by a professional model maker. Highly detailed, constructed in wood, chromed metal and plastic. Driver's seat in red leather, windscreen, detailed dashboard. Propellor, rudder, side exhaust and chromed metal shaft. Varnished wooden deck with visible rivets. Rests on a cradle of the same dimensions.
200 x 78 cm

History:
Identical model of the hydroplane, powered by a Formula 1 V12 Ferrari engine, that won the world speed record in its class in 1953, a record that remains to this day. It was raced by Nando Dell'Orto of the eponymous carburettor family. The boat comes with made to measure packaging to provide full protection during transportation.


Bonhams 1793
101 New Bond Street
London
W1S 1SR
United Kingdom
Contact Person Kontaktperson
First name 
Bonhams Collectors’ Car department

Phone 
+44-2074685801
Fax 
+44-2074477401