A 1953 Ferrari 625 Targa Florio is going for auction at the Bonhams annual Monaco Sale in May. It is expected the car will fetch up to €6,500,000 at the event.
Chasis no. 0304 TF, this 2.5-liter, 4-cylinder twin-overhead camshaft 625 Targa Florio is one of just three 625TF’s to be built. The car made its debut at the final practice session for the Grand Prix dell’Autodromo at Monza, and driven by the legendary Mike Hawthorn, who performed admirably in the car and finished fourth in both the first and second heat.
Following the race, the Vignale spider underwent some remodeling, which is believed to be the work of none other than Scaglietti. As a result, the radiator grille was significantly reduced, a modification that the car’s unmistakable front end retains to this day. The 625 Targa Florio was then driven by Umberto Maglioli and Luis Milan at different races respectively.
The car was sent to Modena by its new owner and underwent a complete restoration in preparation for the Mille Miglia, a race that the car successfully entered four times in 1984, 1986, 1989 and 1990. In 2006, it was raced by its current owner at the legendary Monaco Historic Grand Prix having been once again restored, this time by Carrozzeria Nova Rinascente near Padova.
The Bonhams Monaco Sale will be held on May 11 at Villa La Vigie, Monaco Beach.
