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The first of seven 342 Americas built, this car was constructed during the summer of 1951. The rolling chassis was clothed by Ghia with a 2+2 Coupe style body, which is believed to have been painted a two-tone livery of dark-blue with a silver roof. Once completed, it was shown at the 1951 Paris Auto Salon and subsequently at the Earls Court Motor Show in London. It was subjected to a close inspection during the latter by Stirling Moss and Autosport journalist John Bolster. They were full of praise for the car but the rather steep £9,700 price was well beyond their means. That was not the case for industrialist and Aston Martin owner David Brown, who bought the car early in 1952. It is likely to be the very first Ferrari road car imported into the United Kingdom. Brown owned the car for several years and among its subsequent owners were pioneering collectors Colin Crabbe and Stephen Pilkington. Through Ed Niles, chassis 0130AL was eventually sold to Robert J. Chevako from New Woodstock, New York. Shortly after acquiring the 342 America, Chevako used the Ferrari to attend the Watkins Glen Sports Car race in June of 1967. It then disappeared from sight and was stored for many decades in a New Woodstock barn. From Chevako’s estate, the complete ‘New Woodstock’ collection was acquired by an enthusiast in 2024. He carefully removed the car from its longterm storage and consigned the unique 342 America Ghia Coupe still in barn-find condition the 2026 Gooding Christie’s Amelia Island Auctions.
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1951 |
| First owner |
David Brown |
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