Prototype Ferrari and Hockey Hall of Famer’s ‘Cuda at Worldwide’s Scottsdale auction

Auburn, Indiana -  Worldwide has confirmed that among the consignments for its annual Scottsdale auction on January 15th is a celebrated 1995 Ferrari F50 Berlinetta Prototipo with storied and documented provenance, the Geneva and Tokyo Motor Show Car used by the Italian automaker for global promotion. ”This is a thrilling opportunity to own the very first production-spec Ferrari F50, the prototype car test driven by Formula One icons Niki Lauda, Gerhard Berger and Jean Alesi, as well as Dario Benuzzi, Ferrari’s own legendary test driver, ” said Rod Egan, Principal and Auctioneer. “This is without argument, the most significant road going F50 in existence.”

Also set to cross the block on January 15th in Arizona is an impeccably documented, numbers-matching 1971 Plymouth 'Cuda 440 6-Pack Convertible, purchased as a signing celebration by Hockey Hall of Fame member, Stanley Cup champion and Olympic gold medalist Ed Belfour in 1987, his rookie year as a pro.

The Scottsdale Auction is scheduled for 5pm on January 15th, with VIP preview from 3-5pm.

Collectors can look forwardto a sale promising a diverse, hand-picked offering of motorcars, with pre-war cars in the line-up including an ACD certified 1934 Auburn 850Y Custom Phaeton, 1 of only 285 produced, a one-year-only body style presented in factory original color combination with Al Leamy Phaeton designed coachwork. Also consigned is a 1931 Cadillac 370-A V-12 Roadster, 1 of only 91 produced and one of approximately seven known to exist, a CCCA Full Classic ready for shows and tours. Other notable cars slated for the sale include an incredible preservation class-worthy 1965 Dodge Coronet A990 ‘Lightweight’ Hemi Charger with interesting racing history, offered in original condition and an authentic and outstandingly restored 1957 DeSoto Adventurer Convertible, presented in a rare and desirable color combination.

Quality consignments to the Scottsdale Auction are still invited and can be discussed with a Worldwide Specialist at 880.990.6789, 1.260.925.6789 or sales@worldwideauctioneers.com. Visit worldwideauctioneers.com for full information on the Scottsdale Auction.

About Worldwide Auctioneers

Worldwide Auctioneers is a US based, boutique catalogue auction company, unique in having principals who are owner auctioneers. In addition to the acquisition and sale of classic automobiles at auction, it offers an extensive range of personalized services to the serious collector, including private sales, appraisal, collection direction and consultancy, estate planning and asset management. The company also houses a physical and virtual showroom, The Salon, and a dedicated memorabilia division at its expansive Indiana headquarters. Along with the Scottsdale Auction, Worldwide’s annual schedule includes the Scottsdale Auction in Arizona, scheduled for January 15th, 2020, The Texas Classic Auction in April, The Pacific Grove Auction on the Monterey Peninsula in August and The Auburn Auction, held over Labor Day Weekend in Indiana, as well as stand-alone auctions of significant private collections.