John Z. Goriup Posted May 15, 2014 Share #1 Posted May 15, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) Why it always pays to have a Leica in your pocket - D-Lux-4 in this case. Caught this series of shots of one of the most famous and legenday Ferrari racers in front of a Carmel coffee-shop as the owner drove up to have breakfast prior to a long day of vintage racing at Laguna Seca. '56 250 Testa Rossa, in fact, it is the original prototype of the pontoon-fendered version of this iconic automobile. The car was sold later that same week for US $14.7 million, the highest price ever paid for any car sold at auction world-wide. JZG Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/227156-a-rare-sighting/?do=findComment&comment=2590842'>More sharing options...
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wizard Posted May 15, 2014 Share #2 Posted May 15, 2014 So the owner drives this immaculate car to have breakfast at a coffee-shop, and then sells it the same week for almost $ 15 million? Geez, I suspect he wasn't quite aware of how much his car would fetch. Beautiful shots of a beautiful car! Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Z. Goriup Posted May 15, 2014 Author Share #3 Posted May 15, 2014 Thanks, Andy, On the contrary - he knew exactly what he had and was hoping for about 10 mill. - after all, it is one of two protoypes of one of the most successful & famous race cars of the '50s, with perfectly known provenance, condition and rarity going for it ( 1 of 19 ). As mentioned, the car shown is one of two prototypes. The sister car to this, the other prototype, sold for 24+ million a few months ago. In the present economy, vetted, documented, authentic and historic cars such as this one are far less volatile investments than equities and consistently outperform most financial instruments. But back to photography……..had it been a Fiat or VW it wouldn't have mattered, I just felt the startling red paint in the early overcast on a quiet green side street made for a very satisfying photo. My intention was to illustrtate the old adage that no camera with you means no photo at all, and that having the D-Lux when stumbling onto this vignette featuring this exotic icon was the bonus for having the little Leica in my pocket. JZG Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauledell Posted May 15, 2014 Share #4 Posted May 15, 2014 John, A stunning series of that breathtaking car with the vivid red paint. Amazing that the owner would have this on the streets. Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berth Posted May 15, 2014 Share #5 Posted May 15, 2014 John, A stunning series of that breathtaking car with the vivid red paint. Amazing that the owner would have this on the streets. Paul I can't imagine owning a car like that and not driving it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauledell Posted May 16, 2014 Share #6 Posted May 16, 2014 I can't imagine owning a car like that and not driving it. Yes I suppose you are quite right. Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted May 17, 2014 Share #7 Posted May 17, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) Exquisite subject, beautiful photos of it. I agree with your philosophy of trying to always have a camera with me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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