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Originally priced at $60,000 USD, Taschen’s Ferrari Art Edition book was limited to 250-units worldwide, and it included a sculptural bookstand by Marc Newson that looks like a real 12-cylinder engine. Plus, each one of these books have been signed by Sergio Marchionne, John Elkann, and Piero Ferrari. If you have the money to spare, book #236/250 is currently being auctioned with bidding reaching just over $22,000, not including the buyer’s premium. Read more for a video, additional pictures and information.
The 12-cylinder engine sculpture has been handcrafted from chromed steel, while its legs were joined together using tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding, a process that produces stronger, high-quality welds, typical in the automotive industry. Inside the book, you’ll find rare access to the Ferrari archives, and those of private collectors, including hundreds of never before seen photographs, drawings, as well as sketches. More information here.
- Features Ferrari 488 GTE racing car model packed with authentic design details, capturing the Italian spirit of the trophy-winning racer
- Authentic features include front and back suspension, opening doors, a V8 engine with moving pistons and functioning steering wheel
- Thanks to the opening doors and hood, all the details packed inside can be easily explored and they look just like the iconic original
A project conceived in close collaboration with Ferrari, this massive tome is a veritable collector’s piece. A production unparalleled in its scale, it features exclusive content from the Ferrari archives and private collections around the world, bringing together hundreds of unseen photographs and documents to reveal the unique story behind Ferrari’s victories, its protagonists, and its legacy,” said Taschen.
