Auto Barn 1:43 - Model race car - Ferrari 550 Maranello...

ABSOLUTE RARITY & ULTRA-RARE Ferrari 550 Maranello GTS "Red Bull" FIA GT 2002 – AUTO BARN "Signature Series" 11/50 EXCLUSIVE VERSION WITH GENUINE DRIVER SIGNATURE OF DIETER QUester Luxurious Display Case – Brand New in Stock / Never Opened / Pure Invulnerability ORIGIN, EXCEPTIONAL EXCLUSIVITY: A MUSEUM PIECE FOR HIGH-ROLLING COLLECTORS We have the absolute privilege of presenting a historic centerpiece from the private collection of a great Ferrari enthusiast, kept with jewel-like care. More than a simple miniature, this lot comes from the prestigious and tightly closed "Signature Series" collection by AUTO BARN (Reference ABSS 039). Every detail of this case was designed as a high-jewelry showcase for automotive design, but it is its historical authenticity that makes it an exceptionally sought-after speculative object. THE CULMINATING POINT OF THIS LOT: THE AUTHENTIC AND EXCLUSIVE DRIVER SIGNATURE: This model is not a mere replica: it is a piece of motorsport history. • The Certified Autograph Effect: The official brushed metal nameplate integrates the authentic, handwritten, and certified signature of the legendary Austrian driver Dieter Quester, who tamed this power monster during the FIA GT 2002 season. • Absolute authenticity certificate included: True to the Signature Series collection requirements, the case contains the official period-era photo showing the driver Dieter Quester personally signing the series. This historical document serves as an indisputable certificate of authenticity (COA) and accompanies the model, carefully preserved inside. • Major Historical Added Value: The presence of this official autograph paired with its supporting document elevates this object from a mere model to a work of art and a priceless automotive memorabilia piece. It is this exclusive insert, validated by prestige manufacturer Auto Barn, that guarantees the piece’s uniqueness and exceptional speculative potential among purists of the Brabham horse brand. HISTORICAL RARITY: ULTRA- LIMITED SERIES & COMPLETELY INTROUBLE (11/50): Forget mass production or standard editions printed in the hundreds. We reach the pinnacle of exclusivity: • A Confidential Artisan Print Run: This Signature Series configuration benefits from an extremely limited global edition. The original label unmistakably confirms its number: this is copy 11/50. • Only 50 copies worldwide: Finding one of these 50 pieces on the market today is an achievement in itself. But uncovering one in mint, never-open stock is miraculous. It’s a unique opportunity for discerning investors and collectors to own a piece no other enthusiast will be able to find. A LUXURY CASE FOR A MOTORING HOLY GRAIL: • Premium Display Base: The miniature rests on a heavy, rigid, textured base, clad in a refined finish that beautifully isolates the car and highlights the acid-etched metal plaque bearing Dieter Quester’s signature. • High-Transparency Plexiglass Dome (Crystal Quality): Designed in top-quality thick plexiglass, it offers minimal refraction to admire the Ferrari’s lines without distortion, while protecting it from dust. • Prestige Original Outer Packaging: The rigid yellow protective box features Auto Barn’s exclusive graphic charter and proudly bears the official Red Bull logos, certifying the absolute authenticity of this elite edition. MODEL HISTORY AND REPRODUCED SPEC SHEET: The Ferrari 550 Maranello GTS developed by Prodrive is one of the sacred giants of 2000s endurance racing. Equipped with a ferocious 6.0-liter V12 engine delivering around 600 horsepower, it dominated the FIA GT championship with reliability and perfect balance. The unique DART Racing livery, combining for one of the first times the prestige of Ferrari with Red Bull’s global sponsorship, is among the most legendary and sought after by collectors. Auto Barn faithfully recreates the sharp lines of the long front bonnet, the enormous carbon rear wing, the era’s black competition wheels, and the cockpit robbed bare of the 2002 season. A MUSEUM PIECE: A STATE OF PURE INVULNERABILITY (FACTORY SEALED): This prestige box is in an exceptional and rare condition, describable as a "time capsule": • Original thermoformed seal: The case is fully preserved under its original factory-sealed thermoformed plastic wrap. This film has never been altered, pierced, or removed since leaving Auto Barn in 2002. It is in strictly factory-new condition. • Zero handling, the dome has NEVER BEEN OPENED: This luxury case guarantees total inviolability. The display dome has never been lifted. Neither the resin miniature, nor the base bearing the authentic driver’s signature, nor the glass dome has been touched by human hands or exposed to ambient air for nearly 25 years. The condition of this lot is simply impeccable and pristine: • The miniature: EXCEPTIONAL MINT CONDITION. It has never been exposed to light or dust, nor handled. • The packaging: Original yellow box, base, and plexiglass dome in strictly mint condition, free of micro-scratches or yellowing. Protections preserved in a healthy environment, with no exposure to temperature fluctuations or tobacco atmosphere. VERY IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING PHOTOS (Buyer advisory): To guarantee the buyer absolute integrity and the strictly virgin nature of this high-value lot, I deliberately refused to break the original cellophane film to take photos. Consequently, some images may show reflections, creases in the plastic, or slightly softened details due to the thickness of the protective film. This is a deliberate choice to favor the authenticity of "Brand New in Stock" and factory-sealed status over risking any loss of its value as pure inviolability. To guarantee the buyer absolute integrity, strictly virgin status, and maximum value of this high-value lot, the box is shown closed to attest to its "never opened" status. The future owner will have the exclusive privilege of breaking the box’s seal to reveal the miniature and the driver’s photo-certificate. Detailed packaging photos attest to its impeccable condition. Please note that some whitish reflections or light lines visible in the images are solely due to refraction during photography. They are not defects. MATERIAL QUALITY & AUTOMOTIVE FINISH: • Material: High-grade resin enabling incredibly fine lines and curves impossible to achieve with traditional die-cast metal. The photo-etched parts (grilles, wipers, fasteners) and optics adjustments are stunning. • Color & Racing Livery: Dressed in a race suit faithful to the FIA GT 2002 model. The high-quality decals (Red Bull, DART Racing) are applied under a bright protective gloss coating. ULTRA-SECURE & PROFESSIONAL SHIPPING: Because a rarity of this value demands exceptional treatment: • Packaging: The miniature will be wrapped in thick bubble film, carefully cushioned in a double-wall rigid carton to prevent any movement during transit. • Logistics: Ultra-fast shipping with international tracking number, insurance at the final auction value."

Estimate:£126.91

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