Toto Wolff parts with rare Prancing Horse

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Toto Wolff's unwavering sporting allegiance is with Mercedes and with the F1 team he co-owns, but the Austrian has always had a soft spot for Ferrari.

Wolff's infatuation with the House of Maranello's designs encouraged him to acquire over the years several valuable machines from the Italian manufacturer, but since 2021 he has been parting with the Ferraris in his collection.

Two years ago he sold a limited edition LaFerrari Aperta as well as a 2003 Ferrari Enzo, and now he has entrusted specialized UK broker Tom Hartley Jnr with his 1990 Ferrari F40.

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The F40 was introduced in 1988 to celebrate Enzo Ferrari’s 40th anniversary as an automobile manufacturer. The iconic Berlinetta was considered the “ultimate supercar” at the time.

Only 1,315 examples of the F40 rolled off from Ferrari's factory line. But Wolff's car was one of just 27 F40s that were shipped and sold in Spain.

The car – fresh from a complete overhaul - is offered complete with its original books including the ever-important warranty/service supplement, leather wallet and dedicated history file.

Interested? Then travel over to Tom Hartley Jnr for more info.

Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.