Revving Up for Charity: FNE's Exclusive Auction of Press Car Registration Numbers!
Ferrari North Europe unveils its exciting initiative to auction off 25 Press Car registration numbers at a charity event on Saturday, 18th May 2024. These registration numbers boast a rich history, having graced the Press cars of the FNE fleet over the past two decades, often adorning the covers of renowned magazines like Autocar, CAR, EVO, and Top Gear.
Notable highlights of the auction lineup include:
458 FNE: From 2011 to 2014, it was featured on four FNE Press Cars, including three 458 Italias and one 458 Speciale, which clinched every Car of the Year Award from the UK media in 2014.
F1 Cal: From 2009 to 2016, this was seen on six FNE Press Cars, comprising four Californias, one California Handling Speciale, and one California T.
F1 FWE: Displayed on a Press Car registered for Ferrari West Europe in Paris.
F8 TRB: Sported by the FNE Press Car F8 Tributo in 2020.
V12 SFT: Appeared on two FNE Press Cars, the 812 Superfast, in 2018 and 2019.
V70 LAF: Embellished the exclusive LaFerrari Aperta series created to honour the company’s 70th Anniversary, leading the 70th Anniversary UK Tour.
V8 SCU: Adorned an iconic FNE Press Car, the 430 Scuderia in Avio Metallic, which swept every Car of the Year test from UK car magazines in 2008.
All these coveted registration numbers will be up for grabs at the Sale of Ferrari Cars during SupercarFest at Sywell Park on May 18, 2024, conducted by Iconic Auctioneers. Bid options include in-person, online, or via telephone on the event day, with pre-bidding available on the Iconic Auctioneers website. The auction will be live-streamed on their website, enabling global participation. Moreover, Iconic Auctioneers pledges to donate all proceeds from the sale, along with buyer’s fees, contributing an extra 10% to the total raised.
Partnering with Ben (www.ben.org.uk), the auction aims to support families in the automotive industry by funding essential services such as educational support, tackling digital poverty, providing access to technology for learning, mentoring, and aiding struggling students. By purchasing these registration numbers, you acquire a piece of automotive history and contribute to life-changing initiatives in the community.
