Representing the ultimate in exclusivity, style and performance, this unique Ferrari 375 MM will lead out an elite group of automobiles set to cross the auction podium at the highly-anticipated evening sale. To be held on the banks of Lake Como at the Spazio Villa Erba, the auction will form an integral part of this year’s official Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este event program.

"The early response to our new sale in Cernobbio, Italy has been tremendous with lots of collectors expressing their excitement about RM’s involvement in this world-class automotive weekend," says Max Girardo, Managing Director, RM Europe. "In keeping with the spirit of the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, the auction will place a strong emphasis on elegance and sophistication in styling, with consignments sourced from around the world."

Resplendent in two-tone ivory and metallic blue, the unique 1955 Ferrari 375 MM Berlinetta, s/n 0490 AM, presents a rare opportunity to acquire one of the world’s most desirable Ferraris. Featuring coachwork by the renowned Italian Carrozzeria, Pinin Farina, 0490 AM was the last 375 MM built and reportedly the last Ferrari to carry the ‘Mille Miglia’ designation. Displayed on the Ferrari stand at the Turin Motor Show in 1955, it was returned to Pinin Farina shortly after for a series of minor modifications before being delivered to its first owner, official Ferrari dealer and gentleman race driver, Inico Bernabei.

This car was later acquired by Count Antonio Naselli of Trevinano and eventually exported to the United States in 1960, where it remained for the next 50 years. In 2003, it was the recipient of an extensive, concours-quality restoration by Wayne Obry’s Motion Products Inc., who returned the stunning sports car to its Turin Motor Show specifications. It has since been displayed at a number of the world’s most prestigious concours events, including the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in 2004 where it was judged ‘Best in Class’, as well as the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este in 2005.