A stunning 1996 Ferrari F50 is now for sale at Mecum’s upcoming Monterey auction, giving collectors a rare shot at owning one of Maranello’s most celebrated modern icons. Crossing the block as Lot S123 on Saturday, August 15th, this Giallo Modena example is one of just 349 F50s ever built and represents a high point of analog, F1-inspired engineering.
Conceived to mark Ferrari’s 50th anniversary, the F50 pushed further than its F40 predecessor toward genuine Formula 1 technology, wrapping a race-bred, high-revving V-12 in a carbon-fiber tub in pursuit of the purest possible driving experience. This particular example, chassis 106690, is car No. 239 of the 349 produced and one of only 31 finished from the factory in the vivid Giallo Modena hue, a rarity that makes this Mecum listing well worth a look for serious Ferrari collectors.
Under the rear clamshell sits the F50’s namesake original 4.7-liter V-12, derived from Ferrari’s early ’90s Formula 1 program and rated at 513 horsepower, paired with a 6-speed manual gearbox and mated directly to a carbon-fiber chassis for maximum rigidity. Per the specifications on the Mecum auction page, the car retains its original engine, gearbox, and bodywork, with the carbon weave still clearly visible beneath the paint.
Delivered new to Switzerland, this F50 shows just 7,248 kilometers on its odometer and presents in highly original condition, right down to its factory stampings. It also carries Ferrari Classiche certification with the Red Book, the marque’s own seal of authenticity for verified history and correct components. Full documentation and service history, most recently performed by Ferrari Lake Forest, are detailed in the listing on Mecum’s site.
Beyond the car itself, the sale includes a suite of desirable F50 ephemera: a three-piece Schedoni luggage set, a rare pair of original TOD’S F50 driving boots, the Flight Case used for Barchetta-to-Berlinetta top conversions, a foldable emergency soft top, and the factory tool kit and manuals. Collectors curious about the full accessory roster can browse the complete lot description on Mecum’s website.
With F50 values continuing to reflect the model’s status as one of the last analog, driver-focused Ferrari flagships, this Giallo Modena example is shaping up to be one of the most talked-about lots when it crosses the block at Mecum’s Monterey sale on August 15th. Interested bidders can register and view the full 106-photo gallery through the official Mecum listing.
Visit our website to register to bid, consign your vehicle and browse all consignments. The Mecum Monterey Auction takes place August 13-15 in beautiful Monterey, California.
