Süddeutsche Zeitung -Ausgabe vom 26.01.2011 - Rubrik Geld !

Max Girardo handelt mit Autos statt Aktien. Wer genug Geld hat, kann mit Oldtimern hohe Renditen erzielen - oder James Bonds Lieblingsspielzeug fahren.

Max Girardo muss nicht lange überlegen, wenn er nach seinem Favoriten bei   Oldtimer-Autos gefragt wird. " Kein Zweifel, das ist der Ferrari Daytona. Ein toller Wagen mit Ausstrahlung, aber auch mit großem Potential. Mit so einem Kauf kann man nichts falsch machen," sagt der Europachef des amerikanischen Auktionhauses RM Auctions. Schon in wenigen Jahren könnte der Ferrari etwa 20 bis 30 Prozent teurer sein. Das Angebot ist knapp. Der Oldtimerindex (Dox) klettert stabiler als der Aktienindex (Dax). Und: Der Ferrari Daytona kostet zwischen 200.000.- und 300.000.- Euro, sagt        Auktionator Max Girardo 

Doug Nye on Certification

Doug Nye is a well-know and highly respected automotive researcher and writer. A quick survey of the Ferrari Market letter resurch library revealed at least 19 Ferrari titles with Nye's name as either or co-author; our files contain copies of articles he authored; and we are aware of his voluminous work with other marques.

He recently posted his opinion of the Ferrari Classiche program on FerrariChat, which is reprinted below with his permission, version from the Ferrari Market letter Vol 33/8

' Ihave been involoved in researching and investigating Ferrari history for 40-odd years at a reasonable high level, up to and including personal discussions with The Old Man himself, plus many other leading figures in the saga.

During that time I have mostly enjoyed close-quarters exposure to a wide range of assorted Ferraris, to the people who have owned them, prepared them, restored them, run them raced them... and in some cases to peaople who have faked and falsified them, and certainly more who have sometimes criminally misdescribed them.

In my view today, only the most naive, or the most unremittingly mercenary, of owners should give the factory's flawed Certifiche system any credence whatsoever. I have heard and in some cases seen growing evidence of this, in my view, worthless program approving unworthy cars --and rejecting some which are worthy; of owners being pressured to invest large sums in acceding to the factory#s demands for costly work to be done by them ( and by them only ) before certification can proceed; of iff-qualified factory employees and apparatchiks seeking to run a program which appears to be aimed more at generating corporate profit than ensuring genuinely improved historic integrity for the marque.

Any owner who belives that having a factory mechanic --who has worked for Ferrari for 5-6 years--number-stamp a replacement cylinder block makes his car *more genuine* than if an identical replacement block has been number-stamped by a Ferrari specialist with 20-40 years experience, plainly has his head buried up his own exhaust pipe.

Modern factories do not have on their strengh craftsmen with the wealth of dedicated experience and love of the marque which so many outside specialists plainly have in spades; certainly within Italy, very much so within UK and widely across the USA.

The most enduring, most dedicated and most acquaintance frankly giggle at Ferrari's chutzpah in promoting the certification service they * offer* today. It is surely little more than a money machine --not in my view a credible *SERVICE* --aimed squarely at know-nothing modern owners, at those with low confidence in their own cars, and at that particularly sad group who believe that the resale value of their properties will be restricted without * factory certification*

Set against the demonstrably questionable value of such 'certification'--and the debatable qualifications and opinions of some of those operating this program -those who go along with this particular process are, in my OPINION, allowing themselves to be taken for a ride, mugs easily separated from their money.

Proper Ferrari people do not need to pay a Fiat sub-department to know what they own. get a grip*

Classic Expo Salzburg - Internationale Oldtimer -Messe vom

   20 - 22 Oktober 2006

* Wir stellen aus *

Wir präsentieren Ihnen mit Freude , eine Auswahl von hochkarätigen Ferrari Sammlerstücken aus unserm Bestand, unter anderem das berühmte Einzelstück 250 GT Speciale von Pininfarina aus 1955.

Wir freuen uns sehr auf Ihren Besuch - Ihr ProTrade Team München

Special exhibition *

From October 20th till 22nd 2006, we are happy to show a special selction of Ferrari Classic's from our stock at Salzburg Classic Expo. Among those you will see the famos Ferrari 250 GT Speciale by Pininfarini from 1955.

We wellcome you to visit us at Salzburg - your ProTrade Team Munich

http://www.deykevent.de/

Ferrari Treffen in St.Moritz 29.Juni - 2.Juli 2006

Erstmalig findet das alljährliche Treffen der Ferrari-Supercars in der Schweiz statt. Ein vier Tage Wochenende mit beeindruckenden Fahrerlebnissen und gesellschaftlichen Höhepunkten soll unvergeßliche Eindrücke schaffen. Das Palace Hotel in St.Moritz wird der diesjährige Stützpunkt sein. Harry Van Deyk hat schon in den vergangenen Jahren mit diesem Event für Furore gesorgt und freut sich auch in diesem Jahr über eine zahlreiche Teilnahme. - Viel Spaß in der Schweiz !

Brescia -Roma-Brescia - 1000 Miles without even looking inside the toolbox !! Driver Tamboer from Puerto Rico USA enjoyed this spectacular 250 TDF every minute. The best way to visit Italy he said. The car did in 2006 the third time the Mille Migla and once again without any trouble what so ever. Thanks to the great preparation and the well rebuilt engine. This 250 TDF will be for sale soon !!

Brescia - Rom - Bresica 1000 Milen, ohne einen Blick in die Werkzeugtasche !! Der glückliche Fahrer Tamboer aus Puerto Rico USA genoss jede Minute. Die schönste Art Italien zu besuchen. Das Fahrzeug hat somit das Dritte mal die 1000 Milen bestritten und wiedererwartend ohne jegliche Probleme. Danke der guten Vorbereitung und dem perfekt überholtem Motor. Dieser 250 TDF wird nun zum Verkauf angeboten.

Das führende deutsche Ferrari Magazine * Ferrari World * Ausgabe 59 - 4/2005 berichtet über unseren Ferrari 250 GT Speciale # 0403 GT.

Bitte klicken Sie hier um den ganzen Artikel zu sehen http://www.ferrari2000.de/~upload/artikel.pdf

The leading German Ferrari Magazine * Ferrari World * featured our famos 250 GT Speciale #0403 GT in issue 4/2005. Pls. click above link to download the pdf.

Enjoy !

Urban proTrade GmbH has moved to Munich as of August 1st 2005.

After spending the last 20 years in Hamburg, we now proudly present our fine collection of classic Sports- and Racing Cars at our new location in Munich-Parsdorf, directly at the  Hwy-junction A95/A94 - exit Parsdorf, very near the Expo-Fairground München. For detailed directions please visit the sitemap * How to find us *

It will be our pleasure to see you in Munich !

Urban proTrade GmbH

Buchenweg 7

D-85599 Parsdorf

PH: +49 / 89 - 94468002

The Pininfarina Special  250 GT  #  403 GT - one off

After Pebble Beach 2004 - the approche was Villa d Este 2005, the most famos Concour de Elegance - this side of the Ocean. With the  finishing work of Wyne Obri USA, the proud owner Cornelius Tamboer from Puerto Rico took home the trophy -  1st in class.

# 0403 GT , the masterpeace of Art - came ahead of the Pebble Beach winner Ferrari 375 MM Berlinetta Special # 0490,  - of Manny Del Arroz.

We at Urban ProTrade are proude of our restauration work - performed by the staff of Michael Kipke - Hamburg Germany.

What a beautiful car !

Sergio Pininfarina himself stated at Pebble Beach 2004 - " do you know... this always was my favorid car !"

We well understand why !

@Fotos by M.Massini

The Pininfarina Special Ferrari 250 GT # 0403

This 1955 Ferrari underwent a major Concours restauration in Hamburg under supervision of Axel Urban, restorer Michael Kipke. Finaly after 40 years, this beauty is back in its original configuration and was invited to the illustrious Pebble Beach Concours D'Elegance Aug 15th 2004 - Class M2.

This major restauration was achieved using older photos from the Pininfarina Archive in order to meet the original body configuration in shape,style and colors.

During the last 40 years the car was repainted red / black ( competition  look ) stripped of its bumpers, sliding side-windows, big rear arche for the plate and several other modifications.

When you compare the pictures, top to bottom, you will see the result. We enjoyed very much giving back something special to the historic Ferrari world. Special Thanks to the mastermind and Restorer Michael Kipke from Hamburg and the proud owner Cornelius Tamboer from Puerto Rico.

The very well prepared Ferrari 250 TDF # 0895

enterd succesfully - right after the big * TOUR AUTO *

the 2004 Mille Miglia and finished without any problems.

A wonderfull Race-Rally car from 1958 

A first time - for Axel Urban from Hamburg and Cornelius Tamboer from Puerto Rico !  (We did not know what to expect ! )

April 19th to April 24th - Paris -Tours -Bordeaux - Carcassonne - Montpellier - Saint.Tropez, across the great landscape of France.

* We where very happy to drive such relaiable car *

Meeting 5 different race-tracks, LeMans, Le Vigeant, Nogaro, Albi, Ledenon.

Final Classement in Regularity - Place 63 after Etape 5

Testing

The new owner of the 1997 Formula 1 F310 # 179 is going for his first ride after 2 days of set up at the newly formed CLIENTI - F1
The factorys Works- team arround Mr. Andrea Galletti follows the policy of COMFORT and SAFETY for the privat F1 pilote's
Ferrari had one of their test-drivers taking the car for some laps prior to handing it over to the new proud owner.
Don't you also want to drive *Schue's F1 ? Call us at Urban ProTrade, we have the cars and we are happy to set you up !
It is the ultimate DRIVE !

Ferrari 312 PB # 0892

Once again, this super event is taking place from July 12th to 14th 2002. We have the pleasure to anounce that our Ferrari 312 PB # 0892 will be driven at the Festival of Speed by some real professional's
Jacky Ickx and Derek Bell. Enjoy !

Jacky Ickx honored Former Ferrari Formula One and sports prototype driver Jacky Ickx has been made an Officer of the Order of Saint Charles for his services to Monaco Grand Prix. Belgian Ickx, now 58, has been the Clerk of the Course at the Monte Carlo event for the past 20 years and has been honored for his work at the prestigious Grand Prix.
Jacky spent 14 seasons in Formula One from 1966 to 1979 and claimed eight victories.