Here was a car of such presence and power for its era, as to almost defy description

A rare 1959 Ferrari 410 Superamerica Series III SWB will head the lineup of cars set to go under the hammer at Worldwide Auctioneers' inaugural Auburn sale on August 30th. Consignments for the auction, which is limited to 80 significant automobiles, include the James Cagney Auburn V12 Salon Cabriolet, a 1933 Duesenberg SJ Boat tail Speedster, a 1953 Aston Martin DB2 Prototype and 1935 Delage D8-85 Clabot Roadster, one of six ever produced.

Having stated its ambition to bring the Grand Classics back to the town where the classic car industry itself was born, Worldwide Auctioneers looks set to deliver.

“Here was a car of such presence and power for its era, as to almost defy description,” wrote Ferrari historian Dyke W. Ridgley, of the Series III 410 Superamerica. This fine example, was the sixth of only twelve Series III 410s built. The covered headlight model was completed on July 8th finished in Ruby Red, with grey leather interior.

A complete restoration was completed in 2007 and is virtually identical to its delivered spec in 1958.
“Rarely do Series IIIs change hands, making this the chance of a lifetime;” said Rod Egan, Managing Partner and Chief Auctioneer. “Fifty years on the 410 Superamerica turns heads wherever it goes and would be a welcomed entry at every important Concours D’Elegance in the world,” he added.

The Auburn Auction takes place at Worldwide Auctioneers new US Headquarters in Auburn, Indiana, on Saturday August 30th at 6pm, as the town coincidentally plays host to the famous Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival, that same Labour Day Weekend.

General auction preview is on Friday August 29th from 10am-5pm, with VIP Reception that evening from 7pm-9pm. Full details on advance bidding and general admission can be obtained by visiting www.wwgauctions.com or calling 1-260-927-0000.