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RM Sotheby’s placed this specific 1996 Ferrari F50, chassis 106715, at the centre of its Sealed July 2026 sale. The result remains confidential, but its three-colour history, Classiche file and 26,200-kilometre odometer make it a detailed case study in provenance.
The Sealed July F50 in detail
It is not one of the four factory-black F50s
Ferrari completed only four F50s in Nero DS. This example, chassis 106715 and production number 244 of 349, left the factory in Rosso Corsa and was delivered through Cornes Motors in Japan.
The distinction matters. A later repaint can be exceptionally well executed, but it should not be described or valued as an original factory-black car. RM Sotheby’s catalogue clearly records the original colour and the later work.
A history that moved through three colours
During its time in Japan, the F50 was repainted white and received reversible changes associated with Liberty Walk. Its carbon-fibre bodywork remained unmodified, according to the auction description.
After arriving in the United Kingdom in 2015, the car returned to red before receiving Ferrari Classiche certification in 2016. It was subsequently repainted black by Carrozzeria Zanasi, the company associated with Ferrari Tailor Made paintwork.
Condition and documentation carry the argument
The car retains its original chassis, engine, gearbox and bodywork according to its Classiche file. It showed just under 26,200 kilometres and received an annual service from Maranello Egham in May 2026.
The catalogue also notes the correct flight case, soft top, roll hoops, tool kit and manuals. These supporting items matter on an F50 because buyers are assessing completeness and traceability as much as colour.
Why a sealed sale changes the market signal
RM Sotheby’s closed bidding on 16 July 2026 and stated that Sealed lots carry no buyer’s premium, while the final sale price remains confidential. That format can suit owners and buyers seeking discretion.
It also limits public price discovery. Without a published result, the sale cannot become a transparent comparable in the same way as an open auction. The lasting value of the catalogue is therefore the detailed record it creates for this specific chassis.