Stefano Casiraghi
VIN: 80161
Engine: –
Auction: RM Sotheby’s, Paris 2016, sold for 1’036’000 Euro, with these informations: «Fittingly for what was the world’s fastest car, those with the means and appetite for such a car were often large personalities with a daredevil attitude. Few people sum up this description better than Stefano Casiraghi, to whom this F40, with its desirable Plexiglas windows, was delivered in March 1989. Casiraghi was an Italian socialite and businessman who would go on to become the second husband of Princess Caroline of Monaco. He was photographed many times in this car with Princess Caroline, as the couple made the most of the Monaco nightlife. A true daredevil, Casiraghi participated in 80 offshore powerboat races during his lifetime. Over a 20-year career, he won a dozen competitions and was the offshore speedboat world champion at the time of his shocking death in a race off the coast of Monaco. During his time with this F40, Casiraghi was often photographed in it, most notably when he led the Speedboat Parade around the streets of Monaco (images of which, as well as several publications covering the event, are included on file). In May 1989, the F40 was sold to the current owner at the request of the Princess of Monaco. As Stefano had a reputation for spirited driving, the Princess was apparently scared of the car. A copy of the sales invoice with Casiraghi’s signature on it is also noted on file. Well cared for over its life, this F40 has been driven sparingly, amassing just over 4,000 kilometres from new. In fact, it has travelled just over 600 kilometres in the past eight years».
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