Fernand Tavano,

Fernand Tavano's racing career is awe-inspiring: the son of Italian immigrants born in the Sarthe region in 1933, he went on to enjoy an exceptional career in motor racing alongside his work as a bricklayer, driving for Ferrari from 1954 in a Ferrari 166 MM purchased from Luigi Chinetti. He took part in the most prestigious events, including 8 participations in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and was the first Sarthe driver to win his category. He was runner-up in the French Sports Car Championship in 1958, and French Mountain Champion in 1959 and 1960. The most emblematic Ferraris purchased from the scuderia passed through his expert hands: Ferrari 500 TR and TRC, 250 SWB, and two 250 GTOs.

The two lots of Borrani rims (lot 15 and lot 16 of the sale) that we are presenting here were entrusted to us by Fernand Tavano's daughter, after they were found in his garage.

The first bears the reference RW 3339, measuring 16x5.00 and dated July 1956. It most certainly corresponds to the Ferrari 500 TRC chassis no. 696 used during the 1957/58 season, with which he took part in the 1957 Le Mans 24 Hours and was crowned French Mountain Champion in 1959.

AUTOMOBILIA, Lots1 à 38, notes aux acheteurs

Conditions générales d'achat : En sus du prix d'adjudication, l'adjudicataire devra acquitter par lot les commissions et taxes suivantes : 26 % + TVA au taux en vigueur (31,2% TTC)

AUTOMOBILIA - Lots 1 to 38 - Buyer's information

Conditions of purchase : In addition of the lot's hammer price, the buyer must pay the following costs and fees : 26% + Current VAT (31.2% VAT included)