#1
Concours condition
Show-ready · detailed to museum standards. Suitable for top concours (Pebble Beach, Amelia, Goodwood). Comprehensive recent restoration. Investment vehicle.
HOUSE PROCESS · 4 PRACTICESFIVA + ASCM STANDARDS4 — 8 WEEK TYPICAL CLOSE
Provenance.
Restoration. Transaction.
What separates Ferrobello from auction-house experiences and standard dealers. Documentation standards, condition grading, restoration partnerships, transaction handling. Done correctly, this is what specialty deserves.
HOUSE PROCESS · BY THE NUMBERS2011 — 2026
60PG DOSSIER
Provenance report on every lot
14WORKSHOPS
Concours-grade partner network
4 — 8WEEKS
Typical close · domestic
14COUNTRIES
International deliveries · since 2011
PROVENANCE FILELOT PROVENANCEPROVENANCE · FIVA + ASCM STANDARDS · 6 ITEMS
Authentication
line by line.
Six checks that go into every 60-page provenance dossier we deliver to buyers. Done at acquisition, refreshed at sale, transferred with the vehicle. Bad provenance gets caught at this stage — about 1 in 4 vehicles we evaluate doesn't pass.
- PROV-01
Original chassis number verification
VIN inspection at multiple chassis locations · cross-reference with marque registries · detect re-stamped chassis, body swaps, replica builds. Critical for all transactions above $200K.
- PROV-02
Matching numbers documentation
Engine + transmission + axle serial numbers cross-referenced with chassis. Original-numbers vehicles command premium; corrected-numbers are honest but priced accordingly.
- PROV-03
Original color verification
Paint code records · factory build sheets · period photographs. Original-color vehicles command 15 — 30% premium over correctly-restored-different-color examples.
- PROV-04
FIVA documentation
International Federation of Historic Vehicles authentication. Important for European concours eligibility. Standard for vehicles over $300K.
- PROV-05
ASCM authentication
American Specialty Classic Marketplace authentication standards · US-equivalent of FIVA. Maintained for American clients + US concours-bound vehicles.
- PROV-06
Service + ownership history files
Comprehensive history file on every vehicle. Service records, ownership chain, concours appearances, magazine documentation. Files transferred to buyer at sale.
PROVENANCE FILELOT GRADESCONDITION · 5-GRADE LADDER · CONSERVATIVE
Five grades.
Graded down.
We grade conservatively. Where another dealer might call something a #2, we might call it a #2 — 3. Buyers report our descriptions match their independent inspection findings. That's the standard.
#2
Excellent condition
Beautifully maintained · drive without worrying about most issues. Eligible for many concours. Recent service + interior + cosmetic refresh. Sweet spot for many collectors.
#3
Driver-quality
Honest condition · use freely · some patina expected. Recent mechanical refresh ensuring reliability. May have older paint or interior. Excellent ratio of cost to ownership pleasure.
#4
Driver-quality with needs
Functional but needs attention in specific areas. Some buyers prefer this — projects with potential. Pricing reflects work needed. Honest disclosure.
#5
Project / restoration candidate
Significant restoration required. Honest disclosure. Pricing reflects realistic total restoration cost. We rarely list these — most go to specialist restorers directly.
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Conservative grading policy
Where another dealer might call something a #2, we might call it a #2 — 3. Buyers consistently report our condition descriptions match their independent inspection findings.
PROVENANCE FILELOT WORKSHOPSRESTORATION PARTNERS · 6 WORKSHOPS · CONCOURS-CAPABLE
Six workshops.
14 acquisitions in.
Italy · UK · Germany · East + West US. Each workshop has a marque specialty; we coordinate the restoration directly so quality + timeline are kept on the rails. Concours preparation only — investment $25K — $85K — also coordinated through this network.
- WS-01
Carrozzeria Cremonini · Modena, IT
Italian concours-level restoration. Strong on Ferrari, Maserati, Alfa. We've worked with them on 14 acquisitions. 18 — 30 month lead times. Quality justifies it.
- WS-02
GTO Engineering · UK
British concours shop. Strong on Ferrari V12, Aston DB-series, Jaguar E-Type. We coordinate restorations directly with their team. 12 — 24 month leads.
- WS-03
Aston Workshop · UK
Aston Martin specialist with concours-level capability. DB4/5/6 + DBS. We've sourced multiple restorations through them. 14 — 22 months.
- WS-04
PFAFF Reuter · DE
German specialty — Mercedes, BMW M-series, air-cooled Porsche. Especially 300SL + 280SL Pagoda. 12 — 20 months.
- WS-05
US partners · East
Bond Motors (CT) · AMS Performance (NJ) · Werks Werks (NY). Different specializations, all concours-capable.
- WS-06
US partners · West
GMP (CA) · Garage 3 (NV). California concours preparation + west-coast logistics. We coordinate, you collect at the door.
PROVENANCE FILELOT TXNTRANSACTION · 4 STEPS · 4 — 8 WEEKS · DOMESTIC
Four steps.
Six weeks · most cases.
Letter of intent → due diligence → escrow → close. International transactions add 4 weeks for shipping, customs, registration. Vehicle insured by Ferrobello until ownership transfer + delivery; buyer arranges ongoing insurance via a collector- specialty insurer.
- 01WK 0
Letter of intent + deposit
5% non-refundable deposit upon agreement. Held in escrow. Letter outlines terms, inspection rights, contingencies.
- 02WK 1 — 4
Due diligence
14 — 30 days. Comprehensive vehicle inspection, provenance review, financing, ownership structure. Either party can withdraw with documented cause.
- 03WK 4 — 6
Funds + title escrow
Funds wired to escrow attorney. Title transferred to escrow. Both parties protected. Closing documents prepared.
- 04WK 6 — 8
Closing + delivery
Funds released. Title to buyer. Vehicle delivered via enclosed transport (domestic) or specialty international shipping. Insurance + storage finalized.
PROVENANCE FILELOT HOUSECONSULTATION · 30-MIN · BY APPOINTMENT
