1956 Ferrari "Bimbo" Bimbo Racer

Eric Lee (480) 483-4682 15650 N Northsight Blvd Scottsdale Arizona 85260     0 Vehicle Information VIN: 5299125 Stock: 5299 Mileage:   Color: red Trans: Auto Engine: Electric MPG:   Drivetrain:       1 of 21  View Large Images   Description  

Brighton Motorsports is pleased to offer this very cool 1956 Baby Ferrari Bambino Racer V12 electric child's car – finished in Ferrari red over tan leather interior with red piping. This is a fully-functioning electric car that can be driven by a child. This is the ultimate toy for any child – a genuine functioning vehicle! This car has been treated to an extensive complete mechanical and cosmetic restoration by a well-known Ferrari shop. including all new paint. leather interior. and rebuilt motor. The full wiring harness and all other systems are new or refinished. and the car is complete and working perfectly.

 

Built by S. I. L. A. in Turin. Italy and styled by the famous Italian auto designer Giovanni Michelotti. these wonderful child's cars were based on the open Ferrari spyder of the day. with a shapely sculpted fiberglass body. electric motor. and working lights - what more could a kid ask for? These are fun child's vintage sports cars in the same class as the Baby Bugatti of the 1920's. Many of these ended up in the families of prominent people. and it's believed that Dwight D. Eisenhower's grandchildren had them! Imported into the USA by Ferrari. Inc. of San Francisco. Period advertising in this country proclaimed them as 'A Real Car - for pre-teen men and women of distinction'.

 

These are exceptionally rare and hard to find. The most recent car that we found was featured on Discovery HD Theater's “Chasing Classic Cars. hosted by Wayne Carini. Season 2. Episode 6. That same car. owned by Wayne Carini. was sold in 2009 at Bonham's Exceptional Motorcars and Automobilia at Quail Lodge Resort and Golf Club. Carmel. CA. It sold for $17. 43. 00. plus buyers and sellers commissions – at the height of the recession. This is the only known complete and restored Baby Ferrari Bimbo Racer V12 known to be on the market in the world at this time.  

VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS:

Two-passenger (children) open roadster.

Fiberglass body.

Full leather interior and seat.

Fitted rubber floor mat.

Footpedal brakes and accelerator. hand brake.

Electric motor with rear-wheel chain drive.

Three forward gears.

12-volt battery with charging system.

Full range steering.

Full front & rear suspension. springs.

Rubber pneumatic tires with Siata wire wheel covers.

Four-wheel brakes.

Electric sealed-beam headlights.

Electric single tail-light.

Italian-style sports horn.

Full trim and badging.

 

PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS:

Maximum Speed – 7-mph.

Maximum Range – 35-miles.

Endurance – 5 to 7 hours.

Maximum Grade – 20%

Full-stop from Max. Speed – 10-feet.

 

It will seat two children that are about Kindergarten to 2nd Grade sized. and the car is nearly six-feel long (see yardstick in some photos for scale. and size of children in vintage ad photo). This car will be professionally crated for shipping. We can assist in arranging shipping to anywhere in the world.  

NOTE: This is an operating electric children's car that should only be used and driven by a child of appropriate size and ability. under close adult supervision after careful training. Buyer assumes all risk and responsibility for its use and operation. and Brighton Motorsports assumes no liability whatsoever for its use or misuse. All sales are final. Sold “As is” with a Bill of Sale.

 

Options and Standard Features Basic Information Stock Number: 5299 VIN Number: 5299125 Model Year: 1956 Make: Ferrari "Bimbo" Model: Bimbo Racer Exterior Color: Red Interior Color: Black Leather Vehicle Type: Convertible Engine Engine Description: Electric Contact Brighton Motorsports 15650 N Northsight Blvd Scottsdale Arizona 85260 View Map Ask for:Eric Lee Contact: Contact Us Phone:(480) 483-4682 Credit Application Directions to Dealer Contact Us  Apply Now Secure Credit Application Applying for a vehicle loan online is one of the quickest and easiest application methods. Our secure application is easy to complete. all you need are a few personal and employment details. Terms Placing a Bid: Your bid constitutes a legally binding contract to purchase this vehicle. Please do not bid if you're not seriously interested or financially able to purchase this vehicle. Please read eBay's User AgreementBrighton Motorsports reserves the right to. Obtain and verify the registered information of all users who bid on this auction. Cancel any and all bids at our discretion. or end the auction early if necessary. Bidders Age: You must be 18 years of age or older to Bid. Special eBay Bid Retraction Rules: Please read eBay's "Retracting a Bid" If you place a bid before the last 12-hour period of the auction: You may retract that bid before that last 12-hour period but only for exceptional circumstances. You will not be allowed to retract that bid during the last 12-hour period of the auction. If you place a bid during the last 12-hour period of the auction: You will be allowed to retract the bid for exceptional circumstances but only if you do so within one hour after placing the bid. Funds & Financing: For help in arranging for a Pre-Approved loan or for any questions please e-mail or phone Eric at
(480) 483-4682 prior to bidding. Buyers Inspection: Brighton Motorsports has done our best to disclose all information known about this vehicle for auction. Brighton Motorsports welcomes a buyers inspection. If you plan to have a buyers inspection. please make sure you inspect the vehicle prior to the auction ending. Inspection fees if any are Buyers responsibility. Representations and Warranties made by seller: This vehicle is being sold "as is". Manufacturer's warranties may still apply. Extended warranty may be available. e-mail or phone Eric at (480) 483-4682 for details. No representations or warranties are made by seller. nor are any representations or warranties relied upon by bidders in making bids. Taxes and Registration fees: Out of state buyers are responsible for all state. county. city taxes and fees. as well as title service fees in the state that the vehicle will be registered. All taxes and fees must be paid in full in order for vehicle to be titled and registered. Title Information: Vehicles titles may be held by banks or lenders as collateral for loans. In many cases there is a delay in receiving the original instruments up to 21 days from the time we pay a vehicle off. While we usually have all titles in our possession at closing. there are occasions where we may be waiting for them to arrive. If payment is made by cashier's or personal checks we will hold all titles for 10 days or until funds have cleared. Shipping & Delivery: All shipping charges are buyer's responsibility. Brighton Motorsports will help with shipping arrangements but will not be responsible in any way for claims arising from shipping damage!Licensed Carriers are generally insured for $3. 00. 00. 00. We assume no responsibility for damages incurred after the vehicle leaves our showroom. All shipping arrangements are provided by Brighton Motorsports as a courtesy. We are not affiliated with any carrier. Any claims or other communication regarding shipment of vehicles will be between you and the shipper. not with Brighton Motorsports. The amount of time it takes for delivery is dependent on the carrier. but is generally 7-14 days from the date the vehicle is picked up from our facility until it is delivered to your destination. Verify with the shipper for an Estimate Time of Arrival to be sure. Finalizing your Purchase: Brighton Motorsports will contact the successful high bidder by e-mail after the auction closes. Successful high bidder MUST communicate with Eric at Brighton Motorsports by e-mail or phone
(480) 483-4682 within 24 hours of the auction ending to make arrangements to complete their transaction. If we cannot confirm your intention to buy or the sale is not completed within 5 days. we reserve the right to relist this vehicle or sell to any other qualified buyer. In order to secure bid on vehicle. Successful bidder (BUYER) must within 24 hours of bid closing send to Seller a Deposit in the amount of 10% by major credit card. cash in person or bank certified funds. Within 72 hours of bid closing. Buyer must send balance of funds by bank wire transfer. cash in person. bank certified funds to Seller. At time of sending initial deposit. Buyer MUST fax copy of their State issued valid Driver License. Furthermore. before said vehicle is released for shipment to Buyer. all other Sale related and title related paperwork must be signed and returned complete to Seller.
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