Gooding & Company Consigns an Extraordinary Collection of Ferrari Supercars From the Estate of Benny Caiola

2006 Ferrari FXX Evolution 1990 Ferrari F40 1995 Ferrari F50 1999 Ferrari 333 SP 2005 Maserati MC-12 2007 Ferrari 430 Challenge 2008 Ferrari 430 Scuderia 2008 Mercedes-Benz McLaren 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo LP560 2010 Ferrari 599 HGTE 1973 Ferrari Dino

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (December 28, 2010) Gooding & Company will be presenting one of the finest collections of modern high-performance Ferraris and rarelyseen Italian prototypes ever assembled under one roof at its Scottsdale Auctions in a few weeks. On behalf of the estate of the renowned collector Benny Caiola and his family, Gooding & Company is presenting this must-see, private collection of supercars on Friday, January 21. ... more images (52) >>> “We are honored to present the private collection of Benny Caiola in Scottsdale this January,” says David Gooding, President and founder of Gooding & Company. “These modern supercars represent an exciting shift in the collector hobby, where today’s leading prototypes are now being considered to be instant collectibles on the international stage.” Simply viewing the automobiles in person can take one’s breath away. Designed especially for a select few of Ferrari-Maserati’s best clients, three highlights include a Benny Caiola was larger than life, generous in nature and philanthropy, respected and loved by his friends in the collector community as well as by members of the Ferrari family. Benny’s involvement in elite rallies, track trials and other select automotive events over many years ensured him a place among the glitterati of the car community, cementing strong friendships with the world’s finest racing and design figures including Enzo Ferrari, Luca di Montezemolo, Michael Schumacher and Horacio Pagani. The works of rolling art in the late collector’s personal collection are not only beautiful, but also represent the pinnacle of high-performance engineering from the most prestigious automotive marques in the world. The following 11 Caiola Collection supercars will be presented at Gooding & Company’s Scottsdale Auction on Friday, January 21: 2006 Ferrari FXX Evoluzione, one of 30 FXX examples of Ferrari’s most advanced production car ever created; a 2005 Maserati MC 12 purchased direct from the factory, the 31st car of 50 built; and a 1999 Ferrari 333 SP, an unmodified example of the manufacturer’s last sports racing prototype.· 1973 Ferrari Dino Estimate: $160,000 - $180,000 1990 Ferrari F40 Estimate: $475,000 - $550,000 1995 Ferrari F50 Estimate: $750,000 - $850,0001999 Ferrari 333 SP Estimate: $800,000 - $1 Million 2005 Maserati MC 12 Estimate: $1.1 Million - $1.4 Million 2006 Ferrari FXX Evoluzione Estimate: $2.2 Million - $2.5 Million 2007 Ferrari F430 Challenge Estimate: $125,000 - $150,000 (No Reserve) 2008 Ferrari F430 Scuderia Estimate: $215,000 - $240,000 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster Estimate: $240,000 - $325,000 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 Estimate: $175,000 - $225,000 2010 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano HGTE Estimate: $275,000 - $315,000 The annual Scottsdale Auctions will be held on Friday, January 21 and Saturday, January 22, commencing at 11 a.m. Guests may preview the cars on Thursday and Friday, January 20-21, from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., and Saturday, January 22 from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m., at 68th Street and East Camelback Road adjoining Scottsdale Fashion Square. An auction catalogue for $80 admits two to the viewing and auction. General admission to the viewing and auction can be purchased at the tent for $30 per person. Bidder registration forms, 2011 press credentials and additional auction information are available atwww.goodingco.com.