With the support of Iconic Auctioneers, Ferrari North Europe (FNE) raised over £32,000 for its charity partner by auctioning 25 FNE press car registration numbers at the Supercar Fest Automobilia Sale 2024, held at Sywell Aerodrome, Northamptonshire.
Some highlight registration marks of the auction included “F8 TRB” (raised £2,800), “F1 CAL” (raised £5,000), and “458 FNE” (raised £11,000). F8 TRB appeared on the FNE Press Car F8 Tributo in 2020, while F1 CAL appeared on six FNE press cars between 2009-2016, including four California, one California Handling Speciale, and one California T. 458 FNE appeared on four FNE press cars between 2011-2014, including three 458 Italia and one 458 Speciale.
Iconic Auctioneers also donated their 10% buyer’s fees to charity, bringing the total amount raised for the charity partner, Ben, to £32,211. Ben (ben.org.uk) is a charity dedicated to supporting people from the automotive industry, providing support to them and their family dependents for life. It also includes meeting basic costs associated with education and additional educational needs for children and young people.
Ben also provides care and support for those in later life, which is not dependent on an automotive industry connection. It includes nursing, residential, dementia and respite care via its centres in Ascot, Rugby and Norham and day centre in Coventry. The charity also runs a retirement home in Sunninghill, near Ascot, Berkshire.