Description
2007 Ferrari Relay Baton
Celebrating their 60th Anniversary in 2007, Ferrari organized a “Ferrari 60th Relay”. It kicked off on January 28th in Abu Dhabi, and concluded in Maranello on June 24th, after traversing about 50 countries in 148 days and even passing in the hands of Kimi Raikkonen and Felipe Massa. The central theme was technological innovation pioneered by Ferrari in the 60 years of its existence. For the occasion, Ferrari assembled its 60 most important innovations, ranging from aluminum pliers for disc brakes to the electric differential and the F1 gearbox.
- The special large baton for the Ferrari 60 Relay was specially created to symbolize the history of the company, from its first success at the 1947 Rome GP to the 2006 FXX.
Select clients were invited to carry and “relay” the baton around the world in their Ferraris. In commemoration of the grand event, Ferrari manufactured and offered for sale 500 numbered examples of this wonderful masterpiece, of which ours is number 131.
The Ferrari Relay Baton is made from turned, lacquered aluminum and bears 60 enameled symbols representing the most significant events in the company’s history. It was created by designers Marco Marosini and Matteo Mezzanotti and manufactured by VeCa using F1 technologies with assistance from Editalia Gruppo Istituto Poligrafico and Zecca dello Stato on the symbols.
- A strictly limited edition of just 500 numbered batons were made in all, and it sold out immediately back in 2007.Dimensions: Baton – 3 x 33″ / 8 x 83cm; Pedestal 11.5 x 11.5 x 1″ / 29 x 29 x 3cm and Weight; 16.5 lbs / 7.5kgs. (VGC1)
