A HOLLYWOOD mega-star’s vintage 1958 Ferrari has been pulled from an upcoming auction after doubts were raised over its true history.
A row has erupted between the auction house and members of an online owners’ forum over whether the motor is the genuine article.
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Luxury auctioneer Christie’s is gearing up for its “Exceptional Sale” in Paris on November 20.
Most of the lots are 19th-century antiques and high-end clothing, but there was originally a 1958 Ferrari 250 GT Coupe on the list.
Only produced for six years between 1954 and 1960 as a less racing-orientated version of the Berlinetta 250 MM.
Styled by legendary coachbuilders Pininfarina and featuring a three-litre V12, it is widely regarded as one of the most desirable classic models on the market.
And this particular example’s value to collectors was boosted even further by the fact that it was, according to the listing, previously owned by A-list actress Angelina Jolie.
It was expected to fetch upwards of £681,000 when the sale went through.
But the ad has since been taken down after concerns were raised in the Ferrari Chat online forum.
Suspicions had been raised when users noticed the listing was light on detail about the car’s link to the superstar.
Some suggested that Jolie never actually owned the car, but that it simply appeared alongside her in an advert for perfume company Guerlain in 2017.
According to a report from Bloomberg, the car was originally sold by RM Sotheby’s in 2015, before being advertised by Copley Motorcars in Boston, USA.
That outlet is the last registered keep of the sportster according to Barchetta, an online registry of Ferrari vehicles.
However, it remains uncertain whether the car was gifted to Jolie after the Guerlain ad, which featured a car that looked very similar to the one offered for sale.
The actress has previously sold items given to her as gifts by her former husband Brad Pitt through the same auction house.
Christie’s has removed the listing but insisted that the car did belong to the Tomb Raider star.
A spokesperson for the firm said: “At the request of Ms. Jolie’s team, Christie’s will not offer this lot at auction in November, to better position the lot for future sale.”
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