The Admiral's 1955 Ferrari 500 Mondial Series II

Gooding & Company is honored to reveal the significant and sensational 1955 Ferrari 500 Mondial Series II Ferrari - preserved by one of the most revered collector-car caretakers for over half a century. Join President David Gooding and Admiral Robert Phillips as they explore the Mondial's exceptional competition history, special features, and The Admiral’s deep love and understanding for this unique vehicle before it takes our stage at the 2018 Pebble Beach Auctions!

[@groovyhippie1165]

Jay Leno sent me here. Beautiful car and amazing story. Thank you Admiral Phillips!

[@denniswhite9721]

I am so glad to find this video. When I recently saw the car advertised for the Gooding auction in Sports Car Market magazine, I thought about the great Petrolicious video a year or so and was hoping all was well with the admiral, who is a total class act. Happily, he continues to be, allowing for and encouraging the next custodian to drive and enjoy the car. I'm sure he'll enjoy his "retirement fund" and he deserves it!

[@MrTimstaaa]

Dennis White. Very well said Mr White. I could not have said it better myself.

[@dmn23]

Dennis, I've had the pleasure of meeting him as well. He'd happily talk to you about the car all day. Super nice guy and as you said, a class act.

[@edwarburton9014]

Great video. Love the pic of the velocity stacks behind the Admiral in the garage. But I'm biased because I took it. ;)

[@tlbcar3565]

Ed, right on. Thanks for the many photos you took of the blue beast.

[@rjkeenan8955]

Admiral you Sir are the kind of Man that all cars should be partnered with, you are the class of the field by a large margin Sir. I hope you have the time to take Her out many times before you bring Her onto the block at Gooding. I will look for Her in the future with hope the new custodian treats Her as well as you have by bringing Her to the track to let Her hair down.
Thank You Sir

[@jasonjcr_cars819]

I love to hear his story of ownership!

[@Chriostopherbergs]

Thanks so much for posting ! Good stuff.

[@John1911]

Good for your, Admiral.
-Marky

[@dynamitelii501]

Good Stuff Gentleman!

[@kevinneal8128]

2200$ investment plus restoration costs and time gonna fetch him 12 milli+now...

[@tlbcar3565]

Don't forget the tax...

[@mindeloman]

Sold for 5mil 8/27/18

[@pope400]

Well, if he's not a millionaire, he will be after this sells.

[@babochee]

He's a retired Rear Admiral... he's def a millionaire with that pension + post military work.