Confession time: I have a weakness for engine coffee tables. They may seem extravagant, and I’m fully aware of it, yet I can’t resist the allure. Therefore, this coffee table housing a Ferrari 360 Modena engine, set to be auctioned at Bonhams auction, is beckoning me.
In terms of appearances, the coffee table itself is rather ordinary; just a 15mm-thick glass top resting on four stainless steel cylindrical legs. Its charm, however, lies not in the table, but in the presence of the naturally aspirated 3.6-liter Ferrari V8 at its core. This engine boasts the distinctive Ferrari crackle-red valve covers, intake manifold, prancing horse badges, and exhaust manifold elements. Not to mention, it retains its camshaft, crankshaft pulleys, fuel injectors, and coil packs, signifying its authentic history as a functional engine rather than a mere display piece.
Previously, this Ferrari engine delivered 350 horsepower, 275 pound-feet of torque, and revved up to 8,500 rpm. It stood out as one of the highlights of driving the Ferrari 360 Modena, owing to its eagerness to rev and the mesmerizing flat-plane crank V8 soundtrack. Surprisingly, it also ranked among the most dependable Ferrari powerplants ever created.
Crafted by Gervadino Design, experts in crafting exotic engine coffee tables, this particular piece measures 150×150 cm (slightly over 55×55 inches). Scheduled for auction on February 2 in Paris, it’s estimated to fetch a price between €19,000-€25,000 ($20,602-$27,108), a substantial sum for a piece of furniture. Nevertheless, I grasp the allure of owning it. I’d spend hours gazing at it, admiring its intricate mechanics, much like how I often admire the watch on my wrist. Despite the inherent frivolity of a Ferrari engine coffee table, I envy the fortunate individual with the means to possess it.
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