A lot is written about recycling, that is, the processing of things that are no longer used for their intended purpose. However, this example will shock anyone. Using a Ferrari V12 engine as the basis for a coffee table is more than original.
And it's not only easy to make such a piece of furniture. Its author put his work up for auction at RM Sotheby's. A list of retro cars and modern models completed the table with a Ferrari engine. And what do you think, this table with automotive connotations was sold for $246,000. This is about four times more than the author planned to get for his lot.
You ask, does this table fit into the theme of the auction? After all, we are talking about retro and modern cars. The fact is that it was created from a real vintage Ferrari engine, which was removed from an Italian supercar of the 60s. It was made to order in a single copy. Therefore, it is an exclusive piece of furniture.
First, the engine was restored, cleaned and polished. Fasteners for the glass tabletop were inserted into the exhaust manifold of the engine. By the way, they are very similar to exhaust pipes.
They say that today such pieces of furniture are gaining popularity. One day I came across a desk with the front end of a small military jeep. Have you ever found something similar?
