The merry month of May is almost upon us and for those lucky enough (or wealthy enough) to attend the Ferrari - Leggenda et Passione auction in Maranello, Italy, on May 18th it has to be a very exciting time. Indeed, if there's one auction I'd like to see in my lifetime, this is it. Leggenda et Passione is conducted by Canada's RM Auctions at Ferrari's Maranello factory, close by the company track, and has to be a feast for the eyes - and maybe the ears if one of the F1 cars is being tested. Among the magnificent vehicles up for grabs this year are two rare California Spyders: a 1958 250 GT LWB Spyder, and a 1961 250GT SWB California Spyder with celebrity provenance. The latter car was purchased by Academy Award-winning actor James Coburn, who shared a passion for Italian sports cars with close friend Steve McQueen. Another star attraction is a restored 1951 Ferrari 212 Inter Coupe Pinin farina fitted with a prototype 3.0-litre 250 type V-12 engine. It was purchased new by director Roberto Rossellini and used on a road trip to Sweden by he and his wife Ingrid Bergman. To coincide with the 40th anniversary of the Ferrari Daytona, the May event will also offer an award-winning 1971 Ferrari GTS/4 Daytona Spyder, a fully restored 1971 Daytona Coupe, and a 1973 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona with just one owner from new and 2,500 original miles. Be sure to visit RM Auction's Web site for more superb cars and descriptions.