By the late 1980s and early 1990s such fare hit the mainstream, with major auction houses building entertainment memorabilia departments.

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First, Ferrari and Sotheby's will preview the sale, on May 14 and 15, at the Fiorano test track, which is adjacent to the Ferrari Logistics Building where the auction will take place.

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They are accepting donations of hay, feed, and building materials, and they are holding an auction on Facebook to help raise money.

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