Aug 15, 2014 the 1962 ferrari 250 gto was definitely the highlight of the auction, but some of the other ferraris included a 1958 ferrari 250 gt cabriolet, a 1978 british grand prixwinning ferrari f1 racecar. A 1962 ferrari 250 gto, serial number 34gt, sold at rm sothebys auction on august 25. A 1962 ferrari 250 gto just went into the record books as the most expensive classic car ever sold at auction. Launched at maranello in february of 1962, the ferrari 250 gto was clearly all about racing. Ferrari gtos are some of the most rare and coveted cars in. Aug 15, 2014 a 52yearold ferrari smashed the record for the most expensive car ever sold at auction. Built purely for racing, the 250 gto dominated the grand touring racing category in the period 196264 and raced in all of the worlds sports car classics, including le mans. This ferrari 250 gto rolls into the record books at rm sothebys monterey 2018 sale.
Mercedesbenz 300 sl, ferrari 166 mm, ferrari 330 gtc and the alfa romeo tz1. Ferrari 250 gto fetches world record auction price telegraph. At the beijing auto show in april 2010, ferrari officially announced a ferrari 599 gto for sale would be available. The car, a ferrari 250 gto, was sold at rm sothebys on saturday night as part of the. This example is reportedly being offered for sale at. When special cars are built to stand the test of time, they have to have the it factor. The 1962 ferrari 250 gto was definitely the highlight of the auction, but some of the other ferraris included a 1958 ferrari 250 gt cabriolet, a 1978 british grand prixwinning ferrari f1 racecar. Ferrari 250 gto became not only the most expensive ferrari sold at auction but. The ferrari 250 gto sale beats the previous auction record, set by. On august 24, another 1962 gtothe third one ever builtis coming up for sale at rm sothebys. Its recordsetting auction price lived up to the hype. A 52yearold ferrari smashed the record for the most expensive car ever sold at auction. Ferrari initiated legal action when a modena company announced that it was planning to make 250 replicas of the car, considered to be the most valuable collectible in the world. The ferrari in question, serial number 4153 gt, is one of the most celebrated of the 39 250 gtos produced, due to its competition history and its originality unusually for a race.
Jul 23, 2014 an example of the most famous and soughtafter classic cars in the world, the ferrari 250 gto, is being sold at auction on august 14. With the market buoyant, it might even beat last years record. The last time we saw a ferrari 250 gto for public sale was pebble beach 2014. Read next i didnt feel well last month and asked my. Renowned car collector greg whitten, an early microsoft employee and current chairman of numerix, owned the holy grail of vintage cars. Meet the man behind the most expensive car ever to sell at.
The 250 gto is known as the holy grail model for its looks, rarity and smoothness on the road. Enjoy the amazing ferrari 250 gto and the sound of the v12, 300 hp engine being ignited. A red 1962 ferrari 250 gto will be auctioned in august during the annual. Aug 16, 2014 the world record for an automobile at auction was broken for the fifth time in six years on thursday evening august 14, 2014 when a 1963 ferrari 250 gto sold at bonhams quail auction for us. The previous record was also held by a 250 gto, 3851gt, which was sold at the bonhams quail lodge auction in 2014. An italian court recognized the 250 gto as a work of art, preventing any replica efforts to reproduce the model. The ferrari 250 gto is one of the most successful and highly regarded cars ever produced. The world record for an automobile at auction was broken for the fifth time in six years on thursday evening august 14, 2014 when a 1963 ferrari 250 gto sold at bonhams quail auction for us. Nov 03, 20 enjoy the amazing ferrari 250 gto and the sound of the v12, 300 hp engine being ignited.
The 250 gto model was the pinnacle of development of the 250 gt series in competition form, whilst still remaining a road car. The rare 1962 ferrari 250 gto breaks a world record for any car ever sold at auction. Most expensive car sold at auction ferrari 250 gto. The fierce v12 gave this gran turismo omologata a growl that lives forever. Jun 27, 2019 an italian court recognized the 250 gto as a work of art, preventing any replica efforts to reproduce the model. Ferrari 250 gto heads to auction, could set new price record. A new fivespeed manual gearbox enabled maximum acceleration and top speed. Nov 11, 2016 the last time we saw a ferrari 250 gto for public sale was pebble beach 2014. Definitely not the lucky few who own a 1960s ferrari gto who are cashing in on their investment. The sale set a world record for any car ever sold at auction.
It made its public debut at the annual preseason ferrari press conference in january 1962, and was the only front engine model on display, with its monoposto and sports racing counterparts all having a midengine. An example of the most famous and soughtafter classic cars in the world, the ferrari 250 gto, is being sold at auction on august 14. According to reports, the rare sports car was acquired in a private sale by u. Rare ferrari 250 gto set to break auction records digital trends. The highly desirable ferrari 250 gto is famous for being the most expensive car to ever sell at auction. The identity of the bidder who won the red ferrari gto, which was once involved in a fatal accident, was not disclosed. Aug 05, 2014 1962 ferrari 250 gto for auction and for sale by bonhams in carmel, california 2014. List of most expensive cars sold at auction wikipedia. Everything you need to know about the recordbreaking ferrari gto. A red 1962 ferrari 250 gto will be auctioned in august during the annual pebble beach concours delegance motoring week in. Highend classic ferrari broker talacrest has listed the 1962 ferrari 250 gto, which was the second of just 36 to roll off the production line.
Most of the ferrari 250 gtos were lefthand drive, but eight of them were built with righthand drive for british customers. This 1962 ferrari 250gto by scaglietti is billed as the worlds most important. In december of 1963, before the start of the season, he purchased chassis 34, a 1962 ferrari gto with successful hill climb history and series i bodywork. A legendary ferrari is set to become the worlds most expensive car after being offered for sale by a ukbased ferrari specialist for. Italian court rules ferrari 250 gto a work of art, shutting.