Posted on 09/19/2008 7:50:22 PM PDT by Stoat
Only 39 models of the legendary Ferrari 250 GTO model were ever built, from 1962 to 1964. It was already considered one of the most valuable cars in the world, previously thought to have been worth approximately €14 million. But with the recent record-breaking sale, it seems the Ferrari 250 GTO is even more valuable than had been thought.
The fall of the hammer that sold the car for a whopping €20 million smashed the world record to bits. The previous holder was a 1961 Ferrari California Spyder which sold for about €7 million in May.
Powered by a three-litre V12 engine, the 302-horsepower Ferrari 250 GTO can reach speeds of 283km per hour.
And just who snapped up the wonderful wheels? An unknown buyer from England…
Classic Ferrari sells for £15.7m The Sun News
Record breaker ... vintage 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO
The legendary Ferrari 250 GTO was auctioned for the record-breaking price after a mystery Englishman bid for the Italian sportscar.
Only 39 models of the legendary Ferrari 250 GTO model were ever built from 1962 to 1964.
It was already considered one of the most valuable cars in the world, previously thought to have been worth around £11million.
The whopping sale price million smashed the previous world record to bits, reported German newspaper Bild.
That was set after a 1961 Ferrari California Spyder was sold for about £5.4million in May.
nice,but I wouldn’t pay a penny over 27 mil...
Just out of curiosity anyone know what the original price for one the 250’s were? Wondering as to rate of appreciation!
“A thing of beauty is a joy forever...”
It's certainly in the top 10...maybe even five, but for my money, it would take a lot more work to knock the somewhat less exotic E-Type Jag out of the top spot...
Heck of a price for a used car. ;-)
I’m out....
Won’t pull the boat or the goose trailer.....
How much for the one ahead of the silver?
You do impress me more as the Lamborghini type...
Yes, but how may cup holders does it have?
I want to be able to drink my coffee and drive fast too......
Where does one drive a $28 Mil car these days? How fast does one dare drive it? Do you valet park it? Does it have any room in back for the groceries? A quart of milk?
When the highway patrolman is writing your speeding ticket and leaning on your window, do you tell him to watch the paint and aluminum?
I guess you can’t park it on the street in Manhattan anymore.
How much is a tune up?
I want to be able to drink my coffee and drive fast too......
I think the idea is that you have the butler follow you in the Bentley with the baggage, canapés, 12v. espresso machine and concubines :-)
Not so sure, I’ll find out ... but did you know ...The GTO is an acronym for Gran Turismo Omologato, which is Italian for Grand Touring Homologated. Say that 3X fast! ;D
Just read on a blog that Leno is rumored to be the buyer. He usually enjoys telling about his finds, wonderful if he’ll say tonight?
When the highway patrolman is writing your speeding ticket and leaning on your window, do you tell him to watch the paint and aluminum?
I guess you can’t park it on the street in Manhattan anymore.
How much is a tune up?
I'm guessing that the insurance company would insist that it be kept in a climate controlled private 'museum' and that it only be driven on a closed course.
The owner probably has several other collector cars and employs at least one fulltime mechanic.
Interesting! That would contradict the Bild and Sun articles as he is certainly not an "Englishman" but it wouldn't be the first time the Press either got it wrong or was hoodwinked.
You HAVE TO post that video on Youtube!
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