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Ferrari Sells for $38-Million at Auction, Breaking World Record
The Globe and Mail ^
Posted on 08/17/2014 12:29:57 PM PDT by nickcarraway
A red 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO Berlinetta, which was once involved in a fatal accident, has set the world record for a car sold at auction, going for $38.1 million at a sale in California, auction house Bonhams said.
The price offered on Thursday by a bidder whose identity was not disclosed surpassed the $30 million (all figures U.S.) paid last year for a 1954 Mercedes Benz W196 race car, also sold by Bonhams, the auctioneers said in a press release.
“We’ve always maintained that we would exceed the current world record and that the car would bring between $30-$40-million and today the GTO did just that,” Robert Brooks, chairman of Bonhams, said in a statement.
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To: nickcarraway
The drummer for Pink Floyd and Ralph Lauren own GTOs as well.
To: nickcarraway
which was once involved in a fatal accident A carfax would have come in handy!
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posted on
08/17/2014 12:32:55 PM PDT
by
aynrandfreak
(Being a Democrat means never having to say you're sorry)
To: TigerClaws
Why would anyone spend that much money on a car that's already been in a wreck? The steering's probably out of alignment now ...
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posted on
08/17/2014 12:34:12 PM PDT
by
Ken522
To: nickcarraway
That's all fine and dandy but how many cup holders does it have?
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posted on
08/17/2014 12:34:41 PM PDT
by
BitWielder1
(Corporate Profits are better than Government Waste)
To: BitWielder1
Does it have a nav system or heated/cooled seats?
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posted on
08/17/2014 12:37:34 PM PDT
by
MtnClimber
(Just doing laps around the sun and shaking my head that progressives can believe what they do!)
To: nickcarraway
She's a beauty.
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posted on
08/17/2014 12:38:50 PM PDT
by
UCANSEE2
(Lost my tagline on Flight MH370. Sorry for the inconvenience.)
To: nickcarraway
Cameron: The 1961 Ferrari 250GT California. Less than a hundred were made. My father spent three years restoring this car. It is his love, it is his passion.
Ferris: It is his fault he didn't lock the garage.
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posted on
08/17/2014 12:38:55 PM PDT
by
Jack Hydrazine
(Pubbies = national collectivists; Dems = international collectivists; We need a second party!)
To: UCANSEE2
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posted on
08/17/2014 12:39:42 PM PDT
by
corlorde
(forWARD of the state.)
To: Jack Hydrazine
That was a replica based on a 280z chassis.
To: Jack Hydrazine
For the amount the car sold for..one could buy a DEALERSHIP and a whole LOT full of NEW cars !!
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posted on
08/17/2014 12:40:43 PM PDT
by
Rca2000
To: nickcarraway
I love cars and airplanes, and have restored a few of both in my day, but this approached idol worship. It is no good, and it is dangerous spiritually.
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posted on
08/17/2014 12:42:01 PM PDT
by
SkyPilot
To: Jack Hydrazine
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posted on
08/17/2014 12:45:05 PM PDT
by
dfwgator
To: UCANSEE2
Too bad you can’t drive it. It’s too valuable to risk among texting and illegal alien drivers.
To: nickcarraway
Nice car. So nice, in fact, that Pontiac copied the “GTO” name for a hopped-up family sedan.
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08/17/2014 12:46:15 PM PDT
by
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posted on
08/17/2014 12:46:50 PM PDT
by
DJ MacWoW
(The Fed Gov is not one ring to rule them all)
To: UCANSEE2
Adorbs! According to Webster - that’s a REAL WORD now!
Still...Adorbs! :)
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posted on
08/17/2014 1:01:33 PM PDT
by
Diana in Wisconsin
(I don't have 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set...)
To: nickcarraway
I have a 1984 Mercedes Benz W123 saloon and I'll take a lot less than $30 million for it. LOL
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posted on
08/17/2014 1:02:50 PM PDT
by
2ndDivisionVet
(The most dangerous man to any government is the man who is able to think things out for himself.)
To: TigerClaws
Thanks BernankeYellen for the mega-bubble! Zimbabwe here we come.
To: Fresh Wind
Yep, that bastardization of "GTO" was a huge knee-slapping joke about the Pontiac back then.
As if there was the faintest comparison between the two, in looks or even more ridiculous, capability.
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