A sports car under the brand name “Scuderia Ferrari” first went to the start of the race in 1929, and in 1947 began its own production of sports and racing cars. Now Ferrari is among the leaders in the market of high-speed cars. We will plunge into the world of grace and high-speed car racing and present the most expensive Ferrari cars in the world according to TheBiggest.ru.
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Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta SWB - $ 11.5 million
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The Ferrari 250 series was the most successful early line of the Italian manufacturer. It was produced from 1953 to 1964, and is included in the list of ten best sports cars in the history of motorsport.
Designers were able to significantly lighten the weight of the car, far ahead of their direct competitors. In 1961, the 250 GT Berlinetta SWB won the prestigious GT Class Constructor’s Championship. Opponents were far behind, which significantly increased the demand for cars of this series.
A copy of the 1960 release in October 2014 was auctioned in Britain by the H & H Classics, held in the city of Duxford, for 11.5 million. It was acquired by Richard Colton and donated to the Royal National Institute of Water Rescuers of Great Britain.
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Ferrari 340/375 MM Berlinetta Competizione - $ 12.8 million
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The high price for this model is due to rarity. Since only four units were released. All four participated in the most prestigious races, and the legendary racers of their time drove them.
The Ferrari 340 MM is powered by a 4.1-L Lampredi V12 engine. Using its Weber Carburetors, its power is 280 hp. at 6,600 rpm Design created by Giovanni Michelotti. The Berlinetta was specifically designed for racing events. Hence the name "Competizione".
In May 2013, one of these rare rarities was auctioned by RM Aucks in Lazio. One buyer bought a rare copy for almost $ 13 million.
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Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta Tour de France - $ 13.2 million
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This particular car was actually part of a long-wheelbase series. But after participating in the ten-day race, the Tour de France received its own name, the Berlinetta Tour de France.
The model is equipped with a 3.0-L V12 engine. And after some modifications, the designers managed to increase the engine power, increased from 240 hp. up to 260 hp
A total of 77 such machines were produced. And one of them in August 2017 got into the auction house "RM Aucks". The auction took place in California, USA. One of the bidders posted $ 13.2 million for Ferrari.
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Ferrari 250 GT "Berlinetta Competizione SWB" - $ 13.5 million
Photo by: Nuno Castelhano
This model was the same from the 250 GT series that was used for the 1961 GT class race, where the Ferrari took first place in the design competition.
The developers of this particular model were Giotto Bizzarrini, Carlo Citti and Mauro Forgieri. Talent and imagination made it possible to create one of the best classic cars of the Italian automobile concern of all time.
Model 1960 release was auctioned by Gooding & Company. An auction was held in California in August 2016. One of the collectors for 13.5 million became the proud owner of a car rarity.
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Ferrari 250 "Testa Rossa" - $ 16.4 million
The legend of Testa Rossa auto racing in the second half of the 1950s and early 1960s won all the races held on European tracks. Including the famous 24-hour Le Mans endurance race.
This significantly increased the cost of the model, and at a Gooding & Company auction, one of the fans laid out over $ 16 million per lot. Even earlier, in 2009, the same model was sold under the hammer for $ 12.4 million. It happened in Italy at the auction RM Aucks, held in the city of Emilia-Romagna.
The name is translated from Italian "Red Head". Only 34 of these cars got off the assembly line. Who knows when one of them can get into the auction house to once again break the world record for the price.
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Ferrari 250 GT "Berlinetta Speciale SWB" - $ 16.5 million
In 2015, one F250 GT Berlinetta Specialte SWB car was sold for $ 16.5 million at Gooding & Company. The lot significantly exceeded its original auction price.
A car made in 1962 is the same as the other models in the series, but has its own characteristics. This special car was designed by the legendary designer Giorgetto Giugiaro. He was inspired by the legendary Ferrari racing cars, the so-called “shark-nosed” models. That is why this car looks even more aggressive than the rest of its class.
In terms of technical characteristics, no significant changes were made. Under the hood, a 3.0-L V12 engine was also installed with the addition of a Weber Carburetors system to increase productivity.
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Ferrari 250 LM - $ 17.6 million
Cars of this line were sold at auctions one after another, each time interrupting the cost. In 2008, they laid out $ 7 million, 14.3 million cost a lot to one collector in 2013, and in 2015 this model was bought for a record $ 17.6 million.
All these purchases took place at RM Aucks in Italy. Only in 2013, the model was exhibited at Sotheby’s. In 2016, a model from this line again hit the auction. A record could have been broken, but in 2015, but a rare copy cost the buyer $ 9.7 million.
These are sports prototypes of racing cars, and more than once they became winners of races. In total, only 32 of them have been made, and each of them has a 3.3-L V6 engine.
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Ferrari 250 GT "California Spider Competizione LWB" - $ 18.15 million
Another model of the famous series. The California Spider was sold at Gooding & Company in 2016. A bidder, a big fan of rare sports cars, posted $ 18.15 million.
An elegant double convertible will provide an unforgettable ride when the wind in your face at great speed. The model was designed for export to North America.
In 2007, such a car was already put up for auction, and was sold for just $ 4.9 million. Nevertheless, it is much higher than the original price. The organizers announced the lot for just a couple of thousand dollars. The fight flared up serious, and everyone tried to beat the price stated by the competitor.
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Ferrari 375-Plus Spider Competizione - $ 18.4 million
In the world of sports is also known as the "Ferrari 375 MM". The nickname came from a racing competition where this unit took part: “Mille Miglia”. Prior to the application for Formula 1, this model was the best among the protopopes of racing cars.
As for the "375", then it has a 4.5-L V12 engine. Over time, it was converted into a 4.9-L V12 racing engine. Ferrari has never produced a road version of this car. In total, 5 units left the assembly line. At Bonhams auction house, one of them was sold for £ 12.1 million.
Where are the other four? Another one also hit the Bonhams auction during the 2015 Goodwood Festival of Speed, but did not break the 2014 record. It was sold for just £ 10.7 million.
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Ferrari 250 GT "California Spider SWB" - $ 18.5 million
In the photo is the 1961 model, which at one time belonged to the French actor Alain Delon. History has preserved a rare photograph in which Alain Delon, Jane Fonda and Shirley MacLane are captured together in a luxurious salon.
Time passed and they forgot about the rare car. We found it in an old garage, and after restoration processes, he got to the auction "Artcurial" in Paris. For a rarity with history, the collector did not regret the amount of 18 and a half million US dollars. Compared with its predecessors, the specimen experienced several changes.
One of them is its smaller wheelbase. In addition, it is equipped with a 280-PS version of the 3.0-L V12 engine.
There were only fifty-five of them built. In addition, another car belongs to DJ Chris Evans, who bought it for £ 5.5 million from James Coburn.
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Ferrari 275 GTB / C Speciale - $ 26.4 million
This series was produced from 1964 to 1968. During these four years, 970 units were produced. And they were divided into two main categories - two-chamber and four-chamber.
There are no significant differences between racing cars and those intended for urban roads. Both run on a 3.3-L V12 engine.
The only noticeable adjustment was made on the tires. The street version is equipped with “shod” alloy wheels with “Pirelli” tires instead of “Borrani” wire racing wheels.
Two copies of the city highway option were put up for auction. One of them was bought by a collector for $ 26.4 million.
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Ferrari 275 GTB / 4 * S "NART Spider" - $ 27.5 million
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A total of ten such vehicles were produced. The original model was a coupe, but Luigi Cinetti turned to the Italian manufacturer with a special request to build an open-top version for the North American market.
The request was granted and the release of the special layout began in 1967. A year later, the beauty appeared in the film "Thomas Crown Scam." At the wheel, the protagonist harmoniously looked, played by Steve McQueen. He then bought the model involved in filming.
The fate of many is unknown, but one of these rare cars was sold at RM Aucks in 2013. The lucky bidder is now driving this legend of the global auto industry, having bought it for $ 27.5 million.
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Ferrari 290 MM - $ 28.05 million
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The series with the index "290" also received the name "MM", as it took part in the Mille Miglia races, car racing competitions. And as you can say, this Ferrari 290 MM first competition was won in 1956, and then there were many Grand Prix of many prestigious racing competitions.
The 290 MM is powered by a 4.5-L V12 engine. This engine was used in Scuderia Ferrari cars that took part in Formula 1 races. It is so powerful that it can produce 320 hp. at 7,200 rpm And he can reach speeds of up to 280 km / h.
Only four copies were built. So far only one has been sold. In 2015, one copy, produced in 1965, hit the Sotheby’s auction in New York. The check was equal to $ 28.05 million. At that time, not a single car in the world was sold so expensive.
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Ferrari 335 Sport Scaglietti - $ 33.7 million
In January 2016, at the Paris Artcurial, this beauty was auctioned. A model with a rich and sometimes tragic history. Since 1957, the model participated in races of various levels, and more than once received the Grand Prix of world championships.
At one of the races of the series, a tragedy occurred. Alfonso de Portago was behind the wheel, and on one of the laps, he went to overtake from third position. The tire burst and the car crashed into a group of spectators. The accident killed 11 of them, including de Portago and his co-founder.
Despite the tragedy, this model is still a great option for fans to ride with the breeze. It runs on a 4.0-L V12 engine, which was the most powerful at the time of production in the late 1950s.
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Ferrari 250 GTO - $ 38.1 million
And here is the most expensive Ferrari car ever sold in the world. Perhaps the best classic car produced by an Italian manufacturer. Only 39 units came off the assembly line.
It was this instance, which was then sold at auction, that was specially made for the racing legend, Stirling Moss. When he got into the Bonhams auction house two years ago, he broke the world record for the value of the auto industry’s products, ever sold with a bid of $ 38 million.
The initial retail price of this 1962 car was only $ 18,000. Who would have thought that after several races and decades later it could turn into the most expensive car in the world?
Elegant, high-speed car with a horse on the emblem, reared, today remains the most expensive ever auctioned auction.
Summarize
Our fleet is limited to only 15 models. And there is not so much information about various auctions. It is likely that the most expensive Ferrari cars shown by us do not quite correspond to today's reality, perhaps we missed something. And what model of car that came off the assembly line of the Ferrari concern do you prefer? The editors of thebiggest.ru are waiting for your feedback in the comments on this article.
Article author: Valery Skiba