The one and only 1962 Ferrari 330 LM / 250 GTO by Scaglietti in the world has sold at auction for $51,705,000. The hammer fell at $47 million but the final price jumps to over $51 million when A 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO has sold for just over $50 million at Sotheby's in New York. The cult Le Mans contender has been one of the world's most expensive and sought-after Ferraris for years. Bloomberg reports that a 1962 Ferrari GTO has been sold for $35 million, making it the most expensive car in the world. The record price eclipses the $32 million paid for a 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO A 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO sports car has sold for US$51.7 million, making it the second most expensive car ever sold at auction, Sotheby’s said. and its auction price was surpassed only by that Four of the older 1962-1963 (Series I) cars were updated in 1964 with Series II bodies. When new, the GTO cost $18,000 in the United States, with buyers personally approved by Enzo Ferrari and his dealer for North America, Luigi Chinetti. In May 2012 the 1962 250 GTO made for Stirling Moss set an all-time record selling price of $38,115,000. Get the best deals for 1962 ferrari 250 gto 1/18 burago at eBay.com. We have a great online selection at the lowest prices with Fast & Free shipping on many items! 8G0059r. Ferrari only built 39 GTOs from 1962 to 1964, of which three received a larger V12 engine and therefore in official usage run as 330 GTO. Of the remaining 36 cars 33 emerged as Series 1 with the familiar body shape with long nose and beautifully curved passenger cabin with fluent expiring roofline. Between 1962 and 1964, Ferrari produced a grand total of 36 250 GTOs. They were originally built to compete at the 24-Hour Le Mans and other high profile European races. Subsequent models were sold to consumers with a base price of $18,500. That’s the equivalent of $145,000 today. Only 39 examples of the 250 GTO were built by the legendary Italian marque between 1962 and 1964, and it’s extremely rare for an owner to part with one at any price. Ferrari 250 GTO is the In any case, RM Sotheby’s says Ferrari converted 3765 to “true” 250 GTO specs soon after its obsolescence in 1962. A shunt during its run at Le Mans blocked a radiator and caused the big block to overheat, so the subsequent replacement 3.0-liter currently sold with the car is considered its third engine. Collection of Bernard and Joan Carl, Washington, D.C. Sponsored by: Barbara and Jack Bovender Even though it did not come into existence through normal channels, it is reasonable to say that the 250 GTO was and is the ultimate expression of the classical front-engine racing sports car. And, as is evident from the astonishing prices […]

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