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Ferrari 250 GTO ensures auction record - most expensive car in history
In a groundbreaking auction , a breathtaking copy of an iconic Ferrari 250 GTO from 1962 was sold for the exorbitant sum of $ 51.7 million (including auction fees).
Ferrari 250 GTO: A masterpiece of automotive art Ferrari 250 GTO, Goodwood Revival by Oast House Archive, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
This price is a new record and marks the climax in the history of the Italian carmaker. The legendary Ferrari 250 GTO is one of the most sought -after models from the manufacturer's glorious 76 years.
Originally designed a racing caronly 36 copies made between 1962 and 1964. Potential buyers not only had to have considerable assets (converted to today's prices about $ 150,000), but also the personal consent of Enzo Ferrari himself - a real challenge in view of its high demands on quality and performance.
The extraordinary feature of the recently sold vehicle with the frame number 3765 is that it was not born as a 250 GTO, but was initially a racing car of the 330 lm and was then converted into a road vehicle.
Of the total of 36 copies, this GTO is the only one that drove for Scuderia Ferrari in the racing team. The buyer wants to remain anonymous. The seller of the car was Jim Jaeger , a collector and entrepreneur from Ohio.
investment for him : In 1985, Jaeger paid the equivalent of around $ 1.4 million for the purchase of the 250 GTO. With the current sales price of around $ 47 million without auction fees, the increase in value is almost impressive 3,600 percent ( Spiegel reported mobility).
The history of the Ferrari 250 GTO: From the idea to the masterpiece
The Ferrari 250 GTO is one of the most iconic automotive works of art of all time and still breaks all records.
The history of this masterpiece began in the late 1950s when the Scuderia Ferrari under Enzo Ferrari decided to develop a new GT car.
The 250 GTO was the result of these efforts and was presented for the first time at the Geneva Motor Show in 1962 . The car was an immediate success and won numerous races in its class.
With only 36 specimens built, the Ferrari 250 GTO is one of the most exclusive cars in the world and unaffordable for most people.
1962 Ferrari 250 GTO S/N 3445GT at the 12-hour race of Sebring in the USA on March 23, 1963. They took a total of 5th place photographer unknown
Nevertheless, it remains a dream car for collectors and lovers of sports cars. The performance of the car was remarkable for his time-with a powerful V12 engine, the car was able to reach speeds of over 280 km/h. Nevertheless, the CO2 emission remained relatively low, which proves that environmentally conscious design was also possible at that time.
The price of an original Ferrari 250 GTO today is several million euros and famous owners such as Nick Mason from Pink Floyd or R Alph Lauren have contributed to the fact that this car has become a cult object.
The design of the Ferrari 250 GTO: harmonious combination of elegance and aerodynamics
The design of the Ferrari 250 GTO is a perfect combination of elegance and aerodynamics. Each detail was carefully designed to achieve maximum performance and at the same time maintain the iconic beauty of Ferrari cars. The flow -like body of the 250 GTO is a masterpiece of automotive art and has contributed to the fact that the car is still considered one of the most beautiful cars ever today.
The elegant look is reached by fine lines and curves that give the car an extraordinary presence.
In addition, aerodynamic elements such as air inlets, spoilers and diffusers were added to reduce air resistance. The result is a car with a breathtaking aesthetics and impressive performances on the racetrack.
Enzo Ferrari himself was very proud of this model and considered it as his Opus Magnum. Today the price for an original 250 GTO is unaffordable for most people, but there is a dream car for collectors and lovers of sports cars worldwide.
The technology: performance, speed and precision
The Ferrari 250 GTO is not only a masterpiece of automotive art, but also an astonishing example of the technology and performance , which was possible in the 1960s.
With a V12 engine with a displacement size of 3 liters, the Ferrari 250 GTO was able to reach a top speed of over 280 km/h and accelerate from zero to a hundred in less than six seconds. The advanced aerodynamics of the car and its low weight also contributed to its impressive performance.
It is no wonder that this sports car was so successful in the races of the time and still has a legendary status today. Although CO2 emissions and fuel consumption are an issue these days, one should keep in mind that these factors were not in focus at the time. The Ferrari 250 GTO was an icon of its time and will continue to remain - as a symbol of striving for perfection in automotive construction.
Success in racing: records, victories and legend formation
In racing, the Ferrari 250 GTO was a real champion. From 1962 to 1964 the car won numerous races, including victories in renowned races such as the 12 hours of Sebring , Targa-Florio , the 1000 km of Spa-Francorchamps and in Le Mans .
The Ferrari 250 GTO S/N 3413G from 1962 at Targa Florio on April 26, 1964, drove from his owner Corrado Ferlaino from Naples and Luigo Taramazzo (as a passenger) to a 5th place. The car has just got a new front and looks like a 1964 model (Series II) photographed by Geoffrey Goddard
In 1962 and 1963 the car not only reached second places in Le Mans, but also won the GT classification.
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