A Ferrari 250 GTO will go under the hammer at RM Sotheby’s Monterey auction in August, as well as it might ended up being one of the most costly cars and trucks ever auctioned, bring an quote of $45 million (£34 million).
Widely revered as one of the ultimate collector’s cars, the 250 GTO has declared close to 300 general racing victories worldwide.
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This specific 1962 250 GTO on offer is the third of the 36 examples built, bearing chassis no. 3413 GT. It began its life as a series I cars and truck as well as declared success in all however one of ten races went into in 1962. incredibly for a race car, it retains its original engine, gearbox, as well as rear axle, in addition to its factory series II body, fitted by Carrozzeria Scaglietti in 1964.
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Owned since 2000 by former Microsoft chief software application designer Dr. Greg Whitten, RM Sotheby’s declares that previous owners include a few of the world’s most prominent Ferrari collectors.
Under Dr. Whitten’s ownership, the GTO has competed in vintage events around the world over the last two decades, in addition to four of the lauded GTO anniversary tours.
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Earlier this year, it was rumoured that the personal sale of a pristine, early example saw £52 million modification hands. This example, utilized by Ferrari as a test cars and truck for Phil hill ahead of the 1962 Targa Florio road race, looks set to be the most costly cars and truck ever sold at auction should its £34 million plus estimation hold out.
The present record holder is one more 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO, which fetched over $38 million (£28.7 million) in 2014.
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