1967 Ferrari 275 Estimated To Sell For $14 million+
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1967 Ferrari 275 Estimated To Sell For $14 million+
Holy moly this thing is gorgeous.
Link: http://autofluence.com/ferrari/ferra...ng-to-auction/
Luigi Chinetti loved cars. There was no question about that. At 16 he became a mechanic outside of his native Milan, working for Alfa Romero until Mussolini’s tightly bound sticks and reeds came beating down a little too hard in Italy. Remaining with Romero, he escaped Fascism and moved to Paris, where he became a car salesman, then a race car driver. With two wins at the 24 hour Le Mans by 1934, Chinetti left for the United States in 1940 to compete in the Indy 500. With the outbreak of World War II at that time, Chinetti remained in the US, becoming a citizen in 1946.
After continuing to participate in races around the world, Chinetti brokered a deal with old friend Enzo Ferrari to become the first, and for some time, only, dealer of Ferrari automobiles in the United States. In 1958, Chinetti founded the North American Racing Team (NART), the group responsible for establishing Ferrari’s in the American racing circuit.
After the Ferrari 275 GTB/4 was introduced in Oct. 1966, Chinetti put in a special request with Enzo Ferrari for a Spyder version to be created. Initially, Ferrari declined, as they had also released a 330 GTS Spyder that same year. Undeterred, Chinetti contacted Sergio Scaglietti, Ferrari’s local coachbuilder. The bodies used on the 275 GTB and GTB/4 had been designed by Pininfarina, and Scaglietti was excited to have the opportunity to modify the car himself. After having Scaglietti present the idea to Ferrari, Chinetti’s request was approved and an order for 25 275 GTB/4 N.A.R.T. Spyders was placed. The first, chassis body 09347, was raced in the 1968 12 hours of Sebring, placing second in its class and doing absurdly well for a showroom model Ferrari.
The same car that tore up the Sebring was used by Steve McQueen in “The Thomas Crown Affair,” and then featured on the cover of Road and Track, where it was called “the most satisfying sports car in the world.” Sadly, despite the press coverage and love expressed for the car by McQueen, who even ordered one for himself, the cars did not prove to be as popular as Chinetti had hoped. Only 10 of the ordered 25 were created, and Chinetti was forced to discount the price of the remaining Spyders to be able to sell them.
Today, the idea that one of these cars would need a discount to be moved is nearly maddening. The remaining models are an ultimate collector’s car. And, if you have the means, at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance this August, one of these relics will be available for purchase and could become yours. Ordered from Chinetti himself by Eddie Smith, Sr., of North Carolina, this particular Spyder has been in the family, until now. The Smith family plans to donate all funds raised from the sale to charities the late Eddie, Sr. would have supported. With the last GTB Spyder to make it to auction selling at $3,900,000 in 2005, there are going to be some incredibly happy charities by the end of this year.
After continuing to participate in races around the world, Chinetti brokered a deal with old friend Enzo Ferrari to become the first, and for some time, only, dealer of Ferrari automobiles in the United States. In 1958, Chinetti founded the North American Racing Team (NART), the group responsible for establishing Ferrari’s in the American racing circuit.
The same car that tore up the Sebring was used by Steve McQueen in “The Thomas Crown Affair,” and then featured on the cover of Road and Track, where it was called “the most satisfying sports car in the world.” Sadly, despite the press coverage and love expressed for the car by McQueen, who even ordered one for himself, the cars did not prove to be as popular as Chinetti had hoped. Only 10 of the ordered 25 were created, and Chinetti was forced to discount the price of the remaining Spyders to be able to sell them.
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Beautiful car, but I can't be the only one a little surprised to see a NAPA battery in there..
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Here you go, this was in 2012 wish I had a pic for this car, maybe someone
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The 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO which we featured in out listing of most expensive Ferraris, now has gone on to become the 2nd most expensive car ever sold at an auction, by fetching a price of Ł20.2 million ($32.1 million). From 1962 till 1964, only 39 of these cars came out of the Ferrari factory, and have since then commanded record prices amongst vintage car collators, despite the recent years of economic downturn. This particular vehicle, has topped the ranks amongst most expensive auctioned cars in Britain, and will now head to Spain in the new owner’s collection.
1963 Ferrari 250 GTO
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The 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO which we featured in out listing of most expensive Ferraris, now has gone on to become the 2nd most expensive car ever sold at an auction, by fetching a price of Ł20.2 million ($32.1 million). From 1962 till 1964, only 39 of these cars came out of the Ferrari factory, and have since then commanded record prices amongst vintage car collators, despite the recent years of economic downturn. This particular vehicle, has topped the ranks amongst most expensive auctioned cars in Britain, and will now head to Spain in the new owner’s collection.
1963 Ferrari 250 GTO
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Wonder if the leather wrapped toolkit is original or a reproduction. I understand, by themselves, those things can go for $15-$20k for original ones.
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I just saw an episode of Chasing Classic Cars with a Gray coupe in it. They are stunning cars. They're worth even more if they have the original tool kit and books with them.
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I really want to see this thing in person before the auction since it's in NC
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Can you get to it?
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From what I can find, the owner lived in Lexington, which is about an hour and 40 minutes west of me. I highly doubt the family would let some college student come and check out a car of that caliber just for shits and giggles
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It would be worth a try!
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^^^ Indeed-at least you can say you got close to a $14m car.
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Good God. It's beautiful.
I would definitely pay that much for it.
I would definitely pay that much for it.
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As rare and cool as it is, I'd still rather have 14 REALLY awesome cars, or 7 REALLY REALLY awesome cars for $14M dollars.
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Anyone else get a PM from Altegris and BoostedJack? They both bought this car.
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Saw the vid on the $25m sale....pretty amazing.
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