Explore the ultimate expression of automotive art with our featured Ferrari 250 GTO - the most valuable car in history. Discover how 36 racing machines became the most desirable objects on four wheels.
Featured Ferrari 250 GTO Specifications:
Production: 1962-1964 (36 units total)
Original Price: $18,000
Current Value: Up to $70 million
Engine: 3.0L Colombo V12
Power: 300 HP @ 7,500 RPM
Top Speed: 174 mph
Racing Achievements: 3 consecutive World Championships (1962-1964)
Key Historical Facts:
Only 36 examples produced, all still existing
Officially recognized as a work of art by Italian courts
Developed using wind tunnel testing at Pisa University
Personal approval required from Enzo Ferrari for purchase
Famous Owners:
Ralph Lauren (fashion designer)
Nick Mason (Pink Floyd drummer)
Craig McCaw (telecommunications billionaire)
Gianni Bulgari (jewelry heir)
Sources: Ferrari Archives, RM Sotheby's, Forbes, Octane Magazin
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