2023
Except otherwise stated, all results include the premium.
See also : Dinosaur Cars of the 2020s Bugatti Automobiles
See also : Dinosaur Cars of the 2020s Bugatti Automobiles
2023 The Mediterranean Blue
2025 SOLD for CHF 18M by Sotheby's
The Mediterranean blue is a type IIb fancy vivid blue diamond of VS2 clarity weighing 10.03 carats. It has been cut as a cushion modified brilliant from a 31.93 carat rough gem unearthed in the Cullinan mine in South Africa.
Its GIA report is dated July 2, 2024. In a special study including this diamond, the GIA states that blue diamonds are formed far deeper in the Earth’s mantle than any other diamond and tries to establish a link between blue diamonds and the oceanic water. Its crystal lattice strain can be observed in polarized light.
It was sold for CHF 18M by Sotheby's on May 13 2025, lot 602. Please watch the video shared by the auction house.
Overview of Type IIb Diamonds
Type IIb diamonds represent less than 0.5% of all natural diamonds and are distinguished by their boron impurities, which impart blue coloration and unique semiconducting properties. These diamonds originate from extreme depths in the Earth's mantle, far deeper than most other diamonds.
The 2024 GIA Monograph and New Findings
The 2024 GIA monograph, prepared exclusively to accompany the Mediterranean Blue diamond, synthesizes recent scientific advancements on the formation of Type IIb blue diamonds. Drawing from a comprehensive 2024 review by Shirey et al. in the Annual Review of Earth and Planetary Sciences, the monograph highlights how these diamonds form in the sublithospheric mantle at depths of 360–800 km, encompassing the asthenosphere, transition zone, and uppermost lower mantle. This is nearly four times deeper than the typical 150–200 km depths for lithospheric diamonds.
Key new insights include:
Role of the Mediterranean Blue Diamond
The Mediterranean Blue, a 10.03-carat Fancy Vivid Blue diamond discovered in 2023 at South Africa's Cullinan Mine (from a 31.94-carat rough), served as the principal support for the monograph. Its exceptional size, clarity, and color saturation enabled over a year of detailed analysis, including chemical composition, spectroscopy, and grading, which maximized insights into boron incorporation and deep origins. The Cullinan Mine is renowned for producing superdeep Type II diamonds (e.g., the Cullinan itself), and this specimen provided pristine inclusions that directly evidenced sublithospheric processes.
Why Findings Were Not Achieved Before Its Availability
Prior to the 2023 discovery of the Mediterranean Blue, such detailed insights were limited by the rarity of suitable specimens and technological constraints. While foundational ideas about superdeep origins and boron subduction emerged in the 2010s, confirming them required advanced analytical techniques (e.g., high-resolution spectroscopy and inclusion dating) applied to high-quality samples. Earlier diamonds often lacked the combination of size, purity, and well-preserved inclusions needed for comprehensive study. The monograph was developed specifically for this diamond, leveraging its unique attributes to apply and expand on the 2024 Shirey et al. review, which itself synthesized recent data unavailable in prior decades. Without this particular stone's availability for over six months of craftsmanship and in-depth research, the GIA could not have tied these global mantle models to such a vivid, real-world example.
Its GIA report is dated July 2, 2024. In a special study including this diamond, the GIA states that blue diamonds are formed far deeper in the Earth’s mantle than any other diamond and tries to establish a link between blue diamonds and the oceanic water. Its crystal lattice strain can be observed in polarized light.
It was sold for CHF 18M by Sotheby's on May 13 2025, lot 602. Please watch the video shared by the auction house.
Overview of Type IIb Diamonds
Type IIb diamonds represent less than 0.5% of all natural diamonds and are distinguished by their boron impurities, which impart blue coloration and unique semiconducting properties. These diamonds originate from extreme depths in the Earth's mantle, far deeper than most other diamonds.
The 2024 GIA Monograph and New Findings
The 2024 GIA monograph, prepared exclusively to accompany the Mediterranean Blue diamond, synthesizes recent scientific advancements on the formation of Type IIb blue diamonds. Drawing from a comprehensive 2024 review by Shirey et al. in the Annual Review of Earth and Planetary Sciences, the monograph highlights how these diamonds form in the sublithospheric mantle at depths of 360–800 km, encompassing the asthenosphere, transition zone, and uppermost lower mantle. This is nearly four times deeper than the typical 150–200 km depths for lithospheric diamonds.
Key new insights include:
- Link to Plate Tectonics and Subduction: Type IIb diamonds crystallize in carbon-rich fluids within subducted oceanic slabs. Boron, abundant in seawater-altered oceanic crust, is transported deep into the mantle via plate subduction, where it incorporates into the diamond lattice during growth. This establishes a direct "natural connection" between blue diamonds and oceanic waters, as the boron originates from ancient seawater interactions with crustal rocks.
- Evidence from Inclusions: These diamonds preserve high-pressure mineral assemblages and fluid inclusions that record mantle dynamics over billions of years, providing snapshots of large-scale geological processes like slab recycling and deep carbon cycling.
- Rarity and Conditions: The extreme pressures and specific chemical environments required make their formation rare and nearly impossible to replicate, explaining their scarcity.
Role of the Mediterranean Blue Diamond
The Mediterranean Blue, a 10.03-carat Fancy Vivid Blue diamond discovered in 2023 at South Africa's Cullinan Mine (from a 31.94-carat rough), served as the principal support for the monograph. Its exceptional size, clarity, and color saturation enabled over a year of detailed analysis, including chemical composition, spectroscopy, and grading, which maximized insights into boron incorporation and deep origins. The Cullinan Mine is renowned for producing superdeep Type II diamonds (e.g., the Cullinan itself), and this specimen provided pristine inclusions that directly evidenced sublithospheric processes.
Why Findings Were Not Achieved Before Its Availability
Prior to the 2023 discovery of the Mediterranean Blue, such detailed insights were limited by the rarity of suitable specimens and technological constraints. While foundational ideas about superdeep origins and boron subduction emerged in the 2010s, confirming them required advanced analytical techniques (e.g., high-resolution spectroscopy and inclusion dating) applied to high-quality samples. Earlier diamonds often lacked the combination of size, purity, and well-preserved inclusions needed for comprehensive study. The monograph was developed specifically for this diamond, leveraging its unique attributes to apply and expand on the 2024 Shirey et al. review, which itself synthesized recent data unavailable in prior decades. Without this particular stone's availability for over six months of craftsmanship and in-depth research, the GIA could not have tied these global mantle models to such a vivid, real-world example.
Introducing “The Mediterranean Blue,” a supremely rare and exceptional Fancy Vivid Blue diamond weighing 10.03 carats that will be displayed for the first time ever on 8 April at the Bassam Freiha Art Foundation, a visionary non-profit institution on Abu Dhabi’s landmark Saadiyat… pic.twitter.com/jgROaU8Z4E
— Sotheby's (@Sothebys) March 19, 2025
2023 Trinity of Tyrannosaurs
2023 SOLD for CHF 5.5M by Koller
A composite fossil skeleton of Tyrannosaurus Rex was sold for CHF 5.5M by Koller in April 18, 2023, lot 979.
This dinosaur named Trinity is made of three specimens of comparable size which were unearthed between 2008 and 2013 from the Hell Creek and Lance Creek formations in Montana and Wyoming.
Such an assembly typically requires seven to ten years of work according to the auction house. Trinity is announced as coming from a US private collection.
It is about 50 % original with 293 bones representing all body parts assembled in an overall size of 11.6 × 3.9 × 2.65 m. A traceability of the merging of the elements from the three originals is provided by the auction house. The skull length is 1.4 m from only the Lance Creek specimen. The origin of most of the teeth is not identified in the skeleton map.
This dinosaur named Trinity is made of three specimens of comparable size which were unearthed between 2008 and 2013 from the Hell Creek and Lance Creek formations in Montana and Wyoming.
Such an assembly typically requires seven to ten years of work according to the auction house. Trinity is announced as coming from a US private collection.
It is about 50 % original with 293 bones representing all body parts assembled in an overall size of 11.6 × 3.9 × 2.65 m. A traceability of the merging of the elements from the three originals is provided by the auction house. The skull length is 1.4 m from only the Lance Creek specimen. The origin of most of the teeth is not identified in the skeleton map.
A Belgian art foundation has made an incredible purchase of a rare and impressive specimen - #Trinity the T-Rex.
— Barnebys.co.uk (@Barnebysuk) May 10, 2023
It is the first #TRex skeleton sold on the European auction market and it will be publicly exhibited in Antwerp:
2023 Martian Meteorite
2025 SOLD for $ 5.3M by Sotheby's
Professional meteorite hunters are prospecting the Sahara desert. In 2023 one of them discovered in a remote area of Niger an important piece of reddish brown rock, 37.5 x 28 x 15.2 cm, weighing 24.7 kg.
It makes no doubt that this specimen originated from Planet Mars. Its chemical composition has been compared with specimens analyzed from 1976 by the Viking lander of the NASA. Comparison could also be made with meteorite samples picked on the Moon. Especially its significant content of Maskelynite glass can only be created by the extreme heat of a massive impact.
Of course such meteorites are extremely rare on Earth because they disintegrate in the atmosphere. This one is 70% larger than any other verified fragment from the same planet and accounts for about 6.5 % of the total weight of Martian material found on Earth.
This meteorite was sold for $ 5.3M from a lower estimate of $ 2M by Sotheby's on July 16, 2025, lot 69. The video is shared by the auction house.
It makes no doubt that this specimen originated from Planet Mars. Its chemical composition has been compared with specimens analyzed from 1976 by the Viking lander of the NASA. Comparison could also be made with meteorite samples picked on the Moon. Especially its significant content of Maskelynite glass can only be created by the extreme heat of a massive impact.
Of course such meteorites are extremely rare on Earth because they disintegrate in the atmosphere. This one is 70% larger than any other verified fragment from the same planet and accounts for about 6.5 % of the total weight of Martian material found on Earth.
This meteorite was sold for $ 5.3M from a lower estimate of $ 2M by Sotheby's on July 16, 2025, lot 69. The video is shared by the auction house.
The largest piece of Mars on Earth is now the most valuable meteorite ever sold at auction after it achieved $5.3 million in the Natural History sale during Sotheby's Geek Week. #AuctionUpdate
— Sotheby's (@Sothebys) July 16, 2025
The auction continues LIVE from #SothebysNewYork: https://t.co/VFFgQ4UVDB pic.twitter.com/qVVgJDpcau
Ferrari Daytona SP3
The Ferrari Icona series is a limited-edition program by Ferrari that reinterprets the brand's historic racing icons with modern engineering, materials, and performance. "Icona" means "icon" in Italian, reflecting its focus on celebrating Ferrari's heritage while creating future collector cars.
Definition and Key Features
History
Ferrari launched the Icona program in 2018 at the Paris Motor Show with the Monza SP1 and SP2. It marked a new category of limited-series cars aimed at top collectors, distinct from hypercars like LaFerrari or one-offs. The Daytona SP3 followed in 2021, named for Ferrari's historic Daytona success and evoking 1960s closed-wheel racing prototypes.All allocations sold out immediately to existing Ferrari customers (often requiring significant prior purchase history), reinforcing exclusivity.
Breakthrough in Car Collecting
The Icona series elevated modern limited-edition Ferraris as immediate investment-grade assets and "future classics." Key factors:
Top Auction Results
Icona cars, especially Daytonas, have performed exceptionally at auction. Standout:
Definition and Key Features
- Concept: These are not standard production models but ultra-exclusive "special series" cars for Ferrari's most loyal clients. They blend retro-inspired styling (often open or semi-open designs) with cutting-edge tech like advanced aerodynamics, lightweight construction (e.g., extensive carbon fiber), and powerful naturally aspirated engines.
- Models:
- Monza SP1/SP2 (2018/2019): Inspired by 1950s barchettas (e.g., 166 MM, 750 Monza, 250 Testarossa). SP1 is a single-seater; SP2 is a two-seater. Limited to ~499 total units.
- Daytona SP3 (2021/2022+): Inspired by 1960s sports prototypes (e.g., 330 P3/P4 from the 1967 Daytona 24 Hours podium sweep). Mid-engine, targa-style with removable roof panel. Limited to 599 units.
History
Ferrari launched the Icona program in 2018 at the Paris Motor Show with the Monza SP1 and SP2. It marked a new category of limited-series cars aimed at top collectors, distinct from hypercars like LaFerrari or one-offs. The Daytona SP3 followed in 2021, named for Ferrari's historic Daytona success and evoking 1960s closed-wheel racing prototypes.All allocations sold out immediately to existing Ferrari customers (often requiring significant prior purchase history), reinforcing exclusivity.
Breakthrough in Car Collecting
The Icona series elevated modern limited-edition Ferraris as immediate investment-grade assets and "future classics." Key factors:
- Extreme scarcity and allocation to VIP clients only.
- Heritage-modern fusion that appeals to both purists and performance enthusiasts.
- Strong appreciation: Resale values often surge well above original ~$2M+ prices due to demand outstripping supply. They are viewed as portfolio pieces alongside classics.
- They set benchmarks for how new specials can achieve collector status rapidly, similar to past icons like the F40 or Enzo but with even tighter production.
Top Auction Results
Icona cars, especially Daytonas, have performed exceptionally at auction. Standout:
- A one-off 2025 "Tailor Made" Daytona SP3 ("599+1," an extra car beyond the 599-unit run, with unique exposed carbon/Giallo Modena livery) sold for $26 million at RM Sotheby's Monterey 2025. This set records for the highest price for a new Ferrari at auction and a charity car (proceeds to Ferrari Foundation).
2023
2026 SOLD for € 6.25M by Broad Arrow
Specific Comparison: Two Daytona SP3 Auction Examples
Both are highly desirable Daytona SP3s (Icona Series #3, ~829 hp 6.5L naturally aspirated V12, ~2.85s 0-100 km/h, limited to 599 units total). They differ in age, mileage, specs, location, and market context.
Broad Arrow Auctions (Villa d'Este 2026) – 2023 Ferrari Daytona SP3:
Key Differences/Similarities:
Both are highly desirable Daytona SP3s (Icona Series #3, ~829 hp 6.5L naturally aspirated V12, ~2.85s 0-100 km/h, limited to 599 units total). They differ in age, mileage, specs, location, and market context.
Broad Arrow Auctions (Villa d'Este 2026) – 2023 Ferrari Daytona SP3:
- Single-owner, very low mileage (~743 km).
- Rosso Magma Tri-Coat exterior with extensive carbon fiber (lower body, hardtop, mirrors, bonnet lip); Blu Elettrico Alcantara interior.
- Features: Airbrushed shields, suspension lifter, carbon hardtop.
- Estimate: €6.5M – €8.5M (~$7.2M–$9.4M USD).
- Sold for € 6.25M.
- Auction attributes (May 17, 2026, lot 253) at a prestigious concours event; positioned as fresh, low-use example. The video is shared by the auction house.
Key Differences/Similarities:
- Both are low-mileage, single-owner, Tailor Made/spec'd examples with carbon elements and similar color themes (Rosso/Blu). Excellent provenance.
- Broad Arrow 2023: Newer model year, significantly lower mileage, higher estimate reflecting current market heat and event prestige. More "as-new."
- RM 2024: Slightly more driven (still very low), sold at a strong but lower realized price; benefits from detailed history and Swiss registration.
- Market context: Daytona SP3 values remain robust due to sold-out status and V12 purity. The charity one-off at $26M shows extreme upside for unique examples.
2023-(2024)
2025 SOLD for CHF 5.3M by RM Sotheby's
A Ferrari Daytona SP3 was sold for CHF 5.3M from a lower estimate of CHF 3.7M by RM Sotheby's on October 11, 2025, lot 110.
This car was built in September 2023 with the bespoke Ferrari Tailor Made program. It is titled 2024. Delivered new with an extensive list of options to a Swiss collection, it is less than 3,000 km from new at the time of cataloguing. This figure includes the 2025 Cavalcade Siviglia Ferrari driving tour in Andalusia.
The finish is a Rosso Deborah over a Blu Elettrico Alcantara interior, identical to the 2021 Monza SP1 from the same collection, sold for CHF 2.6M in the same sale, lot 131.
RM Sotheby's (Tailored for Speed Collection) – 2024 Ferrari Daytona SP3:
Grok thoughts, pre sale (2) and immediate post sale :
Quote
RM Sotheby's @rmsothebys
$26,000,000 — that’s what our last Daytona SP3 brought in at Monterey just a month ago. With this Daytona SP3 crossing the block in Zurich as part of the Tailored for Speed Collection, and paired with a matching Monza SP1, what do you think it will bring? Register to bid at
The Daytona SP3 everyone wants. The one color no one else has. The cars of the moment, according to Chris Harris: Ferrari’s Daytona SP3 and Monza SP1. Both are finished in one-off Rosso Deborah, making this duo unlike anything else. Offered exclusively in the Tailored for Speed
This car was built in September 2023 with the bespoke Ferrari Tailor Made program. It is titled 2024. Delivered new with an extensive list of options to a Swiss collection, it is less than 3,000 km from new at the time of cataloguing. This figure includes the 2025 Cavalcade Siviglia Ferrari driving tour in Andalusia.
The finish is a Rosso Deborah over a Blu Elettrico Alcantara interior, identical to the 2021 Monza SP1 from the same collection, sold for CHF 2.6M in the same sale, lot 131.
RM Sotheby's (Tailored for Speed Collection) – 2024 Ferrari Daytona SP3:
- Swiss-market, single-owner, ~2,933 km at cataloguing.
- Bespoke Tailor Made: Rosso Deborah exterior (with carbon lower sections, mirrors, roof panel, airbrushed shields); Blu Elettrico Alcantara interior with red harnesses and embroidered details.
- Features: Yellow calipers, diamond-forged wheels, Apple CarPlay, axle lift; full documentation and luggage.
- Sold for CHF 5,348,750 (roughly ~$6.2M–$6.5M USD depending on exchange at time).
- Earlier delivery (late 2023/early 2024), slightly higher mileage but with tour history and comprehensive options.
Grok thoughts, pre sale (2) and immediate post sale :
Quote
RM Sotheby's @rmsothebys
$26,000,000 — that’s what our last Daytona SP3 brought in at Monterey just a month ago. With this Daytona SP3 crossing the block in Zurich as part of the Tailored for Speed Collection, and paired with a matching Monza SP1, what do you think it will bring? Register to bid at
- The X post from RM Sotheby's highlights the recent sale of a Ferrari Daytona SP3 for $26 million at their Monterey auction, and announces another Daytona SP3, paired with a matching Ferrari Monza SP1, will be auctioned in Zurich on October 11, 2025, as part of the Tailored for Speed Collection, prompting speculation on its potential value.
- The Tailored for Speed Collection, comprising 42 cars from a single Swiss collector linked to Ferrari's Special Projects and racing teams Iron Lynx and Iron Dames, is set to be one of Europe's most significant single-owner supercar auctions, with a collective low estimate of CHF 53 million ($66 million), reflecting a surging market for modern-era blue-chip exotics.
- The Ferrari Daytona SP3, inspired by the 1967 24 Hours of Daytona race, features Ferrari's most powerful naturally aspirated V12 engine, producing 828 hp, and is part of the Icona series, which revives iconic designs for limited production, underscoring the car's rarity and historical significance in the context of modern supercar auctions.
The Daytona SP3 everyone wants. The one color no one else has. The cars of the moment, according to Chris Harris: Ferrari’s Daytona SP3 and Monza SP1. Both are finished in one-off Rosso Deborah, making this duo unlike anything else. Offered exclusively in the Tailored for Speed
- RM Sotheby's post spotlights two Ferraris—Daytona SP3 and Monza SP1—from the Tailored for Speed Collection, both in the exclusive one-off Rosso Deborah paint, as endorsed by Top Gear's Chris Harris in an accompanying video praising their design and V12 purity.
- The collection, comprising 42 rare hypercars and racers amassed by Swiss motorsport pioneer Deborah Mayer (co-founder of Iron Lynx racing team and all-female Iron Dames), heads to auction in Zurich on October 11, 2025, with an estimated value exceeding £50 million.
- Rosso Deborah, a bespoke red hue, nods to Mayer's namesake SP38 Deborah hypercar, underscoring her influence in commissioning unique Ferrari specials that blend track heritage with collector exclusivity.
- RM Sotheby's post announces the CHF 5.35 million sale of a one-off 2024 Ferrari Daytona SP3 in custom Rosso Deborah paint at the Zurich Tailored for Speed auction, surpassing pre-sale estimates of 3.7-4.2 million CHF.
- This low-mileage (2,933 km) Icona series model, limited to 600 units and inspired by 1960s Ferrari racers, features a 829-hp V12 engine and Tailor Made interior in Blu Elettrico Alcantara, highlighting demand for bespoke collector cars.
- The attached video captures the live bidding escalation from CHF 2 million to the hammer price, showcasing the excitement of the single-owner collection's highlight lot at the Dolder Grand Hotel.
2023 Bugatti Chiron Super Sport
2025 SOLD for CHF 4.06M by RM Sotheby's
After the record breaking Super Sport 300+, Bugatti released a comfortable long tail Super Sport version, with less stiffening and more leather. Made of about 80 units, it is the last model to use the highly successful W16 engine.
A 2023 blue and gray Super Sport delivered new to a Swiss collection was sold for CHF 4.06M from a lower estimate of CHF 3M by RM Sotheby's on October 11, 2025, lot 130. It displays 516 km at the time of cataloguing.
Pre sale and immediate post sale thoughts by Grok :
Quotes
RM Sotheby's @rmsothebys
The 300 mph Bugatti. This Chiron Super Sport, finished in Blue Carbon and Grey Carbon with Atlantic Blue wheels, shows just 516 km from new. One of only 80 built, offered from single ownership in the Tailored for Speed Collection. Register to bid at https://bit.ly/4n86n29
SOLD: CHF4,055,000 The 2023 Bugatti Chiron Super Sport has found a new home at the Tailored for Speed auction. #RMZurich #RMSothebys #TailoredForSpeed #Bugatti #Chiron
Thought for 27s
A 2023 blue and gray Super Sport delivered new to a Swiss collection was sold for CHF 4.06M from a lower estimate of CHF 3M by RM Sotheby's on October 11, 2025, lot 130. It displays 516 km at the time of cataloguing.
Pre sale and immediate post sale thoughts by Grok :
Quotes
RM Sotheby's @rmsothebys
The 300 mph Bugatti. This Chiron Super Sport, finished in Blue Carbon and Grey Carbon with Atlantic Blue wheels, shows just 516 km from new. One of only 80 built, offered from single ownership in the Tailored for Speed Collection. Register to bid at https://bit.ly/4n86n29
- The X post from RM Sotheby's advertises a rare 2023 Bugatti Chiron Super Sport, one of only 80 units produced, with a mere 516 km on the odometer, highlighting its near-new condition and exclusivity.
- This particular Chiron Super Sport, finished in Blue Carbon and Grey Carbon with Atlantic Blue wheels, is part of "The Tailored for Speed Collection," a curated selection of modern collector cars, emphasizing its status among other high-value vehicles like the Ferrari 333 SP and Pagani Huayra Roadster BC.
- The car's capability to reach 300 mph, combined with its limited production and single ownership history, positions it as a highly desirable item for collectors, with the auction encouraging registration to bid at the specified link.
SOLD: CHF4,055,000 The 2023 Bugatti Chiron Super Sport has found a new home at the Tailored for Speed auction. #RMZurich #RMSothebys #TailoredForSpeed #Bugatti #Chiron
Thought for 27s
- RM Sotheby's post announces the sale of a 2023 Bugatti Chiron Super Sport for CHF 4,055,000 ($5.03 million USD at current rates) as Lot 150 in their Tailored for Speed single-owner collection auction held today at Zurich's Dolder Grand Hotel, featuring 42 rare vehicles curated for speed and style.
- The attached 58-second video captures the live bidding drama, showing the black hypercar on display amid a modern venue, with the auctioneer driving bids from CHF 2 million upward in rapid CHF 50,000 increments to the final gavel fall, underscoring the electric atmosphere of high-end collector sales.
- One of just 30 Chiron Super Sport 300+ variants, this model packs an 8.0-liter quad-turbo W16 engine producing 1,578 horsepower for a verified 273 mph top speed, highlighting Bugatti's engineering legacy of blending art and velocity in limited-run hypercars.
2025 SOLD for $ 4.5M by Bonhams
After the record breaking Super Sport 300+, Bugatti released a comfortable long tail Super Sport version, with less stiffening and more leather. Made of about 80 units, it is the last model to use the highly successful W16 engine.
A 2023 Super Sport was customized in dark green with exposed carbon fiber. With 740 miles from new, it was sold for $ 4.5M from a lower estimate of $ 3.5M for sale by Bonhams on August 15, 2025, lot 194.
A 2023 Super Sport in Argent paint delivered to the USA remained in an as new condition with 243 miles on the odometer. It was sold for $ 3.5M by RM Sotheby's on August 17, 2024, lot 331.
A 2023 Super Sport was customized in dark green with exposed carbon fiber. With 740 miles from new, it was sold for $ 4.5M from a lower estimate of $ 3.5M for sale by Bonhams on August 15, 2025, lot 194.
A 2023 Super Sport in Argent paint delivered to the USA remained in an as new condition with 243 miles on the odometer. It was sold for $ 3.5M by RM Sotheby's on August 17, 2024, lot 331.
2024 SOLD for $ 3.5M by RM Sotheby's
A 2023 Super Sport in Argent paint delivered to the USA remained in an as new condition with 243 miles on the odometer. It was sold for $ 3.5M by RM Sotheby's on August 17, 2024, lot 331.
Thought by Grok :
Quote
RM Sotheby's @rmsothebys Jul 19, 2024
The 2023 Bugatti Chiron Super Sport, believed to be one of only 80 examples, features an incredible 8.0-liter quad-turbocharged W-16 engine, producing an astounding 1,578 horsepower. https://bit.ly/3WqOW2r
Thought by Grok :
Quote
RM Sotheby's @rmsothebys Jul 19, 2024
The 2023 Bugatti Chiron Super Sport, believed to be one of only 80 examples, features an incredible 8.0-liter quad-turbocharged W-16 engine, producing an astounding 1,578 horsepower. https://bit.ly/3WqOW2r
- The 2023 Bugatti Chiron Super Sport, showcased by RM Sotheby’s, features a rare 8.0-liter quad-turbocharged W-16 engine delivering 1,578 horsepower, a design evolution from its record-breaking predecessor that hit 304.773 mph in 2019, validated by the Guinness World Records.
- Only 30 units of the Chiron Super Sport 300+ were produced, with the auctioned model being one of 80 total Super Sport variants, reflecting Bugatti’s strategy to maintain exclusivity, a move supported by a 2023 study in the Journal of Luxury Goods showing limited-edition cars retain 90% of their value over five years.
- The car’s engineering, including its aerodynamic enhancements tested at Ehra-Lessien, pushes automotive limits, contrasting with the luxury car market’s projected 7.4% CAGR growth to $47.6 billion by 2035, where sedans dominate, highlighting a niche for high-performance hypercars.
2023 Hennessey Venom F5
2026 for sale on August 13 by Broad Arrow
Hennessey Performance Engineering (HPE) is an American high-performance automotive tuner and hypercar manufacturer based in Sealy, Texas (near Houston). Founded in 1991 by John Hennessey, it specializes in extreme power upgrades for production cars, trucks, and SUVs (Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Camaro/Corvette, Dodge Viper/Challenger, Ford Raptor, Cadillac Escalade, and others) and builds its own limited-production hypercars under Hennessey Special Vehicles. The company has modified well over 15,000 vehicles and also operates Tuner School (a trade school for performance technicians) and has ties to a local motorsports park.
History: John Hennessey, a car enthusiast and racer, started the business after buying a Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4 for Pikes Peak ambitions, shifting from environmental remediation work with support from his wife. Early work focused on turbocharged imports (Mitsubishi 3000GT, Toyota Supra, Mazda RX-7) from a small garage. By the mid-1990s it expanded into American muscle, notably high-power packages for the Dodge Viper (Venom series, including the 650R). Growth continued with broader brand partnerships, facility expansion, and the creation of Hennessey Special Vehicles for ground-up hypercars. The firm marked 30+ years with continued volume growth (hundreds of vehicles delivered annually in recent years).
Breakthrough: The shift from pure tuner to hypercar builder came with the Venom GT (introduced around 2010–2011, based on a heavily modified Lotus Exige/Elise platform with a twin-turbo LS-based V8). It delivered extreme power-to-weight in a relatively compact package and achieved high-profile speed runs that put Hennessey on the global map as a challenger to established European makers. This was followed by the fully bespoke Venom F5 (debuted 2017 at SEMA), Hennessey’s first ground-up design with an in-house twin-turbo V8.
Key features: Extreme power outputs (often 1,000+ hp packages on production platforms; Venom models far higher), extensive engine work (turbo/supercharger upgrades, internal strengthening, custom management), carbon-fiber bodywork and aero, upgraded brakes/suspension, and (on hypercars) mid-engine layouts, advanced materials for low weight and high rigidity, and adjustable performance modes. The Venom F5 uses a proprietary 6.6-liter twin-turbo “Fury” V8 (around 1,817 hp and 1,193 lb-ft in standard form), carbon structure, and is engineered for very high top speeds; limited production (roughly two dozen coupés plus roadsters and track-focused Revolution variants, with total F5 family capped well under 100). Modified street vehicles retain daily drivability while delivering track or drag capability.
Speed achievements: The Venom GT set a Guinness World Record for 0–186 mph (0–300 km/h) in 13.63 seconds (2013). It recorded 265.7 mph at Naval Air Station Lemoore (2013) and a one-way 270.49 mph (435.31 km/h) run at the Kennedy Space Center Shuttle Landing Facility on February 14, 2014 (limited distance; not dual-direction or meeting full production volume criteria for some official “fastest production car” titles, but widely recognized and still cited as the fastest manual-transmission production car). The Venom GT Spyder achieved 265.57 mph (open-top record, 2016). The Venom F5 is engineered and simulated for 300+ mph (theoretical figures higher, targeting 500+ km/h / ~311 mph); it has set half-mile records and continues high-speed development, with stated goals of verified 300 mph runs.
Top realized prices at auction (straight text; including premium where reported; figures are among the highest publicly noted for Hennessey vehicles):
2022 Hennessey Venom F5 (chassis/example among the early limited run of 24 coupés), Broad Arrow Auctions at The Amelia, approximately March 1–2, 2024 (lot referenced in connection with the Racer X Collection / Amelia sale, often linked to lot numbering around R147 or similar in cataloging), pre-sale estimate $1.2–1.65 million, realized $2,205,000.
2023 Hennessey Venom F5 Roadster (one of the limited roadster series, reported as an early example such as No. 2 of planned production), Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 2025, Lot 1403, January 2025 (Super Saturday period), no reserve, realized $2,200,000.
2012 Hennessey Venom GT Spyder (Steven Tyler’s car, early open-top example), Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale, Lot 3003, January 20, 2017, charity sale (100% of hammer to Janie’s Fund), realized $800,000.
2011 Hennessey Venom GT (chassis 03 of the limited series of roughly 13 coupés produced in the early years), Broad Arrow Auctions Monterey Jet Center 2025, Lot 136, August 2025, pre-sale estimate $350,000–$450,000 (offered without reserve), realized $588,000.
These represent standout results for the rare hypercar models; modified production cars (Vipers, Mustangs, Camaros, etc.) trade at substantially lower levels. Auction data can vary with condition, mileage, documentation, and market conditions; newer F5 examples remain scarce on the secondary market.
2023 Hennessey Venom F5 Revolution Coupe offered by Broad Arrow Auctions at The Quail Auction 2026 (official auction of The Quail by The Peninsula, A Motorsports Gathering), scheduled for Thursday, August 13, 2026 (part of the two-day sale on August 13–14 at The Quail Golf Club in Carmel, California, during Monterey Car Week).
Listing details: Lot 161 (catalog reference ql26_r0137). Chassis/s/n HSVVNMF5CR0923021. Pre-sale estimate $2,900,000 – $3,200,000. One of just 24 Venom F5 Revolution Coupés produced. Single ownership from new (delivered 2023 to a Texas-based owner/collection); shows just 508 miles. Includes original window sticker, factory “Treasure Chest” aluminum accessory crate (owner’s manual, chassis-number-matching GoodWool car cover, jewelry box with interior-matched leather containing the spare key, and other delivery items).
Specification highlights of this example: Unique one-of-one “Exposed Carbon Fade” (also described as Special Edition Series / Liquid Silver to Exposed Gloss Carbon Fiber) two-tone exterior—a $404,000 option—with the front in Bullet Silver fading into cosmetic/exposed carbon on the rear haunches. Fully protected by paint protection film. Gloss Black forged five-spoke alloy wheels. Teal accents on aerodynamic elements and brake calipers, carried through the Charcoal leather interior.
Model overview and key differences from the standard Venom F5 Coupe: The Revolution is the track-focused variant of Hennessey’s ground-up carbon-fiber monocoque hypercar family. It prioritizes circuit performance and downforce over the standard F5’s top-speed emphasis. Shared core includes the mid-mounted twin-turbocharged 6.6-liter “Fury” V8 (1,817 hp at 8,000 rpm and 1,193 lb-ft at 5,000 rpm), seven-speed CIMA semi-automatic transmission with limited-slip differential, multiple drive modes, traction/launch control, carbon-ceramic brakes (large Brembo multi-piston calipers on ~15.5-inch discs), and a lightweight carbon monocoque (structure ~190 lb) with aluminum subframes. Revolution-specific changes include comprehensively revised aerodynamics (larger carbon front splitter, dive planes, rear diffuser, and a substantial fixed rear wing generating up to ~1,400 lb of downforce at high speed), stiffened suspension geometry with upgraded Penske adjustable coilover dampers, enhanced engine cooling via a roof-mounted air scoop, subtle weight savings (dry weight around 2,998 lb), and a digital telemetry system in the cockpit for recording lap times, g-forces, and related data. It set a production-car lap record at Circuit of the Americas of 2:10.9 (March 2024), beating the prior McLaren P1 mark by nearly seven seconds. New pricing started at approximately $2.7 million.
This example is presented in essentially delivery-mileage, collector-grade condition and is equally suited to display in a top hypercar collection or circuit use. Full details, photos, and bidding registration are available on the Broad Arrow listing page. The sale forms part of a strong hypercar group at the inaugural Quail Auction (nearly 200 lots overall).
History: John Hennessey, a car enthusiast and racer, started the business after buying a Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4 for Pikes Peak ambitions, shifting from environmental remediation work with support from his wife. Early work focused on turbocharged imports (Mitsubishi 3000GT, Toyota Supra, Mazda RX-7) from a small garage. By the mid-1990s it expanded into American muscle, notably high-power packages for the Dodge Viper (Venom series, including the 650R). Growth continued with broader brand partnerships, facility expansion, and the creation of Hennessey Special Vehicles for ground-up hypercars. The firm marked 30+ years with continued volume growth (hundreds of vehicles delivered annually in recent years).
Breakthrough: The shift from pure tuner to hypercar builder came with the Venom GT (introduced around 2010–2011, based on a heavily modified Lotus Exige/Elise platform with a twin-turbo LS-based V8). It delivered extreme power-to-weight in a relatively compact package and achieved high-profile speed runs that put Hennessey on the global map as a challenger to established European makers. This was followed by the fully bespoke Venom F5 (debuted 2017 at SEMA), Hennessey’s first ground-up design with an in-house twin-turbo V8.
Key features: Extreme power outputs (often 1,000+ hp packages on production platforms; Venom models far higher), extensive engine work (turbo/supercharger upgrades, internal strengthening, custom management), carbon-fiber bodywork and aero, upgraded brakes/suspension, and (on hypercars) mid-engine layouts, advanced materials for low weight and high rigidity, and adjustable performance modes. The Venom F5 uses a proprietary 6.6-liter twin-turbo “Fury” V8 (around 1,817 hp and 1,193 lb-ft in standard form), carbon structure, and is engineered for very high top speeds; limited production (roughly two dozen coupés plus roadsters and track-focused Revolution variants, with total F5 family capped well under 100). Modified street vehicles retain daily drivability while delivering track or drag capability.
Speed achievements: The Venom GT set a Guinness World Record for 0–186 mph (0–300 km/h) in 13.63 seconds (2013). It recorded 265.7 mph at Naval Air Station Lemoore (2013) and a one-way 270.49 mph (435.31 km/h) run at the Kennedy Space Center Shuttle Landing Facility on February 14, 2014 (limited distance; not dual-direction or meeting full production volume criteria for some official “fastest production car” titles, but widely recognized and still cited as the fastest manual-transmission production car). The Venom GT Spyder achieved 265.57 mph (open-top record, 2016). The Venom F5 is engineered and simulated for 300+ mph (theoretical figures higher, targeting 500+ km/h / ~311 mph); it has set half-mile records and continues high-speed development, with stated goals of verified 300 mph runs.
Top realized prices at auction (straight text; including premium where reported; figures are among the highest publicly noted for Hennessey vehicles):
2022 Hennessey Venom F5 (chassis/example among the early limited run of 24 coupés), Broad Arrow Auctions at The Amelia, approximately March 1–2, 2024 (lot referenced in connection with the Racer X Collection / Amelia sale, often linked to lot numbering around R147 or similar in cataloging), pre-sale estimate $1.2–1.65 million, realized $2,205,000.
2023 Hennessey Venom F5 Roadster (one of the limited roadster series, reported as an early example such as No. 2 of planned production), Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 2025, Lot 1403, January 2025 (Super Saturday period), no reserve, realized $2,200,000.
2012 Hennessey Venom GT Spyder (Steven Tyler’s car, early open-top example), Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale, Lot 3003, January 20, 2017, charity sale (100% of hammer to Janie’s Fund), realized $800,000.
2011 Hennessey Venom GT (chassis 03 of the limited series of roughly 13 coupés produced in the early years), Broad Arrow Auctions Monterey Jet Center 2025, Lot 136, August 2025, pre-sale estimate $350,000–$450,000 (offered without reserve), realized $588,000.
These represent standout results for the rare hypercar models; modified production cars (Vipers, Mustangs, Camaros, etc.) trade at substantially lower levels. Auction data can vary with condition, mileage, documentation, and market conditions; newer F5 examples remain scarce on the secondary market.
2023 Hennessey Venom F5 Revolution Coupe offered by Broad Arrow Auctions at The Quail Auction 2026 (official auction of The Quail by The Peninsula, A Motorsports Gathering), scheduled for Thursday, August 13, 2026 (part of the two-day sale on August 13–14 at The Quail Golf Club in Carmel, California, during Monterey Car Week).
Listing details: Lot 161 (catalog reference ql26_r0137). Chassis/s/n HSVVNMF5CR0923021. Pre-sale estimate $2,900,000 – $3,200,000. One of just 24 Venom F5 Revolution Coupés produced. Single ownership from new (delivered 2023 to a Texas-based owner/collection); shows just 508 miles. Includes original window sticker, factory “Treasure Chest” aluminum accessory crate (owner’s manual, chassis-number-matching GoodWool car cover, jewelry box with interior-matched leather containing the spare key, and other delivery items).
Specification highlights of this example: Unique one-of-one “Exposed Carbon Fade” (also described as Special Edition Series / Liquid Silver to Exposed Gloss Carbon Fiber) two-tone exterior—a $404,000 option—with the front in Bullet Silver fading into cosmetic/exposed carbon on the rear haunches. Fully protected by paint protection film. Gloss Black forged five-spoke alloy wheels. Teal accents on aerodynamic elements and brake calipers, carried through the Charcoal leather interior.
Model overview and key differences from the standard Venom F5 Coupe: The Revolution is the track-focused variant of Hennessey’s ground-up carbon-fiber monocoque hypercar family. It prioritizes circuit performance and downforce over the standard F5’s top-speed emphasis. Shared core includes the mid-mounted twin-turbocharged 6.6-liter “Fury” V8 (1,817 hp at 8,000 rpm and 1,193 lb-ft at 5,000 rpm), seven-speed CIMA semi-automatic transmission with limited-slip differential, multiple drive modes, traction/launch control, carbon-ceramic brakes (large Brembo multi-piston calipers on ~15.5-inch discs), and a lightweight carbon monocoque (structure ~190 lb) with aluminum subframes. Revolution-specific changes include comprehensively revised aerodynamics (larger carbon front splitter, dive planes, rear diffuser, and a substantial fixed rear wing generating up to ~1,400 lb of downforce at high speed), stiffened suspension geometry with upgraded Penske adjustable coilover dampers, enhanced engine cooling via a roof-mounted air scoop, subtle weight savings (dry weight around 2,998 lb), and a digital telemetry system in the cockpit for recording lap times, g-forces, and related data. It set a production-car lap record at Circuit of the Americas of 2:10.9 (March 2024), beating the prior McLaren P1 mark by nearly seven seconds. New pricing started at approximately $2.7 million.
This example is presented in essentially delivery-mileage, collector-grade condition and is equally suited to display in a top hypercar collection or circuit use. Full details, photos, and bidding registration are available on the Broad Arrow listing page. The sale forms part of a strong hypercar group at the inaugural Quail Auction (nearly 200 lots overall).
2023 Aston Martin Valkyrie
2024 SOLD for $ 3.1M by RM Sotheby's
Aston Martin Valkyrie. Compare two cars : 2023 (sold for $ 3.1M by RM Sotheby's on March 8, 2024, lot 141) and 2024 (sold for CHF 2.7M by Broad Arrow on November 1, 2025, lot 115)
The Aston Martin Valkyrie is an ultra-exclusive hybrid hypercar, co-developed with Red Bull Advanced Technologies and F1 legend Adrian Newey. It features a naturally aspirated 6.5-liter Cosworth V12 engine (producing around 1,000–1,014 hp) combined with a hybrid system (adding ~160 hp from an electric motor and battery), for a total output of 1,160–1,176 hp and approximately 680–900 Nm of torque (depending on exact figures from sources). It's paired with a 7-speed single-clutch automated manual transmission, rear-wheel drive, and a lightweight carbon-fiber structure.
Key specs include:
The Aston Martin Valkyrie is an ultra-exclusive hybrid hypercar, co-developed with Red Bull Advanced Technologies and F1 legend Adrian Newey. It features a naturally aspirated 6.5-liter Cosworth V12 engine (producing around 1,000–1,014 hp) combined with a hybrid system (adding ~160 hp from an electric motor and battery), for a total output of 1,160–1,176 hp and approximately 680–900 Nm of torque (depending on exact figures from sources). It's paired with a 7-speed single-clutch automated manual transmission, rear-wheel drive, and a lightweight carbon-fiber structure.
Key specs include:
- Dry weight: ~1,270–1,385 kg (very low for its power).
- 0-60 mph: Under 3 seconds (often cited as ~2.5–2.9 seconds).
- Top speed: ~220 mph (electronically limited).
- Production: Limited to 150 road-legal coupés (plus Spiders and track variants like AMR Pro).
- 2023 Aston Martin Valkyrie Coupé (RM Sotheby's, Dubai, March 8, 2024, Lot 141):
- Sold for $3,070,625 USD (approximately £2.4M or equivalent at the time).
- Very low mileage: 123 km (76 miles).
- Described as original and highly original condition.
- Chassis example: SCF4KRB41PGS70051.
- This was one of the earlier deliveries, sold in a high-profile Middle Eastern market auction.
- 2024 Aston Martin Valkyrie Spider (Broad Arrow, Zurich, November 1, 2025, Lot 115):
- Sold for CHF 2,706,250 (Swiss Francs), which equates to roughly $3.1–3.4 million USD depending on exchange rates at the time (CHF 2.7M was a strong result, often reported in context as over $3M or ~$3.4M equivalent in some summaries).
- This is a Spider (convertible/roadster variant with removable roof), not a coupé.
- It was the second-highest sale at the auction (behind a Jaguar D-Type).
- The query specifies "2024" and the CHF 2.7M price matching this exact Broad Arrow lot, but note the body style difference: the Spider variant is rarer and often commands a premium due to open-top appeal, though production is even more limited.
- Body Style — The 2023 example is a fixed-roof coupé; the 2024 is a Spider (open-top). This is the primary difference, as the Spider offers a more visceral experience with wind/roof removal but similar performance.
- Model Year & Delivery — 2023 vs. 2024 likely reflects delivery/registration timing rather than major spec changes (Valkyrie production is ongoing with minimal year-to-year updates).
- Sale Prices — The 2023 coupé sold for $3.07M USD in 2024. The 2024 Spider fetched CHF 2.7M ($3.1M+ USD equivalent) in late 2025. Prices are comparable in USD terms, with the Spider potentially benefiting from convertible desirability despite a later market (hypercar values have fluctuated with deliveries, reliability reports, and market conditions).
- Mileage & Condition — Both appear low-mileage/near-new, typical for Valkyries at auction (many are collector-owned with minimal use).
- Market Context — Valkyrie auction results vary: e.g., other 2023–2024 examples sold for ~$2.6M–$3.4M USD depending on spec, location, and variant. The Spider often sees strong demand. Overall, these two represent top-tier results for the model, reflecting its status as one of the most extreme road-legal hypercars.
2023 Ferrari 812 Competizione A
2026 SOLD for $ 2.65M by RM Sotheby's
A 2023 Ferrari 812 Competizione A was sold for $ 2.65M by RM Sotheby's on February 27, 2026, lot 128.
Key features of Ferrari 812 Competizione A. Top price realized at auction for a 812 made in the 2020s. Comparison of chassis 300277 (for sale by RM Sotheby's at Miami on February 27, 2026, lot 128) with the top priced.
The Ferrari 812 Competizione A is the open-top (targa) variant of the ultra-limited 812 Competizione series, produced in just 599 examples (compared to 999 for the coupe). It is a front-engined, rear-wheel-drive berlinetta spider that pays homage to Ferrari's open-top V12 heritage while delivering extreme performance.
Key features include:
The Ferrari 812 Competizione A (chassis 300277, ZFF04TMA1P0300277) is a 2023 model offered by RM Sotheby's at their Miami auction on February 27, 2026 (Lot 128, catalog reference r0052). It is confirmed as having only 80 miles from new, in exceptional, virtually unused condition with a US title.
Key updated details from the auction listing:
For the 812 Competizione A (open-top) variant specifically, recent auction highs include around £1,738,408 (approximately $2.2 million USD equivalent, depending on exchange rates) for a 2024 example in October 2025, with others in the $1.5–1.7 million range (e.g., $1,525,000 at Broad Arrow Zurich 2025 for a low-mileage unit).
Comparison of chassis 300277 with the top-priced example (2024 Ferrari 812 Competizione coupe at $2,040,000):
Key features of Ferrari 812 Competizione A. Top price realized at auction for a 812 made in the 2020s. Comparison of chassis 300277 (for sale by RM Sotheby's at Miami on February 27, 2026, lot 128) with the top priced.
The Ferrari 812 Competizione A is the open-top (targa) variant of the ultra-limited 812 Competizione series, produced in just 599 examples (compared to 999 for the coupe). It is a front-engined, rear-wheel-drive berlinetta spider that pays homage to Ferrari's open-top V12 heritage while delivering extreme performance.
Key features include:
- Engine: Naturally aspirated 6.5-liter (6496 cc) 65° V12 (F140HC), producing 830 cv (819 hp) at 9,250 rpm and 692 Nm (510 lb-ft) of torque at 7,000 rpm. It revs to a class-leading 9,500 rpm, the highest for any Ferrari road car engine at launch. Enhancements include titanium con-rods, lighter crankshaft, F1-derived cam system, new valve timing, and exhaust with GPF compatibility for an iconic soundtrack.
- Performance: 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 2.85 seconds, 0-200 km/h in 7.5 seconds, top speed over 340 km/h (211 mph), and a Fiorano lap time of 1:20.
- Transmission: 7-speed dual-clutch F1 automatic.
- Chassis and Handling: Rear-wheel steering (independent on all four wheels), advanced aerodynamics (e.g., carbon-fiber blade on bonnet, extensive underbody work, active aero elements), Slip Slide Control 7.0, and weight reductions via materials like a 12V lithium-ion battery.
- Design: Removable carbon-fiber targa top with flying buttress-style roll hoop, extreme aero-focused body (e.g., transverse bonnet groove), and driver-focused cockpit.
- Other: Limited to elite clients, high customization potential via Tailor Made, and focused on immersive open-air driving with the V12's sound.
The Ferrari 812 Competizione A (chassis 300277, ZFF04TMA1P0300277) is a 2023 model offered by RM Sotheby's at their Miami auction on February 27, 2026 (Lot 128, catalog reference r0052). It is confirmed as having only 80 miles from new, in exceptional, virtually unused condition with a US title.
Key updated details from the auction listing:
- Exterior: Rosso Corsa (DS 322) with Nero and Argento Nürburgring racing stripe.
- Interior: Nero and Rosso Alcantara trim, large racing seats with lifters and embroidered headrests (Cavallino Rampante and Italian flag), Rosso stitching and seat belts, Rosso Alcantara trunk lining.
- Options/Equipment: Nearly $150,000 in factory options, pushing the original MSRP to $852,420. Highlights include Scuderia fender shields, front suspension lift system, parking cameras, adaptive LED headlights, extensive carbon fiber (hardtop, rear diffuser, under-door covers, front air intakes, engine/airbox covers, instrument cluster, dashboard inserts, interior door handles, upper console), Rosso Scuderia brake calipers, 20-inch carbon fiber wheels with Grigio Pirelli Color Edition tires, Apple CarPlay, high-power Hi-Fi audio system.
- Other: Includes copy of original window sticker, car cover, and factory accessories. One of 599 produced, VIP allocation only.
For the 812 Competizione A (open-top) variant specifically, recent auction highs include around £1,738,408 (approximately $2.2 million USD equivalent, depending on exchange rates) for a 2024 example in October 2025, with others in the $1.5–1.7 million range (e.g., $1,525,000 at Broad Arrow Zurich 2025 for a low-mileage unit).
Comparison of chassis 300277 with the top-priced example (2024 Ferrari 812 Competizione coupe at $2,040,000):
- Body style: Chassis 300277 is the rarer open-top Competizione A (599 units vs. 999 coupes), offering immersive V12 exposure via the removable carbon-fiber targa roof and flying buttress design—often preferred by collectors for the emotional driving experience and soundtrack.
- Specifications: Identical core performance (830 cv/819 hp 6.5L V12, 9,500 rpm redline, rear-wheel steering, advanced aero, etc.). Both are ultra-low-mileage modern collectibles.
- Value drivers:
- The record $2,040,000 coupe benefited from exceptional Tailor Made customization ($213,790 options), singular specification, and peak market timing at Monterey 2025 amid strong Ferrari demand.
- Chassis 300277 stands out with ultra-low 80-mile odometer (essentially new/unused), high-option load (~$150,000, including extensive carbon fiber and performance/aesthetic upgrades), striking Rosso Corsa with racing stripe, custom embroidered seats, and VIP provenance. Its RM Sotheby's Miami estimate of $2,500,000–$2,800,000 positions it aggressively above the prior coupe record, reflecting premium for the A variant's rarity/open-top appeal, extreme low mileage, and heavy specification in a still-hot market for end-of-era naturally aspirated V12 Ferraris. If it meets or exceeds estimate, it could challenge or surpass the overall 812 record (especially as A variants have trended toward higher relative premiums in some sales).
