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Plus Ferrari

The lots below do not currently have a position in a thematic page.
Except otherwise stated, all results include the premium.

​​1953 Ferrari 250 MM
2014 SOLD for $ 7.3M by Bonhams

Two new models confront in the 1952 Mille Miglia. The Mercedes-Benz 300 SL is the fastest but the race is won by the prototype of the Ferrari 250 S coachworked in berlinetta by Vignale. The exceptional driving stability of the Ferrari had compensated such a disability.

The history of motorsport enables to observe a process of continuous improvement, especially at that time. Ferrari develops an evolution of the 250 for the 1953 Mille Miglia: the 250 MM. This race will be won, however, by a more powerful Ferrari, a 340 MM coachworked in spider by Vignale.

Behind the scenes, another event took place in 1951 in a "neutral ground" halfway between Milan and Turin: the successful negotiation between Ferrari and Pinin Farina. Until then, according to the pre-war practice, Ferrari had no assigned bodybuilder. Its cars were processed by Zagato, Touring, Ghia and Vignale, among others. The co-operation with Scaglietti is slightly later.

On August 14, 2014, Bonhams sold for $ 7.3M a 250 MM berlinetta made in 1953
, lot 6. This superb early example of a co-operation between Ferrari and Pinin Farina already displays the elegance of shape that will make the charm of the future grand touring 250, until the GTO through TdF and GT.

Vignale built 12 Spiders for competition on the 250 MM chassis. A Series II made in 1953 had an extensive racing history up to 1955 in the hands of its owner based in Detroit. Keeping its matching numbers engine and its original chassis, gearbox and coachwork, it was sold for $ 5.4M by Gooding on January 18, 2019, lot 42.

1957 Ferrari 500 TRC
2022 SOLD for $ 7.8M by RM Sotheby's

​In the mid-1950s, Ferrari tried various combinations of engines and volumes to have more chances to win competitions in all their diversity. In 1954 the four-cylinder in-line engines from the ex Lampredi product line simultaneously power the 500 Mondial (2 liters), the 750 Monza (3 liters) and the 860 Monza (3.5 liters).

In 1956 the 500 Mondial is replaced by another 2 liters 4 cylinders, the 500 TR, produced in 16 units bodied by Scaglietti. This model is the first to receive the qualifier TR for Testa Rossa describing a gloss red paint finish on the cylinder block.
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Its follower in 1957 is the 500 TRC, made in 19 units bodied as spiders by Scaglietti, modified from the TR model to match the Annex C of the racing code, referred by the C in the suffix. The figure of 19 includes the two 625, narrated below.

The cockpit is widened,  a passenger side door is added, a full width windscreen with wipers is fitted, a 120 liter fuel tank and an optional convertible top are installed. The lower hood and reshaped wheel arches and fenders combined with the longer wheelbase make it a masterpiece of Scaglietti.

The penultimate 500 TRC was sold for $ 7.8M by RM Sotheby's on August 19, 2022, lot 230. It was raced up to 1963 including SCCA championship and 1957 Le Mans 24. It has been re-united with its original engine and is accompanied by a previously fitted engine.

Two TRC were prepared together in 1957 by the factory with the 2.5 litre 625 LM Lampredi type engine made of 4 cylinders on line. 2,500 cc was the largest displacement authorized at Le Mans after the 1955 accident.

Both Testa Rossas had been specifically ordered by Ferrari Californian importer John von Neumann. They were raced by him and by his daughter Josie in Ladies races. Neumann appreciated them as the 
best handling and easiest of all Ferraris to drive in a race.

​The second of von Neumann's 625s is the 9th TRC. It was sold for € 5M by RM Auctions on May 12, 2012, lot 345. Completely restored in the 1980s, it is fitted with a 3 liter V-12 but the original engine in matching numbers had just been re-united with the lot. Please watch the video shared by the auction house.

The 500 TRC was the last 4 cylinder racing car built by Ferrari. The Testa Rossa tradition was continued on the V 12-powered 250 TR.

​1960 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider
2012 SOLD for $ 11.3M by Gooding

A Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider Competizione was sold for $ 11.3M from a lower estimate of $ 7M by Gooding on August 18, 2012. Made in 1960, it had been used as a show car by George Reed, Ferrari's agent in Illinois and Wisconsin. It is in excellent condition but with no racing history.

1960 250 GT SWB California Spider
2023 SOLD for $ 8.25M by RM Sotheby's

The second SWB was completed in August 1960. This transition California Spider with a steel body is one of only two fitted with the Tipo 128F engine of the 250 GTE 2+2 Series 2 and one of only three without side vents. It does not have the covered headlights.

It was sold after auction for $ 8.25M by RM Sotheby's on August 19, 2023, lot 354. Please watch the video shared by the auction house. It was refinished before the sale to its livery of the 1962 Targa Florio which had been the only racing event in its early period. Its engine, gearbox and rear axle are in matching numbers. Its original soft top and hard top accompany in separate cases.

1961 250 GT SWB California Spider
​2008 SOLD for € 7M by RM Auctions

On May 18, 2008 RM Auctions in association with Sotheby's sold for € 7M the 1961 SWB that had belonged to the actor James Coburn from 1964 until his death in 2002.

1962 Ferrari 268 SP
2021 SOLD for $ 7.7M by RM Sotheby's

The success of a sports car requires the mastery of chassis, engine and aerodynamics. A synergy between Formula 1 and Grand Touring is of course suitable. In 1961, Ferrari goes even further in its expertise by developing new models for the category of sports prototypes (SP).

The name of Dino is attached to these new products, both for the car models and for the engines. A motorist engineer in the company of his father, Dino Ferrari had died at age 24 of the Duchenne muscular dystrophy in 1956.

The model designation of the Dino range is new. The first two digits denote the displacement in deciliters and the third digit is the number of cylinders.

The press conference of February 1962 unveils an accumulation of wonders. The 156 had dominated the Formula 1 throughout 1961. The new 250 GTO demonstrates Ferrari's full control in Grand Touring. Beside them, Ferrari displays the already known 246 SP along with the 196 SP and 286 SP widening the range of the 6 cylinders, and the very new 248 SP.

Body development for the new prototypes is entrusted to Fantuzzi. The protruding nose is validated by wind tunnel testing. These small lightweight spiders with a very low center of gravity are designed for top speed and endurance.

The experimental phase goes on with an overall total of only six cars. The 248 SP is not powerful enough. Ferrari upgrades the two 248 SP cars into a new standard, 268 SP, embedding one of the rarest Ferrari engines, a V-8 2.6 liters of which only 4 units were made.

​One of these cars remains in the 268 SP configuration. It was sold for $ 7.7M by RM Sotheby's on August 13, 2021, lot 234. Please watch the video prepared by RM before it passed on August 20, 2016, lot 240.

Also in 1962 the only other 248/268 was once again modified, to 196 SP. It passed at RM on August 16, 2019, lot 244.

1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica
2015 SOLD for $ 7.6M by RM Sotheby's

While their 250 GT cars dominate the endurance competitions in accordance with the regulations of their time, Ferrari continues to deliver more powerful cars for road use, in very small series for wealthy clients. The new qualifier is Superamerica, of which the Superfast is a variant.

Powered by a 5 liter Lampredi V12 engine, the 410 Superamerica is an elite model, elegant and luxurious. The 400 Superamerica succeeds it in 1959 with a decreased displacement to 4 liters with no hp loss provided by a bored Colombo-style single camshaft V12. Pininfarina provides the custom bodywork as a coupe, spider or cabriolet. It aims to be the best car money could buy.

This first series of Ferrari 400 Superamerica was later designated as SWB to distinguish it from the second series. Ferrari actually found that its short wheelbase was not optimal for the comfort of the cockpit and preferred to extend this setting before continuing this model.


The beautiful 400 Superamerica cabriolet arrived too late on the market. This stylish car had all the technical qualities to appeal the wealthy amateurs of powerful sports cars, but the road speed limits reduced the enthusiasm for this model which was the most expensive in the catalog of the brand.

Very few 400 Superamerica were assembled on a SWB chassis. The third SWB bodied in cabriolet in 1960 by Pininfarina (then still spelled Pinin Farina) was sold for $ 6.4M by RM Sotheby's on March 14, 2015, lot 145. This car was particularly desirable after a very careful restoration. It had not yet been shown in a concours d'elegance, and its owner sold it in favor of a foundation created by him for the education of children.

The seventh cabriolet left the factory in 1962. It was exhibited by Ferrari at the Geneva Motor show and then by Chinetti at the New York Auto show. Hopes for a development in that market were disappointed. Only one customer had a desire to own this model : he bought that unit, which was the last.

His name was Gus Stallings. His passion was to push the most powerful cars to their maximum possible speed on the Bonneville Salt Flats. Its 400 Superamerica reached 233 km/h at the end of 1962.

This ultimate 400 Superamerica SWB was sold for $ 7.6M by RM Sotheby's on May 2, 2015, lot 222.

The overall production of the 400 Superamerica had been 47 cars including 14 SWB and 32 in the coupe aerodinamico variant.

A 1961 SWB was uniquely bodied by Pininfarina as a lightweight aluminum coupe aerodinamico on commission from one of Ferrari's most prolific customers who also specified several accommodation goodies, not forgetting the covered headlamps. That wealthy gentleman had the car immediately reupholstered by the factory to better match his requirements. He used the car for 15 months.

It was sold for $ 6M by Gooding on August 20, 2022, lot 133. In a well preserved condition with less than 25,000 km from new, it 
retains its original chassis, body, engine, gearbox and rear end. It is illustrated in second position in the pre sale press release.

1995 F50
2026 SOLD for $ 8.8M by RM Sotheby's

Ferrari F50. Compare 3 cars :
  • 1995, sold for $ 12.2M by Mecum at Kissimmee on January 17, 2026, lot S166.
  • 1995 ex Lauren, sold for $ 9.2M by RM Sotheby's at Monterey on August 16, 2025, lot 254. .
  • 1997, sold for € 7.6M by RM Sotheby's in Paris on January 28, 2026, lot 194.
To be compared with the 3 examples above : 1995 F50 sold for $ 8.8M from a lower estimate of $ 7M by RM Sotheby's on January 23, 2026, lot 128.

The 1995 Ferrari F50 sold by RM Sotheby's at Arizona 2026 (January 23, 2026, Lot 128) for $8,805,000 USD is a strong but not record-setting result in the current ultra-hot F50 market. It ranks as one of the top public sales but sits below the Mecum Kissimmee record and slightly below the ex-Lauren Monterey benchmark when adjusted for context.Here are the four cars compared (all 1995–1997 production examples):
  • 1995 Ferrari F50 – Mecum Kissimmee, January 17, 2026, Lot S166 – Sold for $12.2M (USD)
    All-time auction record for the model. Ultra-low mileage (252 miles), from the prominent Bachman Collection, near-delivery condition with exceptional provenance and event momentum at the massive Kissimmee auction.
  • 1995 Ferrari F50 – RM Sotheby's Monterey, August 16, 2025, Lot 254 – Sold for $9.245M (USD)
    Previous high-water mark before the 2026 surge. Ex-Ralph Lauren (celebrity provenance adds major prestige), rare Giallo Modena color for a US-spec car, low mileage (~5,400 miles), Ferrari Classiche certified, and sold at the elite Monterey Car Week.
  • 1995 Ferrari F50 – RM Sotheby's Arizona, January 23, 2026, Lot 128 – Sold for $8,805,000 (USD)
    This example (chassis ZFFTG46A1S0104064, serial no. 060/349 – an early-production car) sold from The Longhorn Collection. Rosso Corsa over Nero interior, showing 8,195 miles at cataloging. Highly original with recent extensive six-figure servicing by Ferrari of Newport Beach.
    It achieved this price with strong but not minimal bidding (sold "with conviction" after fewer than five bids), reflecting solid demand in the US market. While excellent (modest mileage for an F50, documented history, fresh major service, and from a respected collection), it lacks the extreme low-mileage wow factor of the Mecum car or the celebrity/rarity appeal of the ex-Lauren.
  • 1997 Ferrari F50 – RM Sotheby's Paris, January 28, 2026, Lot 194 – Sold for €7,598,750 (~$9.28M USD equivalent)
    Later-production (223rd/349), Ferrari Classiche certified (matching-numbers confirmed via Red Book), low mileage (1,680 km reported), single-owner history, and desirable extras (hardtop, toolkit, luggage, rare Tod’s driving shoes). Strong European result as the second-highest F50 ever at the time (behind Mecum), but currency and market differences place it close to the ex-Lauren in USD terms.
Key Comparison Factors (Updated with the Arizona Sale)
  • Sale Price (USD equivalent): $12.2M (Mecum Kissimmee 2026) > $9.28M (RM Paris 2026) > $9.245M (RM Monterey 2025) > $8.805M (RM Arizona 2026). The Arizona car is the "lowest" of this elite group but still firmly in eight-figure territory, showing sustained strength.
  • Mileage/Condition: Mecum dominates (252 miles, essentially unused). Arizona's 8,195 miles is modest and well-maintained (recent big service boosts value), better than typical higher-mile F50s but not ultra-low. Ex-Lauren ~5k miles; Paris ultra-low at ~1,000 miles.
  • Provenance & Desirability: Ex-Lauren wins for celebrity cachet + rare color. Mecum for collection prestige + near-zero miles. Arizona benefits from The Longhorn Collection and early serial number + thorough servicing. Paris strong on Classiche/originality + low km/single-owner.
  • Market Context: These January 2026 sales (Mecum, RM Arizona, RM Paris) confirm the F50's rapid 2025–2026 appreciation, with top examples now consistently $8M–$12M+. The Mecum record reset expectations, but Arizona's $8.8M shows robust demand even for "non-record" cars with good history and condition. US auctions (especially Mecum and RM Arizona) appear to command premiums over European ones in this period.
Overall, the Mecum $12.2M remains the clear leader due to its extreme mileage and timing. The ex-Lauren $9.245M holds prestige value. The Arizona $8.805M is a very respectable mid-tier elite result—excellent for a well-sorted, serviced, collection-owned example without standout ultra-low miles or famous prior ownership. The Paris ~$9.28M edges it slightly in equivalent terms thanks to lower mileage and certification. All four underscore the F50 as one of the hottest modern Ferraris right now.

​1997 F50
2026 SOLD for € 7.6M by RM Sotheby's

See comparison above with the higher priced of the model as of January 2026.

2014 LaFerrari Coupe
2026 SOLD for $ 8.6M by Mecum

The 2026 Indy 2014 LaFerrari is announced with 56 Delivery Miles, 1 of 120 Produced for the U.S. Market, Nero exterior and interior. Can it reach the record price for a LaFerrari coupe ? 
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The 2014 Ferrari LaFerrari (lot S191) at Mecum Indy 2026 is a standout no-reserve main attraction with these key specs:
  • 56 delivery miles (extremely low, essentially a time-capsule example)
  • 1 of 120 produced for the U.S. market
  • Nero (black) exterior and interior
  • VIN: ZFF76ZFA3E0206522
  • 6.3L V12 hybrid with HY-KERS system (949 hp combined)
It is offered no reserve on Saturday, May 16, 2026. The listing emphasizes its ultra-low mileage and U.S.-spec rarity but does not detail additional options, full provenance, Classiche certification status, or special history beyond the delivery miles and production number. It fetched $ 8.6M.
Current Auction Record for a LaFerrari Coupe
The highest auction price for a standard LaFerrari coupe (non-Aperta) is $6.71 million, set at Mecum Kissimmee 2026 (January 2026) from the Bachman Collection:
  • 2015 model (presented as the final U.S.-market example built, with a factory "LAST PRODUCED" plaque)
  • 157 miles
  • Special-ordered Giallo Modena (yellow) exterior with a distinctive red-and-yellow interior, Italian flag stripe, engine bay signed by Luca di Montezemolo, and other unique factory touches
This result established a new benchmark for the coupe variant and even surpassed several Aperta sales at the time. Prior notable coupe sales were lower (typically in the $3.4M–$4.7M range for low-mile examples, with occasional outliers like a charity or celebrity car reaching higher in earlier years).
For context, the overall LaFerrari model record (including Aperta) stands at $11 million for a 2017 Aperta with just 96 miles from the same Bachman sale. Aperta variants generally command stronger premiums due to their open-top design and lower production (210 units vs. 499 coupes).
Can This Indy 2026 Car Reach or Exceed the $6.71M Coupe Record?
Possible, but challenging — it has several strong positives that could push it into record territory, tempered by a few factors that may limit it from shattering the new Kissimmee benchmark just months later:
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Strengths favoring a high result (potentially $6M+):
  • Mileage advantage: At 56 miles, this is significantly lower than the record-holding 157-mile Bachman coupe (and far below most other auctioned examples, which often show hundreds or low thousands of miles). In the modern Ferrari halo market, ultra-low "delivery miles" examples are treated as preserved artifacts, often commanding substantial premiums when paired with originality.
  • U.S. market rarity: Being one of only 120 U.S.-spec cars adds exclusivity for American collectors (who dominate this segment). The Bachman record-setter was also highlighted as a "last U.S.-market" example, so this shares similar appeal.
  • No reserve + main attraction status: Mecum's Indy stage, especially with heavy promotion as a headliner, can generate competitive bidding energy. The 2025 Indy LaFerrari (4,391 miles) sold for $3.85 million; ultra-low mileage here should far exceed that.
  • Market momentum: Kissimmee 2026 demonstrated intense demand for pristine, low-mile modern Ferraris, with halo models repeatedly setting records. Nero is a classic, stealthy color that appeals to many buyers (though special-order bright colors like Giallo often add extra cachet).
Factors that may cap it below or around the record:
  • Color and specification: All-black (Nero) is elegant but less " standout" than the Bachman car's bright Giallo with unique interior and factory signatures. In this segment, special orders, plaques, or one-off details frequently drive the biggest premiums.
  • Timing and comps: The fresh $6.71M Kissimmee result (only ~4 months earlier) sets a high bar. Buyers may use it as a direct comparison, and some could opt for the proven record-holder or wait if they perceive the market as peaking. No-reserve format adds excitement but can also lead to volatility if bidding doesn't escalate aggressively.
  • Limited additional provenance in previews: While delivery miles suggest exceptional preservation, the lack of mentioned concours awards, full service history details, or celebrity/factory connections (common in top sales) means it relies heavily on mileage + U.S. rarity.
Realistic expectation: This car is well-positioned to challenge or approach the $6.71M coupe record, especially if bidding wars develop around its extreme low mileage and no-reserve format. A result in the $5.5M–$7M+ range (including premium) seems plausible in a strong market, with a realistic shot at setting a new coupe high if the all-black spec and U.S. allocation resonate. However, exceeding the Bachman benchmark by a wide margin would likely require exceptional on-site momentum or undisclosed strong provenance.LaFerrari values remain robust for the best examples, driven by their hybrid tech, limited production, and status as Ferrari's first modern hypercar.
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