Ferrari 250 GTO headed for auction, McLaren F1 for sale and unique Miura restored ...
With August fast approaching, new consignments for the Monterey auctions are being announced every week. The biggest one so far, by quite a distance, is the Ferrari 250 GTO that will headline the RM Sotheby's sale. The car started life as a 'normal' GTO and was later updated by the factory to the more aerodynamic '64 style body. In both guises, it was raced with considerable success, scoring class wins in the 1963 and 1964 Targa Florios. Following its contemporary racing career, it has been owned by many notable collectors and it has not changed hands since 2000. For the rare opportunity to acquire 3413GT, RM Sotheby's estimate a price of at least $45 million will be required. This would make it the most expensive car ever sold at auction.
Last week, RM Sotheby's also announced the establishment of a new private sales department. Among the first cars entrusted to the auctioneer is this McLaren F1. It is the second to last built and one of just two 'regular' F1s upgraded to LM specifications. In 2015, chassis 073 sold for close to $14 million at auction and is now reportedly priced at around $20 million.
Lamborghini's in-house restoration department, Polo Storico, have just completed an 19-month restoration of the unique Miura SVR. Built on an existing Miura S in 1975, the SVR is inspired by the long lost Jota and boasts many one-off features. Later sold to Japan, it achieved a cult status there as the inspiration for the Circuit Wolf comic book and a famous Kyosho 1:18 scale model. The one off SVR is still in Japanese ownership to this day.
Enjoy the links:
1962 Ferrari 250 GTO Pininfarina Coupe - Chassis 3413GT - Ultimatecarpage.com
1975 Lamborghini Miura SVR - Images, Specifications and Information
1998 McLaren F1 - Chassis 073 - Ultimatecarpage.com
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