Ferrari 250 GTO - the most expensive and desired rarity

The Ferrari 250 GTO is a car that is talked about with rare piety, and any event with its participation is given a high status. And it's no wonder, the car named the best of all Ferrari ever produced, and also the "best sports car" deserves attention and admiration.

For the first time this model was released in 1962 to participate in the FIA races, which means the abbreviation GTO - "a car admitted to racing". The Ferrari 250 GTO was so good that, despite the high price of $ 18,000, it was impossible to buy without the personal approval of the owner of the company Enzo Ferrari.

During the year 36 cars were produced. This version of Ferrari fully met the expectations of its manufacturers. She won the World Manufacturer ^, S Championship in 1962, 1963, 1964. And took in 1962 at the Le Mans races 2 and 3 places.

The Ferrari 250 GTO became a kind of evolutionary step for the Ferrari 250 GT SWB and the last representative of this brand with a front engine location. The chief engineer of the company combined the best from previous modifications. As a result of improvements, the engine's power increased to 300 liters. With., To accelerate the speed from 0 to 100 km / h it took 5.6 seconds, and the car was able to reach a top speed of 280 km / h. For the sake of justice, it should be noted that the controllability of the machine and the brakes came to normal only at high speeds. Therefore, the movement on it on ordinary roads was recommended only in emergency cases. It should be noted that, unlike the technical side, the interior of the car remained modest.

Later, the version was subjected to repeated technical changes and the construction of a new door that improves the rigidity of the carcass of the machine. Competitors argued that only the appearance remained from the original model. In 1964, after releasing the last three copies of the series, the company ceased production.

Now the Ferrari of this model is the most desired for auto collectors. Holders of solid states are ready to pay out for the cult rarity fantastic sums of money. It is not excluded that they are motivated by a desire for reliable investment, because the price of the Ferrari 250 GTO is constantly growing.

In early 2012, a secret purchase of the Ferrari 1963 release was made. The buyer, who did not want to give his name, bought it from the former owner for $ 32 million. At that time he became the owner of the most expensive Ferrari, but his record was beaten quite quickly.

In June 2012, a sensational purchase of the Ferrari 250 GTO in 1962 by the American collector McCaw took place. A valuable specimen of gently-green color was created to participate in the races of the famous rider Moss, whose name is written on the back of the driver's seat. Despite the fact that Moss never drove the Ferrari 250 GTO, the price of the car reached $ 35 million, which set an absolute record.

While this is the most expensive rarity car. In December 2012, an advertisement appeared on the Anamera portal about the sale of the Ferrari 1962 for 41 million dollars, but there was no one willing to buy it.

It is believed that all Ferrari 250 GTO cars are still operational, which is confirmed by several specimens taking part in the competitions.

Experts say that now in the market of automotive rarities you can run into a fake legendary car. But there were no "high-profile stories" related to this yet.