Look at any list of the most expensive cars ever sold and, odds are, it’s going to include Ferrari GTOs. A 1963 GTO just sold for $70 million, the highest price ever paid for a car, according to a CNBC interview with Marcel Massini, the world’s top collectible Ferrari expert. Prior to that, another 1963 Ferrari GTO sold for $54 million. And now, one of the most iconic, desirable and rare cars ever is likely going to pick up another “most expensive car” badge when this 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO by Scaglietti rolls across the RM Sotheby’s auction block for an estimated $45 million. This particular example of the “car collector’s holy grail” is chassis no. 3412 GT and is the third of 36 examples produced. It was originally a test car driven by Phil Hill for the ’62 Targa Florio road race before changing hands with renowned collectors and racers as it racked up wins and a few zeroes in the value department from it’s original $18,000 price tag.
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Huckberry’s Essential Holiday Gift Guide
Unzip your coat and have some mulled wine on the house—you’ve arrived at your final gifting destination: The Holiday Gift Guide. It’s like your friendly neighborhood one-stop holiday shop, except instead of balsa wood ornaments, ours is packed with thoughtful gifts for everyone on your list. Future heirlooms, small-but-significant stocking stuffers, and gear for getting out there (or staying in)—are all right here. There’s no music playing in the background though, so you’ll just have to hum Bing Crosby while you click around instead.
