Ferrari 250 TR; at $12 million, now the most expensive car ever sold at auction ...

[Wouter Melissen]

Dear Ultimatecarpage.com visitor,

Defying the current economic crisis, RM Auctions once again managed to break the world auction record today at the Leggenda e Passione Ferrari auction in Maranello. It was not the much hyped 350 Can-Am that broke the record; this failed to sell as bidding stalled at around $10 million. The record breaker was this beautiful black Ferrari 250 TR that required a bid of over $12 million to swap owners. With its unique lines and howling V12 engine, the Testa Rossa is regarded as one of Ferrari's finest sports racers ever built. Various versions of the car won the 24 Hours of Le Mans four times.
One of just 19 'pontoon fender' style Testa Rossas built, the new world record holder combined an interesting history with a virtually unmolested body and chassis. It was first owned by Piero Drogo, who raced the car extensively and would later be responsible for the bodies of the iconic 330 P3 and P4 as well as the 350 Can-Am also included in the auction. Its second owner painted the car in an unusual black with a red nose band. In recent years it was part of a prominent Japanese collection. The car was restored to its original configuration and striking colors especially for the auction. The 250 TR was sold to a telephone bidder right at the end of the auction.
The success of chassis '0714TR' inspired us to completely revamp our article of this iconic racing car. It now features pictures and history of seven separate Testa Rossas. Most of them are seen in action at historic events around the world. The combined gallery contains a total of 36 shots.

1957 - 1958 Ferrari 250 TR - Images, Specifications and Information

Regards,
Wouter Melissen

[aiasib]

Wow thanks for that update!

Any info on the other 18 TRs?
Any info on the buyer? other than him buying over the phone?

[NSXType-R]

What depression?

[LeonOfTheDead]

Originally Posted by NSXType-R

What depression?

I found some cents under the sofa.

[NicFromLA]

Worth it.

[Roentgen]

What about the 250 GTO? Isn't £8 million more?

[ScionDriver]

At first I was not willing to pay that much, however once I laid eyes on the thing, I had to have it. So $12 mil it was. But it will pay for itself with the number of ladies I should be able to get with it.

[Soloracer]

I feel privileged to have rode in it at RM Amelia with a RM exec.

[Niko_Fx]

Stunning!

[clutch-monkey]

Originally Posted by NSXType-R

What depression?

...if you've got money, it's the time to buy

[NSXType-R]

Originally Posted by LeonOfTheDead

I found some cents under the sofa.

I wonder how heavy would 12 million in pennies weigh.

It's not hard to calculate, I'm just too lazy to do so.

Originally Posted by clutch-monkey

...if you've got money, it's the time to buy

I guess.

[aiasib]

approximately
30,000kg
or 66,100lb

[W.R.]

The 350 Can-Am didn't sell? How did it manage that? I wonder if I could've had the 250 TR and the 350 for $20,000,000 for the pair, if they throw in a couple of car covers, of course.

[Wouter Melissen]

Originally Posted by Soloracer

I feel privileged to have rode in it at RM Amelia with a RM exec.

Ditto:

[dydzi]

good for you you haven't broken it haha