• Home
  • Latest
  • Fortune 500
  • Finance
  • Tech
  • Leadership
  • Lifestyle
  • Rankings
  • Multimedia
Ferrari

This 1962 Ferrari Is Poised to Become the World’s Most Expensive Car

By
Joseph Hincks
Down Arrow Button Icon
By
Joseph Hincks
Down Arrow Button Icon
December 13, 2016, 4:19 AM ET
Inside The Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance Classic Car Show
The Ferrari SpA logo is displayed on the hood of the 1962 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta Speciale during the Gooding and Company auction at the 2015 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in Pebble Beach, California, U.S., on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015. At last year's event sales of vintage cars hit a record $399 million. They included a world record single-car price of $38.1 million, for a 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO. Photographer: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesDavid Paul Morris—Bloomberg/Getty Images

Want to splash the cash this holiday season? You better have plenty of it if you’re eyeing this Ferrari.

The year 2016 has been a bumper one for flamboyant auto-purchases. Earlier this winter a Dubai-based property developer shelled out $9 million for a number “5” license plate. Now, a blue 1962 250 GTO is poised to take pole position as the world’s most expensive car, CNBC reports.

And it’s on sale for a whopping $55 million.

The current record holder—auctioned for $38.1 million back in 2014—used to belong to storied British racer Stirling Moss and is also a 250 GTO.

This is the 1962 Ferrari 250. This car is the second 250 GTO ever made…and it’s going on sale for a price of $56.8 million dollars! #Ferrari pic.twitter.com/kSGQvpQZvN

— Granville Oil (@GranvilleOil) December 1, 2016

So what makes the latest record holder such a big deal?

According to John Collins, founder of Talacrest, the U.K.-based Ferrari dealer that is selling the vehicle, the difference is largely down to its divergence from traditional Ferrari red.

“The color’s striking, the blue with a white stripe—it’s original race colors and the race history on the car is really good,” Collins said. “Most of the GTOs are red—if you compare this with a red one it just stands out so much more.”

For more Ferraris, watch Fortune’s video:

Race pedigree and history are reportedly also decisive factors among high-rolling buyers. The blue ’62 comes up to speed on these counts too.

Of the 39 250 GTOs Ferrari produced, this car was only the second made and the first to compete in a race. And its record is not too shabby: the car reportedly achieved 17 podium finishes across the 27 races it competed in and even flouted 1960’s regulations, which prohibited cars with production runs of less than 100 entering some races.

“Enzo Ferrari got away with everything,” said Collins.

About the Author
By Joseph Hincks
See full bioRight Arrow Button Icon

Latest in

Finance
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
By Fortune Editors
October 20, 2025
Finance
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
By Fortune Editors
October 20, 2025
Finance
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
By Fortune Editors
October 20, 2025
Finance
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
By Fortune Editors
October 20, 2025
Finance
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
By Fortune Editors
October 20, 2025
Finance
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
By Fortune Editors
October 20, 2025

Most Popular

Finance
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
By Fortune Editors
October 20, 2025
Finance
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
By Fortune Editors
October 20, 2025
Finance
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
By Fortune Editors
October 20, 2025
Finance
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
By Fortune Editors
October 20, 2025
Finance
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
By Fortune Editors
October 20, 2025
Finance
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
By Fortune Editors
October 20, 2025
Rankings
  • 100 Best Companies
  • Fortune 500
  • Global 500
  • Fortune 500 Europe
  • Most Powerful Women
  • Future 50
  • World’s Most Admired Companies
  • See All Rankings
Sections
  • Finance
  • Leadership
  • Success
  • Tech
  • Asia
  • Europe
  • Environment
  • Fortune Crypto
  • Health
  • Retail
  • Lifestyle
  • Politics
  • Newsletters
  • Magazine
  • Features
  • Commentary
  • Mpw
  • CEO Initiative
  • Conferences
  • Personal Finance
  • Education
Customer Support
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Customer Service Portal
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms Of Use
  • Single Issues For Purchase
  • International Print
Commercial Services
  • Advertising
  • Fortune Brand Studio
  • Fortune Analytics
  • Fortune Conferences
  • Business Development
About Us
  • About Us
  • Editorial Calendar
  • Press Center
  • Work At Fortune
  • Diversity And Inclusion
  • Terms And Conditions
  • Site Map

© 2025 Fortune Media IP Limited. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy | CA Notice at Collection and Privacy Notice | Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information
FORTUNE is a trademark of Fortune Media IP Limited, registered in the U.S. and other countries. FORTUNE may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Offers may be subject to change without notice.


Latest in

Jelly Roll
LawCrime
Jelly Roll, country-rap superstar who found music while serving prison time, pardoned by Tennessee governor in front of Christmas Tree
By Jonathan Mattise and The Associated PressDecember 18, 2025
3 hours ago
Trump
PoliticsWhite House
The Kennedy Center is now the Trump Kennedy Center, White House says
By Nick Lichtenberg, Darlene Superville and The Associated PressDecember 18, 2025
3 hours ago
Johnson
PoliticsCongress
Republican leaders powerless to stop a January vote on healthcare after moderates defect on ACA subsidies
By Joey Cappelletti and The Associated PressDecember 18, 2025
3 hours ago
The Zynlo Bank logo on a blue and purple layered frame.
Personal Financechecking accounts
ZYNLO Bank review 2025
By Joseph HostetlerDecember 18, 2025
3 hours ago
Luigi
CybersecurityCrime
‘It seemed preposterous on its face’: Altoona cop’s supervisor said he’d buy his favorite hoagie moments before Luigi Mangione arrest
By Michael R. Sisak, Jennifer Peltz and The Associated PressDecember 18, 2025
3 hours ago
Bill Gates
CybersecurityJeffrey Epstein
House Democrats release more Epstein photos, including Bill Gates and a dinner full of wealthy philanthropists
By Stephen Groves and The Associated PressDecember 18, 2025
3 hours ago

Most Popular

placeholder alt text
Economy
The $38 trillion national debt is to blame for over $1 trillion in annual interest payments from here on out, CRFB says
By Nick LichtenbergDecember 17, 2025
1 day ago
placeholder alt text
AI
'Robots are going to be amongst us': Qualcomm exec says buckle up for the next 5 years. Your car is going to be the first shoe to drop
By Nino PaoliDecember 17, 2025
2 days ago
placeholder alt text
C-Suite
Red Lobster CEO Damola Adamolekun says the key to being a better leader is being a better person: ‘Leadership is self-improvement’
By Sydney LakeDecember 17, 2025
1 day ago
placeholder alt text
Success
As millions of Gen Zers face unemployment, McDonald's CEO dishes out some tough love career advice for navigating the market: ‘You've got to make things happen for yourself’
By Preston ForeDecember 16, 2025
2 days ago
placeholder alt text
AI
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy announces departure of AI exec Rohit Prasad in leadership shake-up
By Sharon GoldmanDecember 17, 2025
1 day ago
placeholder alt text
Success
Britain’s defense chief calls on Gen Z grads leaving university to skip corporate jobs and join the military as war with Russia becomes a growing risk
By Emma BurleighDecember 17, 2025
1 day ago