A 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4*S N.A.R.T Spider went up for auction Friday night at RM Auctions in Monterey, Calif., and sold for an amazing $27.5 million, making it the most expensive road-going car of any kind sold at auction.
The 275 GTB/4*S N.A.R.T Spider is one of the world’s rarest Ferraris, with only 10 ever built. The car was commissioned by Ferrari’s American importer, Luigi Chinetti. This particular car is even rarer for the fact that it has been in the same family since it was new.
The price of $27.5 million establishes a new world record for a Ferrari sold at public auction.
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Furthermore, all proceeds from the sale will be donated to charitable causes close to the heart of the late owner, Mr. Eddie Smith Sr.
When this model was new, it was unlike anything Ferrari had built before. Road & Track magazine called it “the most satisfying sports car in the world” and featured it on their cover. In fact, the 275 GTB/4*S N.A.R.T Spider was the first chassis that had been raced by Denise McCluggage and Pinkie Rollo very successfully at Sebring, and it was later featured in the Steve McQueen film "The Thomas Crown Affair." McQueen loved the car so much that he bought his own example.
In speaking with RM Auctions recently, McCluggage commented, “I love the look of the car, and it’s absolutely perfect for all the great driving events, from the Colorado Grand to the California Mille. Even with the top down, you can outrun the rain and stay perfectly dry.”
The 275 GTB/4*S N.A.R.T Spider features a 300-horsepower overhead cam V12 engine, 5-speed manual transmission, independent suspension, 4-wheel disc brakes and a tubular steel frame. This particular vehicle was fully restored to perfect condition and remains one of the most desirable Ferraris on the road.
Source: MSN
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