RM Sotheby's. ferrari 250 gto. Seattle-area car collector Greg Whitten talks to Seattle Times columnist Nicole Brodeur about the record $48 million sale of his 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO, and his The Ferrari 250 GTO, similar to the one pictured, sold for a record-breaking price. Michael Cole/Contributor/Getty Images Note that the GTO’s MSRP in the United States when new was $18,000—or A 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO sold at auction Thursday night in Carmel for about $38 million — a record, as the bidding progressed in $100,000 increments toward the final sale price of $34.65 The Merc became the first car to break nine figures, doing so in dramatic fashion with a world record sale at $142M (£119M). That record is likely to stand for quite some time, and if the Mercedes was a “once in a generation” sale, a Ferrari 250 GTO is one of those “just a few times in a generation” transactions. Still exciting, still The Ferrari 250 GTO has over the years broken several records for the most expensive car ever sold at auction or private sale. The record for the most expensive car ever, previously held by the $35 million Ferrari 250 GTO was broken by another 250 GTO. The final hammer price of $47 million is well below original estimates of $60M for this exceedingly rare 250 GTO. With fees added in, the final price climbs to $51.7M (approx. £42.2 million), a record for any Ferrari selling at auction. The previous record holder was a 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO also sold by RM Sotheby's. Kit Car By category. Looking to buy a Classic Kit Car ferrari 250 gto replica? Complete your search today at Car & Classic where you will find the largest and most diverse collection of classics in Europe. Vehicle Description. This 1962 Kit car is a real head-turner and looks just like the orginal 250 GTO. This Alpha 1 fibreglass body kit is built on a Datsun 1967 280Z frame and finds is powered by Corvette V8/450 HP . Drivetrain and transmission also Corvette. Has all original Ferrari knock off badging. Locate new and pre-owned Ferrari SF90 Stradale For Sale on our Autos Luxury Marketplace: www.dupontregistry.com. 512 TR 512 BB 512 BBI 512 M 348 250 GT 288 GTO The going price for a Ferrari 250 GTO in 1962 was around $18,000, and not just anyone was allowed to make the purchase at that time. Each owner of this unique model was personally approved by the master-builder, Enzo Ferrari. When the 1962 250 GTO was 7 years old , the going price was around $5,400 in a private sale. A Barn Find bJNapsT.