Classic (and New) Cars That Were Auctioned For Over $1 Million
1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spyder
Price: $19.95 million
Auctioneer: Artcurial – Paris, France, 2017
The notable car is just one of 56 examples produced in 1961, and the rarity increases with the inclusion of the hardtop.
It’s fully open headlight system is only one of 16, revolutionary for visibility and clarity while driving at night. While previously displayed at the Museo Ferrari, it is now in a private collector’s personal holdings. It was the winner of the Ferrari Classic Cup and 2011 Cavallino Classic – and while winning, it was done in style with an open air sporting design. The phrase “California Spyder “stirs up many emotions among car enthusiasts for one of the most pleasurable driving experiences ever known to man. There is no wonder this 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider sold at a Artcurial auction for $19 Million.
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