Some think it might be THE most beautiful car ever made... Even if it isn't THE most beautiful car, i
t is certainly near the top of the list. It is also near the top of the list as one the most valuable cars ever to trade hands.
Actually, it was part of a bubble in collector cars, specifically Ferraris. In 1991, one reportedly changed hands for a little north of $15million. Soon after, the bubble deflated, and it has only been the last couple of years that values have approached $10million again.
Of course, keep in mind that there were only 39 total cars built... and ALL were built as race cars. With only 39 total cars (including the series I - 36 cars, series II - 7... 4 series Is were altered to series II specs by the factory... 4 other series I cars were modified to be 330LMNs, but are still considered part of the 250GTO family), In order to buy one you had to be seriously connected. And have $18,000... in 1962. That was Rolls Royce money... for a small two seat sports car with sliding windows, bare bones interior no speedometer.
Obviously I am talking about the 1962-64 Ferrari 250 GTOs. GTO stood for Gran Turismo Omologata.
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Lane,
GTO stood for Gran Turismo Omologata. Who knew? LOL Now I have to get out my Italian dictionary and find out what Omologata means. :)
Mike
Lane
What a lot of nice cars
Tom
Funny you posted this. I was driving around yesterday thinking about what are the 10 most beautiful cars ever build. Honestly the GTO didn't pop in to my head but I think you are right. If not number one its a top 10.
How about the prettiest street/prodution car? My choice - series 1 Jag XKE.
Tom - Thanks. I'm trying.
Bob - I think that the convertible is beautiful, but the hardtop is a little funky. Take a look at the TVR Sagaris. That thing is SMOKING hot. I did a profile of it in the series, too.