Who owns the $70 million Ferrari?
Classic motors for sale in 2018, chassis 4153 gt, a 1963 ferrari 250 gto, was sold in a private transaction for a staggering $70 million, setting the record for the most expensive classic car ever sold. The buyer? David macneil, the founder and ceo of weathertech, the premium automotive accessories company. ferrari 250 gto with only 36 units ever made, its scarcity adds to its allure. The 250 gto was designed to race but won the hearts of everyone, securing a mythical status among enthusiasts.The current record for world’s most expensive Ferrari was set in June 2018 when a 1963 250 GTO (chassis 4153GT) was sold to David MacNeil in a private sale for $70 million.The red 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO that sold for $52 million in 2013 was raced by Jo Schlesser in 1960. Before being sold in 2013, it was owned by Paul Pappalardo, who reportedly restored it and raced it in a number of heritage race series.The 250 GTO is the ultimate classic Ferrari. A racing legend of the 1960s, it is now one of the most coveted and valuable cars in the world. Spotting one on the streets of charming Oyster Bay would be an unforgettable experience.
What is the most famous Ferrari color?
As Enzo himself said, “Ask a child to draw a car, and certainly he will draw it red. In the early 1990s almost 85% of Ferraris sported red liveries, with the most famous (and popular) being the Rosso Corsa, which is generally considered the definitive Ferrari colour. Nowadays, everyone associates the color red with Ferrari. Seeing a Ferrari in any color other than red can seem so unnatural that this Rosso Corsa has become the identity of the Scuderia. Enzo Ferrari said: “Give a child a sheet of paper, colored pencils and ask him to draw a car, he is very likely to color it red”.However, one colour that it still refuses to apply is pink. As well as the current crackdown, the company also seeks to police its cars once they have left the factory, as customers risk being blacklisted from future purchases if they subsequently go too far customising their cars. Pink is rad.By this contract, you can’t even repaint a Ferrari PINK, as Ferrari considers this a diminution of the color, Ferrari RED. If you perform unsanctioned modifications, Ferrari can, and in most cases will ban you from ever buying another Ferrari from them.