This 1964 Maranello's unique steds had exorbitant price numbers
UniqueONES - For the classic sportscar lovers, an auction arena might be time to get the highly anticipated the old and antique models or even get a unique ones. Reportedly, there is one of the many unique models ever made by Ferrari back in the 1960s known as the Ferrari 250 LM had been sold at high price tags in the auction arena, and the cars figure we've seen at the Roniere's timeline on Twitter recently.
The Ferrari 250 LM was firstly revealed at the 1963 Paris Motor Show designed by Pininfarina, and intended to be a successor racer to the legendary Ferrari 250 GTO. (Picture from: OtoBlitz)
This model is known to be produced as a successor to the legendary Ferrari 250 GTO model, then the 250 LM originally designed by Pininfarina, and equipped with a mid-mounted V12 engine with a capacity of 3.3-liter which is capable of spitting out power up to 320 hp, and depending on the axle ratio, so it capable made the car penetrating a top speed of 178 mph or 286 kph. The Ferrari's racing car firstly revealed at the 1963 Paris Motor Show.
The Ferrari 250 LMequipped with a mid-mounted V12 engine with a capacity of 3.3-liter which is capable of spitting out power up to 320 hp. (Picture from: OtoBlitz)
As reported by Carscoops, this premium Italian car manufacturer has managed to make some stunning cars during the 1960s, and many classic car auctions over the past few years have proven that. From the 250 GTO to the 250 GT California Spyder, the manufacturer founded by Enzo Ferrari in 1947 was able not only to build exotic cars for the wealthy enthusiasts of the time, but also to make all the cars as the most profitable and safe investment for their money.
The Ferrari 250 LM under the Chassis No. 5899 was the 9th of only 32 units ever produced, and comes with a truly diverse history. (Picture from: AZCentral)
However, as the investment status of this Ferrari classic car isn't the only interesting story to know. This prancing horse's classic sportscar under the Chassis No. 5899 was the 9th of only 32 units of the Ferrari 250 LM ever produced, and comes with a truly diverse history.
The Ferrari 250 LM under the Chassis No. 5899 while on the RM Auctions event held in Scottsdale, Arizona. (Picture from: Carscoops)
During its lifetime, this Ferrari 250 LM has participated in five successful seasons of various racing events. Later, the car underwent an engine swap from the Ferrari 330P, and had two major crashes during the race in which the then owner replaced the body with Porsche 904 fiberglass bodywork, rather than repairing the original ones. Apparently, this 'odd' modification has reduced the vehicle's weight to 200 kg lighter.
The Ferrari 250 LM's cabin has a comfortable interior for two, coupled with road car upholstery and carpets.. (Picture from: OtoBlitz)
However, eventually the Ferrari 250 LM with the Chassis No. 5899 was restored for the first time in 1977, to bring it back to factory specifications. The restoration also included reassembling the engine with matching numbers, as well as rendering the bodywork true to the original version.
The Ferrari 250 LMunder the Chassis No. 5899 has an official Classiche Certification from the Maranello-based manufacturer, cementing its status as a historic rare Ferrari from the 1960s. (Picture from: Carscoops)
Then, in 1997, the Ferrari 250 LM was restored for the last time, and after completion the finished restoration car received the official Classiche Certification from the Maranello-based manufacturer, cementing its status as a historic rare Ferrari from the 1960s.
This model is known to be produced as a successor to the legendary Ferrari 250 GTO model, then the 250 LM originally designed by Pininfarina, and equipped with a mid-mounted V12 engine with a capacity of 3.3-liter which is capable of spitting out power up to 320 hp, and depending on the axle ratio, so it capable made the car penetrating a top speed of 178 mph or 286 kph. The Ferrari's racing car firstly revealed at the 1963 Paris Motor Show.
It's no wonder then that in 2015, a rare and historic 1964 Ferrari 250 LM was successfully sold for $9.6 million or approximately Rp.120 billion, at the RM Auctions event held in Scottsdale, Arizona. Wow..! *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | RINOIRE ON TWITTER | CARSCOOPS | FERRARIHOUSTON | AZCENTRAL SUPERCARS.NET | COOLMATERIAL ]
