Paris Van Gorder
Paris Van Gorder Associate editor
12/17/24 10:46 a.m.
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There have been just 92 editions of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and thus only 92 overall winners. This 1965 Ferrari 250 LM is one of that select few. Masten Gregory, Ed Hugus and Jochen Rindt drove it to victory while racing for the legendary North American Racing Team (NART).

It is the only F…

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Nickdoc
Nickdoc New Reader
12/17/24 1:05 p.m.

Apoplexical !

Are Sotheby's serious with their estimate ?

Probably one of the most expensive ways to boast your ego !

For that sort of money one could buy 26+ desireable supercars that can actually driven and savoured on the road every day instead of staring at it    IMHO

 

Colin Wood
Colin Wood Associate Editor
12/17/24 3:14 p.m.

In reply to Nickdoc :

Valid point. I guess it really comes down to what someone would want more: A thrilling collection of high-performance cars or a single car that won one of the world's most prestigious races.

I guess all I can do is cross my fingers and hope its new owner at least takes it out every once in a while at events like the Rolex Reunion.

Hooligan61
Hooligan61 New Reader
12/17/24 7:40 p.m.

I wonder if the Simione Museum will pick it up, since their collection includes several Le Mans winners. Certainly would be a feather in their hat to have this car as well. Just a provocative thought

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