The most expensive auctioned car this year? Ferrari 412P sold for about 220 million yuan, only two in the world

The most expensive car auctioned this year was the Ferrari 412P, sold for about 220 million yuan Only two of them exist in the world

【Phoneauto News】At the recently concluded Monterey Car Week, in addition to the many new cars that were unveiled, there was also a car auction that attracted a lot of attention. In this auction, a Ferrari 412P, of which there are only two in the world, was ultimately sold for $30 million (approximately 220 million RMB), making it one of the most expensive cars sold at an auction this year.

Ferrari 412P

The Ferrari 412P is a classic racing car that was born in 1967 and was specifically designed for endurance racing. It is known as the “customer version” of the famous 330 P3 racing car and has competed against the powerful Ford GT40 in various endurance races in 1966.

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Ferrari 412P

Only two Ferrari 412P cars were produced, one of which was owned by British racing driver David Piper. He drove it in the Paris 1000 Kilometers Race, the Kyalami 9 Hour Race, and the Cape Town 3 Hour Race. It was driven by Piper during the 1968-1969 season and won the 1968 Nürburgring 200 Kilometers Race, the Hockenheim Solitude Race, and the Swedish Grand Prix. Piper sold this Ferrari 412P to American collector Albert Otten in 1974, who kept it for nearly 50 years until August of this year when it was sold at the Monterey auction for a high price of $30 million to an anonymous buyer.

Ferrari 412P

The Ferrari 412P is a racing car with historical significance and artistic value. It is equipped with a 3.9-liter V12 engine that can produce 420 horsepower and reach a top speed of 310 kilometers per hour. Its exterior design is elegant and dynamic, featuring a red and white paint scheme with blue stripes and numbers. The interior is also exquisite, with black leather seats and a wooden steering wheel.

Ferrari 412P

This Ferrari 412P is not only a legendary racing car, but also a rare treasure. It witnesses Ferrari’s glorious achievements in the field of racing and showcases Ferrari’s excellence in automotive craftsmanship. It is undoubtedly the dream object for every car enthusiast and collector. Therefore, it is not surprising that it was sold at such a price.

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