Ferrari 250 GTO (1960s) – $38 million - Most expensive car in history

Retro Cars: Ferrari 250 GTO (1960s) – $38 million

In May 2012 the 1962 250 GTO made for Stirling Moss became the world's most expensive car in history, sold on auction for $38,115,000.

1962 Ferrari 250 GTO

Ferrari 250 GTO 1962 - 1964

Ferrari 250 GTO

1962 Ferrari 250 GTO

The Ferrari 250 GTO is a homologated GT car which was produced by Ferrari from 1962 to 1964 for homologation into the FIA's Group 3 Grand Touring Car category.

In total, 39 250 GTOs were manufactured between 1962 and 1964. This includes 33 cars with 1962-63 bodywork (Series I), three cars with 1964 (Series II) bodywork similar to the Ferrari 250 LM and three "330 GTO" specials with a larger engine. Four of the older 1962-1963 (Series I) cars were retrofitted in 1964 with an updated (Series II) body.