The Ferrari 250 GTO is a grand touring race car built by Ferrari from 1962 to 1964 in a very limited production run for homologation purposes. It achieved significant racing success in period and has since become one of the most sought after and valuable collectible automobiles in the world.
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SignificanceWidely regarded as one of the most important and valuable sports cars ever produced, dominating Group 3 GT racing from 1962 to 1964 and becoming among the most expensive cars ever sold at auction. 1 Manufacturer or Builder Connections
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1. Wikipedia: Ferrari 250 GTO
WikipediaCollectibility section
The current record for world's most expensive Ferrari was set in June 2018 when a 1963 250 GTO (chassis 4153GT) was sold in a private sale for $70 million.
Design and development section
The 250 GTO was designed to compete in Group 3 GT racing, where its rivals would include the Shelby Cobra, Jaguar E-Type and Aston Martin DP214.
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