Florida is a land of incongruity, where high and low cultures rub elbows to the point of romance. So, I guess it’s unsurprising that centered among the farm stands, flickering neon signs, cheap wigs and chintzy jewelry of Ft. Lauderdale’s sprawling Swap Shop stands one of the world’s greatest supercar collections, amassed over decades by the late racer and entrepreneurPreston Henn.
Beauty in Unexpected Places
It’s hard to imagine a more outlandish setting for such a collection. It should be in a Swiss bunker or a modern glass box, and yet the surroundings are so perfectly Florida. The museum is a ramshackle dump with crumbling drop-ceilings and free admission to draw people in so they can spend a few bucks on cell phone cases and fast food.
Among the many admirable cars on display are four of the five anniversary Ferraris. Just before he died – as the story goes – Henn sent Ferrari a $1 million down-payment and a letter asking to buy the LaFerrari Aperta. They returned his check uncashed with a polite “no.” Insulted, he filed an international defamation suit. Again, Florida.
The crown jewel of Henn’s collection is an unassuming aluminum yellow racer situated near a Chinese food stall, one floor down from the arcade where teenagers with face tattoos skip school to shoot at zombies.
Experts believe his 1965 Ferrari 275GTB/C Speciale could be the single most valuable car in the world. If it ever goes to auction, we might see sheiks and oligarchs jockeying the price toward a record-breaking $100 million. Of the three examples built by the legendary Italian coachbuilder Scaglietti, chassis 6885 is the only one to ever see a racetrack.
For perspective, imagine Van Gogh’s “Irises” hanging on the wall of a food court while people sit nearby, oblivious, photographing their lunches...so bizarre is this home for what may be the Holy Grail of collectible autos.
Savoring the Moment
I did the only thing I could do to pay my respects – ordered a pair of two-dollar slices and admired the car from a wire metal picnic table parked under bare fluorescent lights.
Other people with nothing better to do on a Monday afternoon kept passing me, and between mouthfuls of hot pizza I waved them over to explain the importance of the collection, telling them all about the one-of-a-kind 275.
Some were appreciative, but most gave me that “okay, buddy” look and went on their way – the same look I might have given my father if he started going on about the band Chicago. So I ate my lunch quietly, alone, one eye on the Speciale as a steady stream of strangers passed by unaware of the treasure sitting beside them.
Estimated value from $12 million to $14 million. Yes, this is the second 1966 Ferrari 275 GTB/C to come to auction at Gooding & Company in as many years.
The car is a 1964 Ferrari 275 GTB/C Speciale bearing chassis number 6701, and it's one of just three examples built, making it one of the rarest Ferraris in existence. It last went under the hammer in 2014, and at the time sold for $26.4 million.
A total of 442 of the 275 GTB road cars were produced between fall 1964 and summer 1966, including 236 Series I "short-nose" and 206 Series II "long-nose" cars.
It brought $51,705,000 at RM Sotheby's New York sale. This car set a record for a Ferrari sale price at auction. It's the only 1962 GTO campaigned by Scuderia Ferrari.
This 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 NART Spider was sold at RM Sotheby's back in 2013 blowing away people's expectations when it sold for $27.5 million. Only 10 of these magnificent cars were built by Ferrari and this specific one was featured in Steve McQueen's movie, The Thomas Crown Affair.
The video concludes with Mr. Beast riding with Dana Williamson, the museum's conservator, in the $100 million 1947 Ferrari 125 S on LA's iconic 6th Street Bridge. One of just two in existence, the 125 S is the first Ferrari ever made and also the first Ferrari equipped with the now-legendary V-12 engine.
Q: What is the lowest sale price of a Ferrari 275 GTB? A: The lowest recorded sale price was $1,125,000 for a 1965 Ferrari 275 GTB on May 18 2024. Q: What is the average sale price of a Ferrari 275 GTB? A: The average price of a Ferrari 275 GTB is $2,258,067.
This was reported by the world's preeminent Ferrari collector and expert Marcel Massini. The Ferrari was so desirable due to its condition and its racing history. It was the winning vehicle at the 1964 Tour de France race and finished fourth at Le Mans that year.
A: The lowest recorded sale price was $2,475,000 for a 1967 FERRARI 275 GTB/4 on Mar 27 2021. Q: What is the average sale price of a Ferrari 275 GTB/4? A: The average price of a Ferrari 275 GTB/4 is $3,359,067.
Introduction: My name is Corie Satterfield, I am a fancy, perfect, spotless, quaint, fantastic, funny, lucky person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.
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