✦ Shifty Estimate
$51,705,000
- all time median
- $50.1M
- Market cap
- $1.86B · 36 built
- Sales, all time
- 2
- For sale now
- 1
- Original MSRP
- $18,000 · ▲ 287150% since
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1962 Ferrari 250 GTO Series I
1962 to 1964 · Coupe · Limited edition · 36 built
Price history
For sale now
1962 · Rosso Corsa · 7,086 mi · Daniel Schmitt & Co.
Specifications
- Engine
- Naturally Aspirated V12, 3.0L
- Power
- 300 hp
- 0 to 60
- 5.8s
- Top speed
- 174 mph
- Transmission
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Curb weight
- 2,068 lb
- Production
- 36 units
- Original MSRP
- $18,000
- Designer
- Giotto Bizzarrini
Common questions
How much does a Ferrari 250 GTO Series I cost?
A 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO Series I cost $18,000 new. Across every sale we have on file, 2 have sold publicly at a median of $50,055,000. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $51,705,000. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $38,778,750 to $64,631,250, depending on mileage, color, and history.
What is a 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO Series I worth today?
The Shifty Estimate is $51,705,000. We rate confidence low: 2 public sales in a year is not enough to be firm, and the honest range is wide. Treat it as a starting point, not a valuation.
Is a Ferrari 250 GTO Series I a good investment?
It has appreciated 287150% against its $18,000 list price. Only 36 were built.
What has a Ferrari 250 GTO Series I sold for at auction?
The 2 most recent public sales we have on file:
- $51,705,000Nov 13, 2023Rosso Cina
- $48,405,000Aug 25, 2018Rosso Cina
The 250 GTO stands as the holy grail of collector cars, arguably the most coveted automobile ever built. Giotto Bizzarrini's aerodynamic masterpiece was born from Ferrari's need to dominate GT racing, combining the 250 GT platform with a purposeful body shaped by wind tunnel testing. Only 36 examples left Maranello between 1962-1964, each hand-built by Scaglietti with subtle variations. The 3.0-liter Colombo V12 delivered 300 horsepower through a five-speed manual, propelling this racing weapon to victory at Le Mans, the Targa Florio, and countless other circuits. Today, GTOs routinely trade for $40-70 million, making them not just the ultimate Ferrari, but the ultimate collector car. Every example has a documented racing history, and ownership represents entry into the most exclusive automotive club on earth.