What’s been called by many the “Ferrari Hyper Five” or “The Big Five” is a legendary lineup of envelope-pushing performance cars. They’ve been the subject of many articles, video/photography essays, and lofty dreams. But an upcoming auction features all five of these amazing vehicles crossing the auction block in rapid succession.
Ferrari paints a bright picture for 2024.
A Ferrari 288 GTO, F40, F50, Enzo, and LaFerrari will all be auctioned during the RM Sotheby’s Dare to Dream Collection event, which takes place in Toronto. Loaded with impressive lots, including the Holy Trinity of Hypercars, the auction is getting a lot of collectors and enthusiasts excited as it approaches.
But the big question people are speculating about is if one person will come in and buy the entire Ferrar Hyper Five lineup in one fell swoop. While it’s certainly possible for someone with enough financial might plus the determination to outbid the competition, it’s not likely.
Still, the auction and its many lots are all about fulfilling dreams, so one never knows.
Bidding should be fierce for the 2015 Ferrari LaFerrari, with the auction house estimating it will sell for $3,850,000 to $4,250,000. Considering the hypercar comes dressed for success in Rosso Corsa over Pelle Neri and has under 1,800 miles on the odometer, that estimate seems reasonable.
Plenty of bidders will be vying for the 2003 Ferrari Enzo, which has been owned by three parties and driven under 5,400 miles. It also looks to be impeccably preserved with a well-documented history which surely is fueling the top bid estimate of $3,750,000 to $4,250,000.
While perhaps not as popular as some of the others, the 1996 Ferrari F50 still has plenty of pull in the market with RM Sotheby’s estimating it will auction for $3,800,000 to $4,500,000. A European-spec car, it was originally purchased by a collector in Monaco and also has a well-documented history. What’s more, it’s been driven under 13,000 miles, so it’s also still quite fresh.
A true crowd pleaser, the 1990 Ferrari F40 carries a top bid range estimate of $2,750,000 to $3,250,000. This mid-production example is one of the sought-after “non-cat, non-adjust” cars and has under 1,000 miles on the odometer.
Finally, the 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO, one of only 272 in existence, should capture a top bid of $3,750,000 to $4,000,000. It’s been famously owned by pro golfer Ian Poulter and is certified as numbers-matching, making for quite the acquisition for the discerning collector.
These Big Five Ferraris will cross the auction block at the Dare to Dream Collection presented by RM Sotheby’s on May 31 and June 1.
Images via RM Sotheby’s
Elizabeth Puckett
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