The Ferrari 250 GTO isn’t just another collector’s trophy—it’s the holy grail of automotive obsession. And now, an absolute unicorn is about to strut its stuff on the auction stage. Mecum’s gearing up to drop a 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO, chassis 3729GT, into the spotlight next month. This ain’t your average GTO. No, sir. It’s the only one that rolled out of Maranello painted white, a freakish standout in a lineup of just 36 cars ever made.
Talk about rare: only eight right-hand-drive versions exist, and this is one of ‘em. Originally handed off to British racing legend John Coombs, this machine didn’t just sit pretty. It raced, and hard. Pilots like Jack Sears, Graham Hill, and Richie Ginther threw it around tracks, snagging second at Goodwood’s RAC Tourist Trophy twice before outright domination at Brands Hatch in ’63. By ’64, it hung up its racing boots and slipped into private hands—but not before leaving a trail of glory.
Oh, and the goodies? Better believe they’re part of the package. We’re talking a full spare Colombo V12 engine, extra wheels, brakes—the whole nine yards. Try finding that with most multimillion-dollar garage queens.
Under the hood today? A rebuilt 3.0-liter Colombo V12, blessed by Ferrari’s own Classiche team, mated to its OG five-speed box, six Webers gulping air, and disc brakes at all corners. Purists can breathe easy; it’s all there.
Price? Mecum’s playing coy, but whispers already hit $50 million. And with private deals rumored at $70 mil, this white whale could shatter records. Hold onto your wallets—things are about to get wild.
Via Mecum
Shawn Henry