A rare 1957 Ferrari 500 TRC, praised for its stunning design and race history, is expected to fetch up to £7m at RM Sotheby’s auction in Los Angeles on 29 May.

Classic Ferrari – dubbed prettiest ever – tipped to sell for £7m

A rare 1957 Ferrari 500 TRC, praised for its stunning design and race history, is expected to fetch up to £7m at RM Sotheby’s auction in Los Angeles on 29 May.

A classic Ferrari – dubbed one of the prettiest cars ever made – is tipped to sell for £7m.

The red, 1957 500 TRC model is rare too with just 16 on the planet.

It is renowned for its beautifully curved bodywork line over the front wheels.

The Ferrari has been well looked after with two very careful owners.

It underwent a restoration in 1994 and 1995, but still has its original chassis, body, engine, and rear axle.

It has some racing prowess as well having won 10 of its 20 it has entered.

Its two litre engine creates 180bhp and a top speed of 152mph.

It is being sold by RM Sotheby’s in Los Angeles, California, US, as reported on Luxury Auto News.

A spokesperson for the auctioneers said: “Widely considered one of the most beautiful sports car designs of all-time.

“The TRC sported one of the most beautifully curved fender line to ever grace a Ferrari.

“The foundational example of only sixteen remaining 500 TRCs.

“Raced at the 12 Hours of Sebring during the second round of the 1957 World Sportscar Championship.

“Driven in 20 period races between 1957-1963, achieving 10 class victories and 13 total podium finishes.

“A veteran of 21 editions of the Mille Miglia Storica between 1993 and 2014.”

They added: “Retained by two connoisseur owners for the last 33 years.

“Ferrari Classiche Red Book certified in 2005, confirming retention of its original chassis, body, engine, and rear axle.

“Eligible for many of the world’s most prestigious motoring events, including the Mille Miglia Storica, Le Mans Classic, Goodwood Revival, and Colorado Grand.”

The guide price for the classic car is up to £7m.

The auction ends on 29 May.