An extremely rare and iconic vintage Ferrari is heading under the hammer for a whopping £8.5million.
A 161mph, red, 1957 Ferrari 625 TRC Spider is one of only two ever made.
The magnificent motor is widely considered to be one of the most beautiful cars ever built.
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This particular vehicle was originally owned and driven competitively by Ferrari distributor and racing impresario, John von Neumann.
During its racing days, the car achieved 21 top-three finishes, including 10 overall or class victories among over 40 races.
The motor was originally kitted out with a 2.5-litre engine, the ultimate version of the early Testa Rossas.
It is now equipped with a roaring 3-litre Colombo short-block V-12 engine, as reported by Luxury Auto News.
The car will now feature at auction in Monterey, California, US, with the event spanning from 15 to 17 August.
RM Sotheby’s who are hosting the event, described the car as: “As a member of the illustrious Testa Rossa family possessing a clear, unbroken chain of ownership from John von Neumann to the present custodian, 0680, along with its ‘sibling’ 0672, are among the most famous of all West Coast racing Ferraris.
“The epitome of California hot-rod culture is captured with these cars, most notably with 0672 receiving the V-12 250 TR engine — but von Neumann’s foresight to request a larger 2.5-liter 625 engine for 0680 ignited huge success on the racing track, with the car achieving 21 podium finishes and 10 overall or class victories across over 40 period races.
“A winner in period and proven vintage racer, the 625 TRC offers a mouth-watering range of possibilities for the new custodian.
“With extensive service records on file, including an engine service by famed shop Patrick Ottis Co. in 2011 which showed an incredible power output of 322 horsepower on the dyno, 0680 is perfectly set up for a return to the racetrack or rallies like the Colorado Grand.
“Likewise, the prospect of restoring the car back to its iconic von Neumann livery and four-cylinder Tipo 625 configuration, using the original engine supplied with the car, could transform 0680 into an absolute star at the most prestigious concours events on the planet.”
The guide price is up to £8.5million.
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