1963 Ferrari 250 GTO is the World Most Expensive Car

#1963_Ferrari_250_GTO In 1964, the 250 GTO won the Tour de France Automobile – marking the ninth year in a row that Ferrari won that race. Only 36 of these cars were made between 1962 and 1963; the specific Ferrari that’s the most expensive in the world, at an unbelievable $70,000,000 price point, was victorious not only in the Tour de France, but it also placed in the Le Mans. With a top speed of 174 miles per hour and an acceleration of 0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) in 6.1 seconds, its stats wouldn’t stand up to the hyper cars of the modern day. However, in the ‘60s, it was the fastest in the world – and, now, decades later; it remains the most expensive car in the world of all time by a long shot. Some term this beautiful car the Picasso of the Motoring World; others, the Holy Grail of Ferraris. The current owners of the most expensive car of all time include American fashion designer Ralph Lauren, Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason, and Jon A. Shirley, the former President and COO of Microsoft. How much is a 1963 Ferrari 250 GT worth? This 1963 250 GTO went home with its new owner for an eye-popping $70 million (more about that later). And sales numbers like this keep the public intrigued about the comings and goings of these legendary cars. Why is the Ferrari 250 GTO so special? Besides its stunning beauty, the Ferrari 250 GTO is also known for its drivability, its forgiving handling, and its sheer love of the road. It's considered the most successful road/racing car Ferrari ever built, placing first in its class or winning overall in nearly 300 races worldwide. What does GTO mean in slang? "Gran Turismo Omologato" is the most common definition for GTO.

Added 30 Aug 2026