1997 Ferrari F50 Expected to Fetch Over $20 Million at Las Vegas Auction
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A rare 1997 Ferrari F50 will headline Broad Arrow's Las Vegas Auction on October 31, with estimates suggesting a sale price exceeding $20 million. This particular model, chassis number 107165, is one of only 349 F50s ever produced and boasts a mere 106 miles on the odometer.
Rare Low-Mileage Ferrari F50
The spotlight at Broad Arrow’s second annual Las Vegas Auction on October 31 will be a low-mileage 1997 Ferrari F50, known for its exclusivity and performance. With only 106 miles logged, this supercar is expected to command over $20 million based on early estimates. It is among a selection of 75 supercars and hypercars offered at this single-day auction.
This specific F50, chassis number 107165, is notably the 334th out of just 349 units ever made and one of approximately 25 delivered to the UK. It was originally sold through Maranello Sales Ltd in Egham, Surrey, and is presented in the classic Rosso Corsa color, complemented by a Nero leather interior with Rosso seat inserts.
Under the hood, the F50 features a 4.7-litre V12 engine producing 513 hp, derived from Ferrari's 1990 Formula 1 technology, paired with a six-speed gated manual transmission. The car comes complete with a factory removable hardtop, flight case, and a set of factory accessories, including J.P. Tod’s driving shoes and a three-piece Schedoni luggage set.
Alexander Weaver, Senior Car Specialist and Vice President at Broad Arrow Auctions, emphasizes the significance of this F50, noting it represents a low-mileage example of a legendary supercar. He remarks on the growing interest among younger collectors in experiencing analogue driving, highlighting that the F50 provides an unfiltered driving experience, making it an appealing option for serious collectors.
For more details about the auction, visit Broad Arrow's official site.