Ferrari F50 Achieves Record $18.7 Million at Auction
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At Broad Arrow's recent auction in Las Vegas, a 1997 Ferrari F50 sold for $18,705,000, setting a new world record for the model. The event, which saw a total of $92.8 million in sales, highlighted the strong demand for high-end collector cars, particularly Ferraris.
Record-Breaking Sale
The 1997 Ferrari F50 has set a new auction record, fetching $18,705,000 at Broad Arrow’s auction in Las Vegas on October 31. This sale marks the highest price ever paid for this model, surpassing the previous record by approximately $4.1 million.
Auction Highlights
Overall, Broad Arrow achieved total sales of $92.8 million during the event, making it the highest total for a collector-car auction in Las Vegas. Among the 84 lots offered, 64 were sold, resulting in a 76 percent sell-through rate, indicative of strong demand for high-end vehicles. In addition to the F50, two other Ferraris also set records: a 2025 Daytona SP3 sold for $18,540,000 and a 2014 LaFerrari reached $8,805,000.
Notable Sales
Key sales at the auction included:
- 1997 Ferrari F50: Sold for $18,705,000 (most valuable F50 ever)
- 2025 Daytona SP3: Sold for $18,540,000 (record for non-charity example)
- 2014 LaFerrari: Sold for $8,805,000
Other notable cars, such as a McLaren P1 GTR and a Koenigsegg Regera, also contributed to the high-profile nature of the auction, although they did not set records. The strong performance of these vehicles underscores a concentrated demand for exceptional collector cars, particularly from Ferrari.