Ultra-rare retro Ferrari model goes up for auction with £3.1M starting price

An ultra-rare Ferrari model is being auctioned off for £3.1 million – and there are only 14 of them in the world.

The 365 California Spyder debuted at the 1967 Geneva Salon, a show known for launching the most impressive supercars in the world.

Its design was inspired by Maranello, the birthplace of Ferrari in Italy, a supercar tradition, which offers customers the opportunity to own a model made in smaller numbers.

The open-top, two-seater model, was built with both the Superamerica and California Spider, the Ferrari 365, in mind.

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Sporting a 4390cc, 4.4 litre, supercharged V-12 engine, it’s capable of generating up to 320 horsepower, as well as 361 Nm torque in seconds.

Cosmetically trimmed to rival the finest luxury touring cars, the vehicle proved to be the final entry in Ferrari’s long and distinguished vintage tradition of building limited edition supercars for very well-heeled customers and preferred clientele.

Aside from the mod cons, the look was the biggest attraction; with the small oval-nosed front end, faired-in headlamps and two elegant pop-up driving lamps set inboard the main lights.

A long front deck led to a steeply raked windscreen, while the belt line gave way to a triangular cosmetic flourish that integrated into the door handle, a speed-strake cue that became iconic.

This masterful coachwork was one of the most fetching designs in history.

Desirable performance components like power steering and Borrani wire wheels were standard-equipped, with a bevvy of other accessories available as optional equipment.

This car in particular, only has a short ownership chain of only four private caretakers, including two long-term owners.

It was also a FCA Platinum Award winner at the 2004 Cavallino Classic at Concorso Italiano.

Certified by Ferrari Classiche – a Red Book authenticating the continued presence of the matching-numbers chassis, engine, gearbox, rear axle, and body – this unique find is one-of-a-kind.

In a bid to acquire the celebrated model, Sotheby’s will be auctioning off the car with a £3.1 million asking price.

Those interested must register online to be in with a chance before the bidding takes place in Florida, US.

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