The 1964 Ferrari 250 LM, chassis 5893, famed for its 1965 Le Mans win, sold for $36.3 million at RM Sotheby's Paris auction, setting a new record.


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The 1964 Ferrari 250 LM, chassis number 5893, has solidified its place in automotive history with a record-breaking auction sale. This iconic vehicle, renowned for its unexpected victory at the 1965 24 Hours of Le Mans, fetched an astounding $36.3 million at RM Sotheby's Paris auction, making it the most expensive Ferrari ever sold at auction, excluding the 250 GTO

Ferrari 250 LM That Broke Its Own Record

The 1964 Ferrari 250 LM (chassis 5893) has made history once again! At the RM Sotheby’s Paris auction, this legendary race car sold for an astonishing $36.3 million, making it the most expensive Ferrari 250 LM ever sold at auction. What makes this sale even more special? It shattered its own previous record, further proving Ferrari’s dominance in the classic car market

Racing Legacy

Beyond its Le Mans triumph, chassis 5893 competed in multiple prestigious endurance races, including the 24 Hours of Daytona in 1966 and 1968, and returned to Le Mans in 1968 and 1969. Its final race was the 1970 24 Hours of Daytona before being retired. Subsequently, the car was displayed at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum for 54 years, preserving its legacy for future generations.

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Why Was This Legendary Car Sold at auction ?

The 1964 Ferrari 250 LM (chassis 5893) recently made headlines by selling for a record-breaking $36.3 million at the RM Sotheby’s Paris auction. This iconic car, known for its historic 1965 Le Mans victory, is one of the rarest and most sought-after Ferraris ever built. But why was such a legendary vehicle put up for sale.

FAQ

Chassis 5893 is renowned for its unexpected victory at the 1965 24 Hours of Le Mans, driven by Masten Gregory and Jochen Rindt for the North American Racing Team (N.A.R.T.).

The car sold for $36.3 million at RM Sotheby's Paris auction, setting a record as the most expensive Ferrari ever sold at auction, excluding the 250 GTO.

Ferrari built only 32 units of the 250 LM, falling short of the 100 required for homologation in the Group 3 GT class.

Beyond its 1965 Le Mans win, it competed in the 24 Hours of Daytona in 1966 and 1968, and returned to Le Mans in 1968 and 1969. Its final race was the 1970 24 Hours of Daytona.

After retiring from racing, chassis 5893 was displayed at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum for 54 years

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