In 1966, Ford achieved a historic triple victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, triumphing over Ferrari. During the six previous editions of the world’s most prestigious car race, Ferrari had dominated the competition, clinching victory each time. The Ferrari 250 LM (Le Mans), victorious in Sarthe in 1965 thanks to drivers Masten Gregory and Jochen Rindt, is now for sale. This Ferrari 250 LM by Scaglietti represents the most extraordinary lot of the RM Sotheby’s auction, which will be held alongside the Rétromobile 2025 show. So, for what amount will this 250 LM be sold, knowing it is estimated at over €25,000,000?
In 1965, at the end of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Ferrari even achieved a double victory, with two 250 LM featuring the V12 3.3 L engine. It is therefore the victorious car entered that year by the North American Racing Team (NART), which will soon be in Paris and not just anywhere. Indeed, it is near the Mona Lisa, in the halls of the Carrousel du Louvre, that RM Sotheby’s will hold an auction on February 4 and 5, 2025, alongside the Rétromobile.
The Ferrari 250 LM by Scaglietti in question bears the chassis number 5893 and is one of the six 250 LMs assembled. This already makes it a rare car. Add to that its victory at the 1965 24 Hours of Le Mans and the fact that this same chassis was entered six times at Le Mans, and you will partly get the amount of its estimation. You may have also understood, as reported by RM Sotheby’s, this 250 LM chassis 5893 is the only so-called “private” Ferrari to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
For over 50 years, this Ferrari 250 LM has been owned by the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum (IMS), where it arrived in 1970 after being purchased from Chinetti Motors a few months after the 24 Hours of Daytona.
To learn all about this Ferrari 250 LM and discover more photos and archives, we invite you to click on the image below to access the RM Sotheby’s website.
Finally, this time in Stuttgart on February 1, 2025, in partnership between RM Sotheby’s and Mercedes-Benz Heritage, the Mercedes-Benz W 196 R Stromlinienwagen (Streamliner – streamlined body) of F1, driven by Juan Manuel Fangio and Stirling Moss in the 1950s, will be up for sale. Be aware, this Mercedes-Benz W 196 R could become one of the most expensive cars in the world, as it is estimated at over €50,000,000.
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Photos: RM Sotheby’s and Ferrari
