The 1960s Ferrari 250 GTOs are already regarded as among the most valuable and coveted collectable classic cars in the world. Now, a special one-of-a-kind version of the car is about to head to auction, in the form of the 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO Bianco Speciale.
The chassis 3729GT Ferrari 250 GTO is one of just 36 units built between 1962 and 1964. However, what makes it stand out is that it is the only example to ever leave the factory finished in a white paint scheme.
Apart from the one-off white livery, the chassis 3729GT also has an impressive racing history, including its second-place finish on debut at the Peco Trophy at Brands Hatch in 1962 with Roy Salvadori; another second-place finish two weeks later at Goodwood’s RAC Tourist Trophy driven by Graham Hill – both of which helped Ferrari win the GT Manufacturer’s crown in 1962. The following year, the white Ferrari 250 GTO raced in the Whitsun Trophy and British Grand Prix GT races, also securing its first GT class victory driven by Jack Sears.
The white Ferrari 250 GTO will be auctioned by Mecum. The auction website also mentions that the car was commissioned by Jake Coombs in 1962. The car is said to retain its period racing details, maintained, repaired and refinished, but never restored.
Source: Mecum Auctions
