This Is the Most Expensive Ferrari Ever Sold

[Hypedrive] November 17, 2023 Weekly Digest 💰 RM Sotheby’s Sells 1962 Ferrari for $51.7 Million USD TLDR: RM Sotheby's has just sold a 1962 Ferrari 330 LM/250 GTO, chassis 3765, for a whopping $51.7 million USD. This is the most expensive Ferrari ever sold. Why It Matters: The vehicle hit the sales floor as a part of Sotheby’s New York sales of Contemporary and Modern Art. The car, which has been in private ownership by a chairman of the Ferrari Club of America for almost four decades, has now become a major part of automotive history, having been the only GTO Tipo 1962 raced by Ferrari’s racing division, Scuderia Ferrari. In August, a 1967 Ferrari 412P Berlinetta sold for a similar value, hammering down at $30.2 million USD.⁠Read the full article [here](. --------------------------------------------------------------- 🖤 Mercedes-AMG and sacai Come Together for Performance-Driven Collab TLDR: Japanese contemporary brand sacai is dropping a collabo with Mercedes-AMG for Formula 1 Las Vegas.⁠Why It Matters: Drawing inspiration from the 1971 @mercedesbenz 300 SEL 6.8 AMG "Red Pig" race car, the collection features insignia badges and icons from the legendary racer on sacai's modern luxury fares. Jackets, T-shirts, a jump suit offering and accessories are the key pieces for the partnership, all donning dual-branding between sacai and AMG.⁠The collection will be available during the Las Vegas Formula 1 Grand Prix this week. Read the full article [here](. --------------------------------------------------------------- 🤖 Gundam Arrives on the F1 Grid in Scuderia AlphaTauri Partnership TLDR: Scuderia AlphaTauri has revealed its partnership with Bandai Gundam, and it could be the coolest collaboration for the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix. Why It Matters: The Formula 1 drivers Daniel Ricciardo and Yuki Tsunoda will not only wear iconic Gundam icons and designs on their racing suits for Las Vegas, but the two brands have collaborated on a Mobile Suit RX-78-2 GUNDAM Perfect-Grade Unleashed model figure. Details on the Perfect-Grade include AlphaTauri's deep blue color scheme across RX-78-2's chest, as well as Scuderia AlphaTauri logos, insignias and "22" numerals, referencing its hometown racer Yuki's number.⁠⁠Read the full article [here](. --------------------------------------------------------------- 🛠️ Inside Look at DMC: An Unsung Hero In the World of Exotic Automotive Tuning TLDR: We recently got a rare opportunity to deep dive into DMC an unsung hero in the world of exotic automotive tuning.⁠The work they do on exotic supercars speaks for itself.⁠Why It Matters: The German-based tuner, which since its launch has expanded into the American, Middle Eastern and Asian markets, primarily focuses on bespoke carbon fiber modifications for ultra-luxury and exotic vehicles — with an aim to make the impossible happen for its clients and their dreams a reality. ⁠DMC’s CEO, Greg Schoener takes us through the brand’s origin, pivotal moments, monumental builds, concept to product process and much more. Read the full article [here](. --------------------------------------------------------------- 🏁 Palace and KAPPA Hit the Track With the Alpine F1 Collection TLDR: Palace and KAPPA continue the stellar line up of Las Vegas streetwear x F1 collaborations with French racing team Alpine F1.⁠Why It Matters: The inventive range is produced and designed by KAPPA, set to debut at the Las Vegas Grand Prix alongside A$AP Rocky‘s PUMA collection. The duo has built an A523 car in Alpine’s trademark pink, blue, and black hues. Dual logos and sponsorship branding reside throughout, accompanied by BWT Alpine F1 uniforms that will dress Pierre Gasly and Esteban Ocon. The collection will see its initial drop at The Venetian Shop in Las Vegas on November 16.⁠Read the full article [here](. --------------------------------------------------------------- [Hypebeast] [Download the Hypebeast App]( On iOS & Android Devices [hypebeast instagram]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Manage Subscriptions]( Policy]( You are subscribed to Hypebeast’s marketing emails with the address: {EMAIL} Contact [subscription@hypebeast.com](mailto: subscription@hypebeast.com) for assistance on any enquiries. 2023 Hypebeast Limited. All Rights Reserved Hypebeast, 40/F, Cable TV Tower, No.9 Hoi Shing Road, Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong