RM Monterey 2014 – 1964 Ferrari 250 LM by Scaglietti Brings $11.5M

By Tom Burkart on November 5, 2014, 8 pm

When SEMA becomes too much to handle, where to we turn for comfort and a little much-needed class?

This 1964 Ferrari 250 Le Mans — one of the first mid-engine Ferrari’s ever made.

Despite bringing more than $11-million this August in California, the only way is up for a car as special as this.

1964 Ferrari 250 LM

RM Auctions

Monterey

15 – 16 August 2014

1964 Ferrari 250 LM by Scaglietti

To be auctioned on Friday, August 15, 2014

Sold for $11,550,000

Chassis no. 6045
Engine no. 6045

320 hp, 3,286 aluminum-block V-12 engine with six Weber 38 DCN carburetors, five-speed transmission, independent suspension with front and rear unequal length wishbones with coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, and anti-roll bars, and four-wheel disc brakes. Wheelbase: 94.4 in.

The 19th of 32 examples constructed
Retained for personal use by William F. Harrah
Presented with Red Book certification by Ferrari Classiche
Multiple-award winner at 2014 Cavallino Classic
Displayed at the 1969 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance
Frequent concours and historic racing entrant

Tom Burkart

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