Why settle for one Ferrari when you can have five?
A group of Italian supercars will be auctioned at RM Sotheby’s in Toronto later this spring. Dubbed the “Big Five” by enthusiasts, these cars are the best and most sought-after cars to leave Maranello between 1984 and 2018. Mercedes-Benz will begin using humanoid robots to build the recently unveiled new all-electric Audi Q6 e-tron SUV. Here’s what we know. Metallica will travel with electric and hydrogen trucks wherever they tour this summer.
The 1970s and 1980s were a transitional period for the Prancing Horse. After spending decades building exclusively front-engined V-12 engines, the automaker’s lineup began to expand with mid-engined sports cars powered by V-6 and V-8 engines. The company wanted to reaffirm its commitment to building high-performance cars, and what better way to do so than with its first supercar? This would be the 288 GTO released in 1984, followed by the F40 in 1987, the F50 in 1995, the Enzo in 2002 and the LaFerrari in 2013. The Big Five includes impressive and well-designed models. Red examples survive. From both the chiefs.
Leading the way is the 1985 288 GTO, the only car in the lineup with a V8 engine. This example is one of 272 that spent 26 years in the hands of its original owner before being acquired by award-winning golfer and five-time Ryder Cup winner Ian Poulter. It is expected to sell for $3.75 million to $4 million. Next is the 1990 F40. This example for sale is a desirable “uncut, unmodified” example with only 1000 miles on the clock. It is expected to be priced between $2.75 million to $3.25 million. There’s also a 1996 F50 (pictured above). The European Specification model comes with the original removable hardtop case and Ferrari Classiche certificate. The auction house expects it to sell for $3.8 million to $4.5 million.
Fast forward to this century: 2003 Enzo. The US-spec model is the first model offered in North America and has only 5,349 miles on the odometer. It will likely sell for $3.75 million to $4.25 million. Finally, there’s the 2015 LaFerrari. This perfect Ferrari has only had two owners and has driven a total of less than 2,000 miles since leaving the factory. It is expected to sell for $3.85 million to $4.25 million. he looks
You’ll have the opportunity to bid on each of these Ferraris during the Dare to Dream Collection sale on Friday, May 31 and Saturday, June 1. You can also bid on all five, but if you want to take home the entire quintet, expect to pay between $18 million and $2 million.
