Recently at RM Sotheby’s auction, one of only two 1955 Ferrari 410 Sport Spider ever produced sold for $22 million. The car was built for a special race that never took place.

In the mid-50s, Ferrari was successful in racing, but to win the FIA ​​World Sportscar championship it was necessary to win the five-day race Carrera Panamericana. For this purpose, Ferrari created the 410 Sport Spider. It is an exceptional car that is the dream of most collectors. The car achieved several major victories and was driven by some well-known names from the world of racing such as Juan Manuel Fangio and the legendary Carroll Shelby. In fact, Shelby scored more wins in this car than any other he drove during his career.

The Ferrari 410 Sport Spider is one of only two ever produced, and is powered by a 24-spark plug 4.9-liter V-12 engine with 400 hp (294 kW) and 403 lb-ft (546 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a 5-speed gearbox.

Although it was specially built for the Carrera Panamericana race, the race never took place. Instead, it participated in the World Sports Car Championship in 1956. The body of the car was made by Sergio Scaglietti. It is equipped with an original fuel tank inscribed by Shelby: “Mr. Ferrari told me that this was the best Ferrari he ever built.”

The car recently underwent a full Ferrari Classiche inspection and a detailed report is on file should the next inspector wish to proceed with the Red Book.

Source: RM Sotheby’s