A one-of-a-kind LaFerrari, offered from Ferrari’s own collection, inspired a staggering $7,000,000 winning bid at a special RM Sotheby’s charity auction in Florida, held as part of the Ferrari Finali Mondiali weekend at the Daytona International Speedway.
The car in question was created as a gift from Ferrari to its home country of Italy, with proceeds from its sale benefitting the reconstruction of Central Italy in the aftermath of the devastating earthquakes of 2016. The car boasts a one-of-a-kind livery and interior, as well as a special plaque to commemorate the occasion.
The unique 949hp hypercar was the subject of a heated bidding war lasting some 10 minutes before the hammer fell on the astounding final bid of $7 million, which represents not only a benchmark for a LaFerrari sold at auction — eclipsing the previous high by more than $1.8 million — but also makes it the most valuable 21st century automobile ever sold at auction.
In addition to RM Sotheby’s and Ferrari working together on the special charity sale, the auction was held in collaboration with the National Italian American Foundation’s Earthquake Relief Fund. The charity auction also included two official Scuderia Ferrari F1 racing suits and gloves, one autographed by Kimi Räikkönen and the other by Sebastian Vettel, which helped raise an additional $36,000 for the deserving cause. All proceeds from the auction will go toward the reconstruction efforts in areas affected by the earthquake.
