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Motorsport

The Most Important Ferrari GTO Ever Just Sold For A Record $51.7 Million

Update: The auction has ended, and dare we say, this may have been quite a deal. The final hammer price of $47 million is well below original estimates of $60M for this exceedingly rare 250 GTO. With fees added in, the final price climbs to $51.7M, a record for any Ferrari selling at auction.

The previous record holder was a 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO also sold by RM Sotheby’s. That car, one of four upgraded by Scaglietti, fetched $48.4M with fees included.

Peruse our original article below to learn more about what makes this particular GTO so special.

Today at 5:00 PM EST, there’s a possibility that a 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO could set a new record for the most expensive car to ever sell at auction. To achieve that goal, it must top the astounding $143 million commanded by a Mercedes 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupe during a closed-door auction in 2022. You can watch all the action live, right here at Motor1.

All 250 GTOs are exceptional, but this one is particularly important as it was the only Tipo 1962 campaigned by the factory racing team. The machine even scored a first-in-class finish at the 1962 Nürburgring 1,000 Kilometers. However, it failed to complete that year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans due to overheating issues.


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The New 2023 Defender Trophy Edition Lets Owners Compete

Adventure awaits those who are brave enough to embrace the unknown. For off-road enthusiasts, the 2023 Defender Trophy Edition is here. Limited to just 230 vehicles, this edition continues the tradition of adventure and community, offering a unique blend of luxury, ruggedness, and competitive thrill.

Based on the 2023 MY Defender 130 P400 SE, the Trophy Edition is more than just a vehicle. It makes a statement. The exterior features a bespoke Trophy Edition wrap in a stealth Santorini Black Matte color with a unique topographical map design on the doors and spare tire cover. Inside, the Ebony Grained Leather interior, custom interior badging, and all-terrain equipment, including a roof box from Pelican Products and an expedition roof rack, contribute to its powerful appearance.

What truly sets the Defender Trophy Edition apart is the ownership experience it provides. Purchasing this edition includes a chance to participate in a two-person entry to a one-day off-road adventure. The adventure takes place during the 2023 North American Defender Trophy Competition in Austin, Texas. Starting on October 29, 2023, participants can put their off-road skills to the test while experiencing teamwork and camaraderie.

The winning team of the North American Trophy Competition will be rewarded with a four-day Adventure Travel experience in South Africa. This journey will take them through iconic pathways and dunes in the Erongo Mountains and Spitzcoppe Peaks. The newly designed Defender Trophy Logo captures the contemporary and adventurous spirit of the Defender, appealing to modern-day explorers.

The Defender Trophy Edition is designed to tackle the most demanding endurance challenges. It is equipped with features such as an electronic winch, front and rear mud flaps, wheel arch protection, tow hitch receiver, and off-road packs, ensuring its readiness for any adventure.

Only 220 of these adventure-inspired vehicles will be sold exclusively in the U.S., with an additional 10 available in Canada. The Defender Trophy Edition is priced at $103,000 (before destination and delivery) and will be available for purchase in August. Interested buyers can visit selected Land Rover retailers in the U.S. and Canada.

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ROLLS-ROYCE MENTORS SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCE WITH LOCAL YOUNG PEOPLE

  • Rolls-Royce Motor Cars renews its involvement in Dare to Dream mentoring scheme
  • Run by Love Local Jobs Foundation, a charity working with schools and leading employers in West Sussex
  • Members of the Rolls-Royce team share experiences and insights with Year 9 pupils from three nearby schools
  • Aims to build pupils’ confidence, help them overcome personal and academic challenges and shape their life’s journey with support from people already in work
  • Participants invited to the Home of Rolls-Royce to experience the workplace and be inspired by the early careers opportunities offered

“We’ve been involved with Dare to Dream for a number of years and it’s always been an incredibly rewarding experience for the young people taking part, and our own team members acting as mentors. This year has been particularly special, since we were able to welcome the students on-site at the Home of Rolls-Royce for the first time since the pandemic. Sharing their concerns, experiences and aspirations with those already in work is a huge confidence-booster for these young people as they approach their GCSE choices. We’re delighted to be able to support them and help unlock the enormous talent we see in our neighbouring communities.”
Mark Adams, Director of Human Resources, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is delighted to confirm its continued participation in Dare to Dream, a mentoring scheme designed to help pupils realise their potential and overcome their personal barriers to success.

During the 2022-23 school year, 15 volunteers from across the company have acted as mentors to Year 9 students from Chichester Free School, Bourne Community College and Ormiston Six Villages Academy, all close to the Home of Rolls-Royce at Goodwood. The team includes some who took part in 2022 and have remained involved as ‘super mentors’.

Each mentor works with three students, all of whom are facing challenges affecting their personal lives, academic progress and future career choices. Over the course of three sessions, the mentors share their experiences and thoughts, seek to understand the student’s outlook on life and explore and challenge what they may believe (or have been told) about themselves and the world.

Helping the students to think beyond the bounds of school and home can spark aspirational ideas and the motivation to grapple with what lies ahead. By sharing their own journeys, which have not always followed conventional educational and employment paths, the mentors demonstrate that doors aren’t always closed; opportunities come with the desire to pursue things they enjoy and are interested in, however bold.

Alison Turnbull, Head of Year 9 at Chichester Free School, says: “This inspirational, impactful programme makes students aware of a variety of pathways and opportunities, while giving them the confidence to believe in themselves and make better-informed decisions about their future. The visit to Rolls-Royce was an amazing experience and sparked conversations about alternative post-16 options. Please don’t stop doing what you’re doing; you really don’t know how many lives you’re changing!”

Dare to Dream supports students at what can be a daunting time, when they are choosing their GCSEs and feel under pressure to start formulating long-term education and career plans. Mentors provide much-needed support at this crucial stage: it can be especially helpful for students to realise that adults already in the working world also face challenges and have their own doubts and uncertainties to deal with.

One participant, who’s in Year 9 at Bourne Community College, explains: “This was one of the best things I’ve been able to do yet! The Rolls-Royce employees were super-friendly and offered a wide variety of jobs and applications available for passionate and talented students. The Dare to Dream programme has been amazing and has improved my confidence and my abilities to overcome challenges in life.”

Previous mentors report seeing a noticeable growth in students’ confidence from one session to the next. As well as encouraging students to take ownership of pursuing their dreams, the mentors offer practical coaching, helping them consider what skills they might need and how they could go about gaining them.

Lydia Woodroff, HR Sustainability Business Partner, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, is coordinating the project at Rolls-Royce. She says, “We were delighted to continue our support of Dare to Dream this year, and see the programme’s continued impact on the selected participants over the year. They met some of our Apprentices and saw how we support people’s early careers; they also watched vehicles being built and experienced a ‘customer reveal’, culminating in sitting in a Rolls-Royce Phantom and having their photographs taken as a souvenir. We’re pleased to have this opportunity to show young people the range of skills we use here, and the varied roles we make available to home so close to home.”

Jack ‘The Lad’ Hayes, programme lead from the Love Local Jobs Foundation adds: “Our work in and around Chichester simply wouldn’t be possible without the unwavering support of our friends at Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. For students, knowing that one of the world’s most prestigious brands wants to support and encourage them makes it a truly unique experience. As ever, the mentor team at Rolls-Royce Motor Cars really embraced their role: their work will have a hugely positive impact on the students they worked with.”