The 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO, also known as the Holy Grail model, is a Tour de France-wining masterpiece that has been recently bought by the founder and CEO of WeatherTech, David MacNeil. The chassis number of this Ferrari is 4153 GT and it is believed to be the most expensive car in the world. MacNeil has amassed his wealth by selling high-end floor mats and with the money from profits he has bought himself a garage full of antique cars that are worth a fortune. Cars like 250 GTO are extremely valuable and cherished by the enthusiasts around the world. His collection also comprises of a 1960 Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta SWB, 365 GTB Daytona, F50 and 275 GTB.
From 1962 to 1964, only 39 250 GTO were manufactured by Ferrari; hence, it is extremely rare to find one let alone buy one for yourself. Enthusiasts go as far as stating that the real value of 250 GTO cannot be measured in money. Other celebrities who have owned a 250 GTB are Ralph Lauren, Nick Mason and Lord Anthony Bamford.
Marcel Massini, a Ferrari historian, expects the asking price of a 250 GTO to rise up to $100 million in the next five years. One of the top contenders to match the might of 250 GTO is the Aston Martin DB4GT Zagato. People have also compared the Ferrari 250 GTO with one of the most popular paintings, Sunflowers, of the famous painter Vincent Van Gogh.
Ferrari used a 3.0 Liter V12 engine to power this iconic car which produces 300 horsepower to propel the car from stop to 60 mph in just 6.1 seconds. The 250 GTO can also a achieve a top speed of 174 mph. What made the 250 GTO the Holy Grail of the cars is its all-round drivability, its striking looks and rarity.
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