1964 Ferrari 250 LM. July 08
The 1965 Austrian Grand Prix was a 200 mile race that was widely expected to be won by Mike Parkes in the Maranello Concessionaires 365 P2. With its exceptional balance and handling, Jochen Rindt was able to make the tyres (and fuel) last the full race, and without a pit stop he had a final 31 second lead over Parkes at finish.
In September 1969, the car was shipped to Boston, Massachusetts in the US and later converted for road use. The dashboard was covered with leather, sliding windows replaced with wind-up windows, and seat belts and carpets were added.
During the ensuing years, the car changed hands numerous times, during which it was, at one stage, a common sight on New York freeways, being used by its then owner for regular commutes into the city.
The car was purchased by its current owner in 2002, at which time it underwent a comprehensive restoration.
"The 250 LM is one of the most highly sought after of all Ferraris, and the vehicle offered here is one of the best examples of the 250 LM and was the first to be offered by RM Auctions since 2002," said Max Girardo of RM's European Operations. It sold for more than 4.5 million Euro.
