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Auto Blog
07-08-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Blog
The Only Factory White Ferrari 250 GTO Is Headed to the Auction Block
By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. Rivian posted a $1.1 billion net loss in Q2 but reaffirmed its 2025 delivery target of up to 46,000 vehicles, betting big on the R2 SUV and brand updates. View post: Amazon Is Now Selling New And Used Cars — And Not Just Hyundais The Silverado EV more than doubled its EPA range with zero hardware changes. If you thought all cool Ferraris were red, think again. If there is one machine amongst the many prancing horses to leave the stables at Maranello, none comes within centimeters close to the legendary machine known to you and me as the 250 GTO. Built between 1962 and 1964, just 36 units of this special model were produced as hardcore racing machines to meet the homologation requirements for Group 3 GT racing. After their careers on the racetrack, these cars have gained a reputation as a car with holy grail status among Ferrari owners and the most discerning car collectors, as they have fetched some of the highest transaction prices in both private and auction settings. However, one special example is being offered for sale by Mecum Auctions in January 2026. A special car: chassis number 3729 GT, nicknamed 'Bianco Speciale,' is unlike the other 250 GTOs that graced the world with their presence. As hinted by the English translation of its Italian nickname (meaning 'White Special'), the provenance of the 3729 GT begins with the fact that it was the only GTO to be sold new in white; a decision that Mecum says required pulling internal strings at Ferrari. By providing your email address, you agree that it may be used pursuant to Arena Group's Privacy Policy. Per Mecum, the idea of a white 250 GTO was 'a huge deviation from Ferrari's strict color conventions—one that required quiet internal approval.' In the case of the late legendary British race team and dealership owner John Coombs, his connection to Alfredo Reali, 'Ferrari's discreet liaison for bespoke and sensitive client requests,' was a factor in securing the ultra-special request. However, unlike many of the Ferraris built under the modern-day Atelier and Tailor Made personalization programs, the 250 GTO was designed as a race car for actual competition, which it achieved with some of the era's most competitive drivers. Throughout its racing history, the Bianco GTO gained notoriety, piloted by well-known figures in the 1960s motorsport scene. It made its debut at Brands Hatch during the Peco Trophy on August 6, 1962, where Roy Salvadori drove it to a second-place finish. Just two weeks later, Graham Hill used it to finish second at the Goodwood RAC Tourist Trophy, which helped Ferrari secure the 1962 GT Manufacturers' Championship. Autoblog Newsletter Autoblog brings you car news; expert reviews and exciting pictures and video. Research and compare vehicles, too. Sign up or sign in with Google Facebook Microsoft Apple By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. In 1963, Mike MacDowel won the Whitsun Trophy and the British Grand Prix GT race, while Jack Sears achieved the car's first GT class victory in August. Despite being driven by racing legends, this GTO left its mark without securing a single class win. Source: Mecum Auctions Jaguar benchmarked this GTO for its hardcore racing machine However, another essential key piece of provenance that Mecum notes was that this car was used as a benchmark by one of Ferrari's motorsport rivals of the period: Jaguar. Though Coombs himself denies this, Mecum notes that it is 'well documented that he did, in fact, lend his Bianco Speciale to the engineers at Jaguar for study,' as he was supposedly 'determined to give the lagging brand a chance at matching or exceeding Ferrari's racing success with its seemingly unbeatable 250 GTO.' With this car in question, the boffins at Jaguar were supposedly able to reverse-engineer the 250 GTO and use the technical knowledge to build their very own competitor on the racetrack: the Lightweight E-Type. After Coombs' time with the GTO, the Bianco Speciale changed hands through four different owners before it landed in the hands of one of its former pilots, Jack Sears, who would keep it for 30 years. In 1999, it was sold to Jon Shirley, a former Microsoft president and COO, and a notable art and car collector who made his fortune during the tech giant's formative years. In 2008, it earned its Ferrari Classiche Red Book, an ultimate certificate of authenticity, as it maintained many of its original parts and equipment over the years. Final Thoughts Mecum is set to display the Bianco Speciale at its Monterey auction this month during Monterey Car Week before it hits the auction block as the headliner lot at its event in Kissimmee, Florida, in January 2026. Mecum has not listed a reserve or a price estimate on this car, but granted that the last 250 GTO to go to auction had a hammer price of $51 million in November 2023, it will take a pretty penny to be a part of 'the most exclusive car club in all of the world,' per Mecum. In my purview, this car, in fact, any 250 GTO, would have a special spot in my theoretical 'unlimited money' garage. However, granted its special provenance and the fact that it's the only one to be painted in white, seals its place. I'd buy the ESPN+ subscription just to see this machine hit the block live. I hope we will not see the bid go on. About the Author James Ochoa View Profile
Yahoo
05-08-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Mecum Auctions Announces The Bianco Speciale, the Only Factory White Ferrari 250 GTO, Will Headline Kissimmee 2026 Auction
One-of-a-Kind 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO To Be on Display at Mecum Monterey August 14-16, 2025 WALWORTH, Wis., August 05, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Maintained, repaired and refinished, but never restored, Bianco Speciale, the only Ferrari 250 GTO to leave the Ferrari factory in white, is set to headline the Mecum Auctions lineup at The World's Largest Collector Car Auction® this January in Kissimmee, Florida. Among the mere 36 produced from 1962 to 1964, Bianco Speciale stands alone as the sole 250 GTO delivered with an unprecedented white livery applied by the Ferrari factory. This distinguishes it as one of the most desirable Ferraris in existence and earned Chassis No. 3729GT its distinctive moniker, which serves as a singular expression of individuality within the most exclusive fraternity in automotive history. With its successful racing career and distinctive white livery, Bianco Speciale's offering at Kissimmee 2026 presents an extraordinary opportunity to join its illustrious legacy. The media and public will have the opportunity to see Bianco Speciale at Mecum's Monterey auction, where the singular 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO will be on display ahead of its offering at Kissimmee 2026. Mecum Monterey 2025 is slated for August 14-16 at the Del Monte Golf Course in Monterey, California, with the auction gates opening at 8 a.m. each day. For those interested in obtaining more information on The Bianco Speciale or other media opportunities, please reach out to Breeann Poland at bpoland@ For more information on Mecum Kissimmee 2026 and all other scheduled Mecum events, visit or call (262) 275-5050. Mecum's website is updated daily with the latest consignments and includes detailed descriptions and photographs of the vehicles offered, as well as a detailed auction and event schedule. (All times Pacific) Copyright © 2000-2025 Mecum Auction, Inc. All rights reserved. Road Art®, MyMecum® & The Bid Goes On® are registered trademarks of Mecum Auction, Inc. View source version on Contacts Mecum AuctionsCommunications DepartmentBreeann Polandbpoland@
Business Wire
05-08-2025
- Automotive
- Business Wire
Mecum Auctions Announces The Bianco Speciale, the Only Factory White Ferrari 250 GTO, Will Headline Kissimmee 2026 Auction
WALWORTH, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Maintained, repaired and refinished, but never restored, Bianco Speciale, the only Ferrari 250 GTO to leave the Ferrari factory in white, is set to headline the Mecum Auctions lineup at The World's Largest Collector Car Auction® this January in Kissimmee, Florida. Among the mere 36 produced from 1962 to 1964, Bianco Speciale stands alone as the sole 250 GTO delivered with an unprecedented white livery applied by the Ferrari factory. This distinguishes it as one of the most desirable Ferraris in existence and earned Chassis No. 3729GT its distinctive moniker, which serves as a singular expression of individuality within the most exclusive fraternity in automotive history. With its successful racing career and distinctive white livery, Bianco Speciale's offering at Kissimmee 2026 presents an extraordinary opportunity to join its illustrious legacy. Mecum Auctions Announces The Bianco Speciale, the Only Factory White Ferrari 250 GTO, Will Headline Kissimmee 2026 Auction Share The media and public will have the opportunity to see Bianco Speciale at Mecum's Monterey auction, where the singular 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO will be on display ahead of its offering at Kissimmee 2026. Mecum Monterey 2025 is slated for August 14-16 at the Del Monte Golf Course in Monterey, California, with the auction gates opening at 8 a.m. each day. For those interested in obtaining more information on The Bianco Speciale or other media opportunities, please reach out to Breeann Poland at bpoland@ For more information on Mecum Kissimmee 2026 and all other scheduled Mecum events, visit or call (262) 275-5050. Mecum's website is updated daily with the latest consignments and includes detailed descriptions and photographs of the vehicles offered, as well as a detailed auction and event schedule. (All times Pacific)
Scottish Sun
07-06-2025
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Inside Pink Floyd star's super car collection worth £200million including rare Ferrari and motor from Steve McQueen film
The legend opened up his stunning collection to visitors this weekend A ROCK legend boasts a supercar collection to die for that includes a rare Ferrari and a motor from a Steve McQueen film. The Pink Floyd star also owns the world's most expensive motor worth a staggering £40 million. 5 Mason owns a fleet of Ferraris and one even featured in a Steve McQueen film Credit: SWNS 5 Pink Floyd star, Nick Mason, has a stunning collection of supercars Credit: Getty 5 The legendary drummer opened up his collection to visitors this weekend Credit: SWNS Legendary drummer, Nick Mason, and his wife Anette showed off the impressive collection ahead of opening up the gardens of his 18th century home to visitors this weekend. A rare 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO took pride of place among the collection as its one of only 36 ever built. It's understood Mason paid £37k for it back in 1978 but it is estimated to be worth over £40 million today. The car finished third in the 1962 Le Mans 24 Hours race before he bought it and has never been restored. His fleet of rare Ferraris also includes the 512S which featured in the making of Steve McQueen's Le Mans before it was badly damaged by fire and then completely restored. Others on display included an F40, a GTB/4 Daytona, 1953 Ferrari 250MM, and a LaFerrari hybrid. It is estimated there are 40 sports cars in his garage worth a total of around £200 million. Other rare vehicles include a 1901 Panhard 5-liter, a 1927 Bugatti Type 35B, a 1957 Maserati 250F, a Birdcage Maserati, a 1955 Jaguar D-Type and a 1996 McLaren F1 GTR. He also owns several Aston Martins including an Ulster, and an LM17, LM18 and LM21. Mason hosted the Middlewick House Open Garden this weekend that saw thousands attend and admire his stunning collection of vehicles. Meet Supercar King Tom Hartley Junior - The Man Who's Selling the World's Most Exclusive Rides The annual event in Corsham, Wiltshire, is a favourite among car aficionados and owners of Jaguars, Ferraris, Aston Martins, and more, who bring their vehicles to complement Mr Mason's collection. Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust, one of the charities that benefit from the event, described it as a "Mecca for car clubs and owners of Jaguars, Ferraris, Aston Martins, Lotus, Maclarens, Bugattis and Porsches." The event's other beneficiary, Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance, said more than 10,000 tickets have already been sold for the open garden and the attendance record is expected to be smashed this year. Last year, more than 11,000 people attended, raising a whopping £124,000 for charity. As well as the extensive car collection, guests were also able to view the air ambulance's Bell 429 helicopter with its operation aircrew due to be on-site to give people a closer look. The event also featured stalls manned by local artisans and food vendors, as well as live music, children's activities, and a play area. The event's website said: "Wander around the beautiful gardens and menagerie of animals, as well as seeing a selection of Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason's classic and high performance cars. "The family-friendly weekend includes plenty of stalls to browse, with lots of items for sale, including jewellery, plants, candles, and art." And if you haven't had enough of car collections, F1 star Lando Norris lifted the lid on his luxury car collection last month. It includes an ultra-rare £2 million Lamborghini and iconic £1 million Ferrari. 5 Mason was hosting the Middlewick House Open Garden Credit: SWNS
The Irish Sun
07-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Inside Pink Floyd star's super car collection worth £200million including rare Ferrari and motor from Steve McQueen film
A ROCK legend boasts a supercar collection to die for that includes a rare Ferrari and a motor from a Steve McQueen film. The Pink Floyd star also owns the world's most expensive motor worth a staggering £40 million. Advertisement 5 Mason owns a fleet of Ferraris and one even featured in a Steve McQueen film Credit: SWNS 5 Pink Floyd star, Nick Mason, has a stunning collection of supercars Credit: Getty 5 The legendary drummer opened up his collection to visitors this weekend Credit: SWNS Legendary drummer, Nick Mason, and his wife Anette showed off the impressive collection ahead of opening up the gardens of his 18th century home to visitors this weekend. A rare 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO took pride of place among the collection as its one of only 36 ever built. It's understood Mason paid £37k for it back in 1978 but it is estimated to be worth over £40 million today. The car finished third in the 1962 Le Mans 24 Hours race before he bought it and has never been restored. Advertisement Read more Motors news His fleet of rare Ferraris also includes the 512S which featured in the making of Others on display included an F40, a GTB/4 Daytona, 1953 Ferrari 250MM, and a LaFerrari hybrid. It is estimated there are 40 sports cars in his garage worth a total of around £200 million. Other rare vehicles include a 1901 Panhard 5-liter, a 1927 Bugatti Type 35B, a 1957 Maserati 250F, a Birdcage Maserati, a 1955 Jaguar D-Type and a 1996 McLaren F1 GTR. Advertisement Most read in Motors Breaking Exclusive He also owns several Aston Martins including an Ulster, and an LM17, LM18 and LM21. Mason hosted the Middlewick House Open Garden this weekend that saw thousands attend and admire his stunning collection of vehicles. Meet Supercar King Tom Hartley Junior - The Man Who's Selling the World's Most Exclusive Rides The annual event in Corsham, Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust, one of the charities that benefit from the event, described it as a "Mecca for car clubs and owners of Jaguars, Ferraris, Aston Martins, Lotus, Maclarens, Bugattis and Porsches." Advertisement The event's other beneficiary, Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance, said more than 10,000 tickets have already been sold for the open garden and the attendance record is expected to be smashed this year. Last year, more than 11,000 people attended, raising a whopping £124,000 for charity. As well as the extensive car collection, guests were also able to view the air ambulance's Bell 429 helicopter with its operation aircrew due to be on-site to give people a closer look. The event also featured stalls manned by local artisans and food vendors, as well as live music, children's activities, and a play area. Advertisement The event's website said: "Wander around the beautiful gardens and menagerie of animals, as well as seeing a selection of Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason's classic and high performance cars. "The family-friendly weekend includes plenty of stalls to browse, with lots of items for sale, including jewellery, plants, candles, and art." And if you haven't had enough of car collections, It includes an ultra-rare £2 million Lamborghini and iconic £1 million Ferrari. Advertisement 5 Mason was hosting the Middlewick House Open Garden Credit: SWNS 5 he annual event in Wiltshire, is a favourite among car aficionados Credit: SWNS
