THE RAREST FERRARIS EVER MADE
Throughout automotive history, very few manufacturers have a legacy and heritage equal to Ferrari. The prancing horse brand can traced its roots all the way back to 1929, when former Alfa Romeo racing driver Enzo Ferrari turned his attention to creating the best racecars in the world. Scuderia Ferrari went on to design some of Alfa Romeo's greatest grand prix cars of the '30s, establishing the Ferrari name as a real competitor in motorsport.
In 1939, Enzo Ferrari decided to create road cars, turning Scuderia Ferrari into the company's racing division. This division is still at the top of motorsport, competing in championships such as Formula 1 and WEC. In 1947, Ferrari's first-ever road car rolled off the production line, named the 125 S. Over the next 77 years until today, Ferrari has continued to produce some of the most iconic sports cars and supercars of all time, setting standards for the rest of the industry to chase.
As well as the more commonly produced Ferraris such as the F430 and the 599, the brand has produced some incredibly exclusive models over the years that sometimes only received single-digit units. Ferrari still produces limited runs of its flagship models as it did back in the early days, keeping even their newest cars at the pinnacle of exclusivity. With that, here are the rarest Ferraris ever made throughout the brand's 77-year history.
Getting Personal With The Most Expensive Ferrari Ever Sold at Auction
TopSpeed talked with the seller of the Ferrari 330LM/250GTO, the most valuable Ferrariand second-most expensive carever sold at an auction.In order to give you the most up-to-date and accurate information possible, the data used to compile this article was sourced from Ferrari's manufacturer website and other authoritative sources, including Hagerty, and Classic.com. The models you see here have been ranked by their production units from highest to lowest.
2018 Ferrari 488 Pista Piloti
Estimated Value: $800,000
After the release of the 458 Italia in 2009, Ferrari had some huge shoes to fill after the success of the sports car. In 2015, Ferrari unveiled the 488 GTB as the replacement for the 458, and with it came the 488 Pista in 2018. With Pista meaning 'track' in Italian, this was one of the most hardcore, track-focused Ferraris ever produced. To celebrate Scuderia Ferrari's success in the 2017 World Endurance Championship, The limited Pista Piloti was created, being limited to just 40 units.
Limited Production Specs
| Production Years | 2018 |
| Units Produced | 40 |
| Unique Features | It features four distinct liveries available, all based on Ferrari's motorsport heritage. |
| Displacement | 3.9-liter V-8 |
| Power | 710 HP |
(Data was collected from Ferrari)
The base-level Pista was already extreme enough, but the Piloti took things even further. Only available to client racing drivers, the Pista Piloti features the same 3.9-liter V-8 as the base model but adds carbon fiber vent ducts and a rear wing, with the supercar coming in four exclusive paints/liveries to celebrate the brand's motorsport heritage. The highest sold price for a 488 Piloti at the time of writing is $995,000 in 2023.
1962 Ferrari 250 GTO
Estimated Value: $51.7 Million
When discussing the most iconic and important cars throughout Ferrari's history, the 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO will always be mentioned. This car is the pinnacle of representing the grand touring heritage of the brand that was immensely popular in the '50s and '60s, built with the utmost passion and love for driving. The 250 GTO is also one of the company's most successful road racing cars ever, winning the GT World Championships in 1962, 1963, and 1964.
Limited Production Specs
| Production Years | 1962-1964 |
| Units Produced | 36 |
| Unique Features | The 250 GTO had removable D-shaped panels, with an A-arm front suspension system. |
| Displacement | 4.0-Liter Columbo V-12 |
| Power | 300 HP |
(Data was collected from Ferrari)
With only 36 units produced from '62 to '64, the 250 GT0 was a rare icon from the get-go. Moving into the 21st Century, the model grew into one of the most valuable cars in the world, with a 1963 model selling for $70 million. More recently, a 1962 model sold for $51.7 million in 2023 at RM Sotheby's auction.
1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa
Estimated Value: $40 Million
As well as the 250 GTO, another Ferrari that sits beside it in the company's heritage is the '57 Testa Rossa. Powered by a 3.0-liter V-12 engine that was also used in the 250 GT series, the Testa Rossa was also created with the purpose of racing, winning the 1958 12 Hours of Sebring.
Limited Production Specs
| Production Years | 1957-1962 |
| Units Produced | 33 |
| Unique Features | The Testa Rossa featured unique red valve covers to maintain its translated name of 'redhead'. |
| Displacement | 4.0-Liter Columbo V-12 |
| Power | 300 HP |
(Data was collected from Ferrari)
Being even more limited than the 250 GTO with 33 units produced, a sale of one of these cars is slightly rarer, but not quite as expensive. To no surprise, however, the '57 Testa Rossa was reportedly sold for approximately $40 Million, with the car being previously owned by luxury car dealer Tom Hartley.
How The Ferrari 250 GTO Became The Most Valuable Car In The World
As one of the most prestigious marques in the world, it comes as no surprise that the Prancing Horse brand also created the most valuable car ever1963 Ferrari 250 LM
Estimated Value: $20 Million
Another iconic yet limited Ferrari released in the early '60s with hopes of dominating the racing scene was the '63 250 LM. Instead of focusing on road racing as was the case with the 250 GTO, Ferrari developed the streamlined 250 LM to win the Le Mans 24 Hours endurance race, and that's exactly what it did in 1965. In fact, it was the last Ferrari to win at Le Mans until last year's Ferrari 499P Hypercar took the crown.
Limited Production Specs
| Production Years | 1963-1966 |
| Units Produced | 32 |
| Unique Features | The 250 LM was one of the first Ferrari racecars to feature a mid-engine layout, with a unique low-slung body style to enhance aerodynamics. |
| Displacement | 3.3-liter V-12 |
| Power | 320 HP |
(Data was collected from Ferrari)
Only 32 Ferrari 250 LMs were produced over its three-year run, making it slightly rarer than the '57 Testa Rossa or the 250 GTO. In 2023, A 1964 250 LM went up for auction hosted by RM Sotheby's valued at $18 million to $20 million, but unfortunately, the car didn't sell.
2005 Ferrari FXX
Estimated Value: $3.5 Million
Moving back into the 21st Century, in 2002 the world was treated to one of the defining supercars of its era, the 2002 Ferrari Enzo. Being named after the founder himself, the Enzo is sill seen as one of the most legendary Ferrari cars of all time, with the 2005 FXX variant taking the supercar to a new realm for the company.
Limited Production Specs
| Production Years | 2005 |
| Units Produced | 30 |
| Unique Features | The FXX's rear wing could be adjusted to suit the characteristics of any circuit. |
| Displacement | 6.3-Liter V-12 |
| Power | 800 HP |
(Data was collected from Ferrari)
Similarly to the Pista Piloti, the FXX is a track-focused version of the base model Enzo, but the FXX could only be legally driven on track. The production number for the FXX is also much lower, only seeing 30 models produced, which is the same number as the 2015 Ferrari FXX K which is based on the LaFerrari. The '05 FXX was equipped with a 6.3-liter V-12, producing a staggering 800 horsepower.
1966 Ferrari 365 California
Estimated Value: $3.5 Million
As well as the race-focused Ferrari cars of the '60s, this was a decade when the Maranello-based manufacturer started to produce some of the most elegant GT cars ever seen. The 365 California is a perfect representation of this philosophy, striking a perfect blend of luxury and performance.
Limited Production Specs
| Production Years | 1966-1967 |
| Units Produced | 14 |
| Unique Features | The '66 365 California featured new unique angular taillights to fit the rear design of the car. |
| Displacement | 4.4 Liter V-12 |
| Power | 320 HP |
(Data was collected from Ferrari)
With only 14 units produced, the Ferrari 365 California was designed specifically for the most exclusive, high-end level of the market at the time, establishing the Ferrari brand as one of the most esteemed manufacturers in Europe. Despite being designed as a separate entity from the 250 GT class, the 365 California was fitted with a growling 4.4-liter V-12 producing 320 horsepower, 20 HP more than the GTO.
The Fastest Ferraris Ever Produced
While all Ferraris are fast, the fastest prancing horses are a mixed bunch, with some designed for the road and others designed to dominate the track2016 Ferrari J50
Estimated Value: $3.6 Million
The reason for the development of the 2016 Ferrari J50 is one of the unique, adding so much value to the car as a whole despite the incredibly limited production. The J50 was unveiled at Tokyo's National Art Center to celebrate 50 years of Ferrari in Japan, taking heavy inspiration from the Targa body style that was common in the '70s and '80s.
Limited Production Specs
| Production Years | 2016 |
| Units Produced | 10 |
| Unique Features | Aerodynamics is at the forefront of the design, with a redesigned rear diffuser and repositioned radiators. Bespoke 20-inch wheels also came with the J50. |
| Displacement | 3.9-Liter V-8 |
| Power | 661 HP |
(Data was collected from Ferrari)
Based on the 488 GTB's platform, only ten J50s were produced in 2016, expectedly making it one of the most difficult Ferraris to get your hands on. In 2021, A Ferrari J50 went up for sale at a listing price of $3.6 million.
2013 Ferrari Pininfarina Sergio
Estimated Value: $3 Million
Perhaps the most futuristic limited model to feature on this list is the 2013 Ferrari Pininfarina Sergio. Taking inspiration from the older Barchetta models, the Pininfarina Sergio at the time displayed the future potential of Ferrari's design, with elements of the limited car finding their way into brand-new Ferraris such as the 296.
Limited Production Specs
| Production Years | 2013 |
| Units Produced | 6 |
| Unique Features | The original concept car did not have any windows or windshield. Unique 21-inch light alloy wheels also featured on the Pininfarina Sergio. |
| Displacement | 4.5-Liter V-8 |
| Power | 570 HP |
(Data was collected from Ferrari)
The production of the Ferrari Pininfarina Sergio was limited to just six units, making it one of the rarest Ferraris out there. In 2018, one of six models went up for auction in Monaco for $2.5 million to $3 million but didn't manage to find a new owner.
Ferrari 365 P Berlinetta Speciale
Estimated Value: $23.5 Million
The 1966 365 P Berlinetta Speciale holds an incredibly special place in Ferrari's history for a few reasons. Out of all the iconic Ferraris to feature on this list, this car was one of the few models not to be led by Enzo, as he didn't believe in the potential of a mid-engine design for a road car. Instead, Pininfarina and Luigi Chinetti Jr. were at the helm of this project.
Limited Production Specs
| Production Years | 1966 |
| Units Produced | 2 |
| Unique Features | The 365 P Berlinetta Speciale featured a three-seat interior, as well as being the first mid-engine Ferrari road car. |
| Displacement | 4.4-Liter Columbo V-12 |
| Power | 375 HP |
(Data was collected from Ferrari)
The 365 P Berlinetta Speciale has since proved to be one of the most influential Ferraris of all time. It's also the rarest outside of the commissioned one-off models, with only two examples being made in '66. Chinetti Jr. was offered an incredible $23.5 million to let go of his 365 P Berlinetta Speciale but understandably decided to hold onto the car.
Ferrari Daytona SP3: Throwback To A Racing Icon
Limited to just 599 units, the 6.5 liter naturally aspirated V-12 engine in the Daytona SP3 is the most powerful engine to ever be built at Maranello1996 Ferrari F50 GT
Estimated Value: N/A
The Ferrari F50 is the supercar that defined the manufacturer in the mid-1990s. Although not quite as adored as its predecessor, the Ferrari F40, the F50's platform was used to create the F50 GT program, which aimed to compete in the international GT competition class.
Limited Production Specs
| Production Years | 1996 |
| Units Produced | 3 |
| Unique Features | The F50 GT most notably features an air intake on the roof, along with a redesigned rear wing. |
| Displacement | 4.7-Liter V-12 |
| Power | 740 HP |
(Data was collected from Ferrari)
Due to Ferrari focusing the majority of its resources on its Formula 1 team to try and return to glory with Michael Schumacher now behind the wheel, the F50 GT project was eventually scrapped. Still, three units were produced, powered by the same 4.7-liter V-12 producing 740 horsepower. Despite all three models selling, the price for each remains unknown to this day.
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