He thought he was simply driving past a car service center in Lyon. Nothing suggested what he would discover a few meters further on. And yet, four Ferrari among the rarest and most desirable ever produced were there, parked almost nonchalantly, under a blue winter sky. A scene immortalized on Reddit, which quickly went around the world.
An improbable scene in front of a Ferrari center in France
The photos clearly show the location: an official Ferrari service center in the Lyon area, well known to the locals. Nothing like a museum, nothing like a concours d'élégance. Just a workshop courtyard, with cars sitting there as if awaiting a simple overhaul.
The first to catch the eye are two modern, radical-looking monsters in black with red highlights: a Ferrari FXX and a Ferrari FXX K Evo. These are models strictly reserved for an ultra-restricted circle of customers, not homologated for the road and designed for the Corse Clienti program. These Ferraris are normally only released on circuit, at private events organized by the brand. According to a comment on Reddit, these two XXs are currently being offered for sale for a combined amount of around €14 million, which corresponds to market estimates for examples in excellent condition, in a highly desirable configuration.
But it's undoubtedly the Ferrari 250 LM that commands the greatest respect among connoisseurs. This V12 mid-engined berlinetta is not only beautiful, it's historic. It was the last Ferrari to win the Le Mans 24 Hours overall, in 1965, before the brand returned to the top decades later. Often overshadowed by the legendary 250 GTO, the 250 LM remains one of the purest Ferraris ever conceived. An example recently fetched just under 16 million euros at an Artcurial sale, confirming its high, but still "reasonable" price in view of its track record and rarity.
Alongside it, a Ferrari 250 GT California Spider completes this extraordinary quartet. Long hood, sensual lines, spoked wheels and Colombo V12: everything that forged the Ferrari legend in the 50s and 60s is here. Depending on whether it's an LWB or SWB version, the value can vary greatly. In this particular case, estimates range from 5 to 10 million euros, with some Internet users pointing out that the difference in value between the two versions is much greater than one might imagine.
All four Ferraris are said to belong to the same owner (the owner of the Ferrari dealership?). A collector capable of bringing together contemporary XXs and 60s icons is of a rare level. The combined value of these four Ferraris is estimated at around €40 million (rather than €60 million), based on current market prices and information shared by collectors.
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