He sold this Ferrari Daytona SP3, which had never been driven, for less than €20,000... but there's a catch...

Buy a Ferrari Daytona SP3 for less than €20,000? At first glance, it sounds like the deal of the century. After all, this hypercar, produced in just 599 examples, is one of the most exclusive Ferraris of the modern era, with a value now measured in millions of euros.

However, in early June 2026, a Daytona SP3 changed hands for just $19,500 at an auction in the USA. The car was practically brand new, had never been driven a single kilometer and was offered without a reserve price. A dream come true... until the famous trap was discovered.

A Daytona SP3 that never left its base

The Ferrari Daytona SP3 is one of Maranello's most spectacular models. Inspired by the racing prototypes of the 1960s, in particular the legendary Ferrari 330 P4, it features a 6.5-liter naturally-aspirated V12 engine developing 840 hp. Capable of accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 3 seconds and reaching speeds in excess of 340 km/h, it represents one of Ferrari's last celebrations of the naturally-aspirated engine.

But the one just sold for $19,500 isn't likely to make its V12 roar. After all, it's not a real car, but a 1:8 scale reproduction produced by British specialist Amalgam Collection.

A miniature that costs more than a new car

At first glance, the sum seems totally unreasonable for a miniature. Yet in the world of the wealthiest collectors, it's almost considered a bargain. This miniature Daytona SP3 is part of a limited series of just 199 examples. Based on official Ferrari digital data, it faithfully reproduces every element of the original model. The red bodywork with its blue and silver stripe, the five-spoke wheels, the Brembo calipers, the carbon-ceramic discs, the blue interior and the V12 visible under the rear section have all been reproduced in impressive detail.

The model sold at auction was even a customized version, originally built for the owner of a genuine Daytona SP3. A collector's item designed with the same paint references and specifications as the full-size car.

A sale that seems almost reasonable

The most surprising aspect of this story is that the final price of $19,500 appears relatively low. When these models were offered by Amalgam, prices started at around $21,500. Customized versions could even exceed $30,000, depending on the finishes and specifications requested by the customer.

In other words, the buyer of this miniature paid less than its original price, despite the rarity of the model and the growing craze for ultra-high-end reproductions. For Ferrari collectors, these creations are no longer considered mere toys, but true works of art. Some of them require several hundred hours of manual labor and are directly validated by the Maranello teams.

This sale is reminiscent of another spectacular project recently unveiled by Amalgam. A few weeks ago, the British company presented a reproduction of the Ferrari Daytona SP3 «Tailor Made #600», the famous one-off car sold for $26 million at a charity auction organized by RM Sotheby's.

This miniature, produced in just nine examples, required over 300 hours of assembly and was offered at close to €20,000. And yes, it is still possible to buy a Ferrari for less than €20,000... as long as you accept that it will fit on a shelf.