Nearly €50 million for 15 exceptional Ferraris to be auctioned, including two not exactly unknowns!

At the end of January 2026, Paris will become, for one day, the world epicenter of automobile collecting. On the occasion of the 50ᵉ edition of Rétromobile, Gooding Christie's will hold its very first European sale. A highly anticipated event, held at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, with a catalog to match its stated ambition: some of the most desirable Ferraris, Bugattis and Talbot-Lago's on the market. But it's the Ferraris that really catch our eye. Fifteen models, estimated at a total of almost 50 million euros, will be offered for auction. And among them, two cars that regular readers will recognize immediately.

A historic sale for Gooding Christie's in Paris

This Rétromobile Paris Auction, scheduled for Thursday January 29, 2026 at 1pm, is an event for Gooding Christie's. With a strong presence in the United States, the auction house is making Paris its gateway to the European market, taking advantage of the incomparable aura of Rétromobile. The public exhibition, open to visitors to the show, will enable visitors to get up close and personal with these exceptional cars. A rare privilege, as some of them are usually only seen in private collections or at ultra-confidential events.

Fifteen Ferraris, seventy-five years of history and a staggering price tag

The Ferrari catalog covers more than seven decades of production, from the first Ferraris of the post-war period to contemporary XX programs. Absolute icons include the Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta, estimated at between 8 and 9 million euros, and a Ferrari 288 GTO, the Holy Grail of the 80s, expected to fetch around 6 to 7 million euros. Fans of classic Ferraris will not be outdone, with several variations of the 250, a rare Ferrari 400 Superamerica, and a Ferrari Dino 246 GT, as coveted as ever for its perfect balance and singing V6. At the other end of the spectrum, modern Ferrari collectibles confirm their status as major investments, like the Ferrari Monza SP1, estimated at up to 3 million euros.

Detail (high values) :

• Ferrari 512 BBi : 300 000 €
• Ferrari 250 GT Lusso : 1 750 000 €
• Ferrari 330 GTC : 550 000 €
• Ferrari 458 GTE : 1 450 000 €
• Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider : 6 500 000 €
• Ferrari FXX K Evo : 6 500 000 €
• Ferrari FXX Evo : 5 500 000 €
• Ferrari 250 GTE Series III : 420 000 €
• Ferrari Dino 246 GT : 600 000 €
• Ferrari 400 Superamerica Series I : 3 250 000 €
• Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta : 9 000 000 €
• Ferrari 512 TR Speciale : 600 000 €
• Ferrari 288 GTO : 7 000 000 €
• Ferrari Monza SP1: 3 000 000 €
• Ferrari 166 Inter Coupé : 800 000 €

Total upper range: 47.22 million euros

Ferrari XX: the ones you've already seen... now officially on the market

A few days ago, the story had all the makings of a stolen scene: four exceptional Ferraris surprised in front of a Ferrari center in LyonThey were "accidentally" placed there, and immediately went viral. Among them were two unmistakable cars, black, radical and strictly forbidden from the road: a Ferrari FXX Evo and a Ferrari FXX K Evo. At the time, it seemed like a furtive apparition. Today, we understand better: these two machines appear in black and white in the Rétromobile Paris Auction catalog, with estimates commensurate with their status and, a rare detail, without a reserve price.

The Ferrari FXX Evo (Lot 41) is not a "special" Ferrari in the marketing sense. It's a tool car, a development platform born of the very first XX program launched in 2005. Some thirty FXXs were produced between 2005 and 2008, and this is one of the most desirable examples, because it was born directly in Evoluzione specification, and not converted later. Beneath its Pininfarina bodywork, its naturally-aspirated V12 delivers 860 bhp, and is mated to an F1 gearbox with gearshifts down to 60 milliseconds. Its history reinforces this aura: a single owner, measured and documented use in the Corse Clienti ecosystem, with kilometers logged at Mugello, Nürburgring, Fiorano and Vallelunga, and a recent return to Fiorano in May 2025. Above all, the car received a major factory overhaul in June 2025, costing over €24,800, as if to arrive in Paris in top form. Estimated at between €4.5 and €5.5 million, it represents the most accomplished version of the first XX generation, the one that served as the template for subsequent Ferrari developments.

Opposite it, the Ferrari FXX K Evo (Lot 40) is the modern expression of the same philosophy, but transposed to the hybrid era. Here, the intellectual basis is called LaFerrari, and the result goes beyond anything Ferrari usually allows its customers. The V12 de relies on HY-KERS assistance to reach a total of some 1,050 hp: this is not "green" hybridization, it's a performance amplifier. Aerodynamics, too, change scale: Ferrari claims 640 kg of downforce at 200 km/h for the Evo version, and a gain of around 23 % of downforce compared with the standard FXX K. But what makes this model even more fascinating is its almost "new" character. This FXX K Evo is a factory-born Evo (not a conversion), and above all, it has hardly lived at all: 95 km on the odometer, driven exclusively in Fiorano, and driven exclusively by Ferrari technicians. It has never taken part in XX events. Its service history tells the same story: a visit to Maranello in March 2025, followed by a major overhaul in July 2025, at a cost of over €145,000. Estimated at between €5.5 and €6.5 million, it belongs to a family of around 40 cars (FXX K from 2015 to 2018), offered only to a handful of hand-picked customers.

Paris, scene of a Ferrari market at its peak

With almost 50 million euros worth of Ferraris brought together in one place, this Gooding Christie's sale at Rétromobile promises to be one of the major automotive events of 2026. It also illustrates the excellent health of the Ferrari market, capable of bringing together ultra-modern racing cars, legendary supercars and masterpieces from the 50s and 60s. For enthusiasts and collectors alike, one thing is certain: on January 29, Paris will be more than just the capital of vintage cars. For a few hours, it will become the Ferrari capital of the world.