It's the kind of story you usually come across in the movies... and yet. An American Uber driver recently shared on Reddit an unlikely anecdote: during an ordinary race, he came up against one of the rarest and most expensive cars in the world.
After dropping off a passenger in front of a luxury Palm Beach estate, the driver realizes that a familiar figure is lurking in the driveway. Not just any figure: a Ferrari 250 GTO in an unusual shade of pistachio green. The passenger, who appeared to be an assistant or domestic worker, was simply returning with coffees for the occupants. An everyday scene... with $35 million parked outside the door.
«The owner is super manic»
Curious but cautious, the driver tries his luck. Without revealing that he knows exactly what he's looking at, he politely asks if he can approach the car. The answer is immediate:
«No, please don't. The owner collects cars and he's super manic about them.»
It's hard to argue with him. Faced with such an automotive treasure. The driver humorously confides that he's torn between the desire to go back and meet the owner... and the fear of ending up in police custody for trespassing on private property on Palm Beach Island.
A unique Ferrari with an extraordinary destiny
This Ferrari is not just any 250 GTO. Built in 1962, it was destined for a motorsport legend: Stirling Moss. Unfortunately, a serious accident at Goodwood ended his career before he could even get behind the wheel of this car. Known under chassis number 3505GT, it nevertheless has a genuine racing history, with several victories and a participation in the 1962 Le Mans 24 Hours, where it retired.
Its other distinctive feature? That famous pistachio green color, extremely rare and unconventional for Ferrari, which makes it instantly recognizable among the few dozen examples in existence.
Incalculable value
In 2012, this 250 GTO made history when it sold for $35 million, becoming the world's most expensive car at the time. Already a staggering sum... but almost “reasonable” in today's market. Since then, Ferrari 250 GTOs have continued to break records, with some private transactions well in excess of $50 or even $60 million. With such a unique pedigree (link to Stirling Moss, racing history, rare configuration) this pistachio-green version could be worth much more today.
According to rumours circulating among collectors, it has recently changed ownership and is now located in Palm Beach, following restoration by renowned specialists.
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