Steve McQueen, one of Hollywood's biggest stars and a great car enthusiast, acquired the Ferrari 275 GTB/4 in 1967, which became his trademark. After long years, the same car purchased in the 60's is worth 300 times more than the initial value.
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Ferrari goes up for auction for 300 times as much
According to the auction information, it is estimated that the car will be sold for 5.5 million euros, almost R$ 30 million converted. When McQueen acquired the machine, it was worth €12,750 at the time; will now be passed on for a much higher value.
The engine still has the ability to do 0 to 100 km/h in an unbelievable six seconds, reaching 265 km/h at its highest performance. The classic is being sold by RM Sotheby's, through the central auction in Monterey, California, in the United States. The auction date is set to take place on the 19th of August.
A spokesperson for the organization said the car had been restored to the requirements of the Ferrari Classiche. For him, it is a unique opportunity to be the owner of one of the greatest examples of Ferrari, especially with the unique history of Hollywood.
Steve McQueen
He gained fame acting in car chase films, known for starring in the films "The Magnificent Seven", "Le Mans", "The Great Escape" and the best known of all, "Bullitt". He is recognized as one of the greatest actors of all time and has earned the rank of highest earning actor in the world.
The screen idol died in 1980, at the age of 50, and stayed with Ferrari for the last four years of his life. For the organizers of the auction, this will be a unique chance to acquire a brand classic with a strong weight of the great Hollywood protagonist.
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