106 MILES, $17 MILLION: THE FERRARI F50 THAT BROKE RECORDS

A virtually untouched Ferrari F50 has made auction history, selling for an extraordinary $17 million under the hammer at Broad Arrow's Las Vegas auction on 31 October 2026. With the buyer's premium included, the final figure climbed to an astonishing $18.705 million, establishing a new public auction record for the legendary Italian supercar. Remarkably, the 1997 example had covered just 106 miles since leaving the factory nearly three decades ago.

Offered as the headline attraction of Broad Arrow's second annual Las Vegas sale, held in partnership with Concours at Wynn Las Vegas, the F50 immediately stood out for its extraordinary state of preservation. Chassis 107165, the 334th of just 349 examples produced, is finished in traditional Rosso Corsa over Nero leather with Rosso seat inserts. Originally delivered through Maranello Sales in Egham, Surrey, it was one of approximately 25 F50s supplied new to the United Kingdom.

FROZEN IN TIME What makes this particular F50 so remarkable is not simply its mileage, but its astonishing originality. Having travelled just 106 miles in almost 30 years, the car retains its original paintwork and exceptionally preserved interior, presenting an appearance remarkably close to that of a factory-fresh example.

Its fascinating history includes periods within private collections in Japan and Germany, with documented servicing undertaken to preserve its mechanical condition. More recently, the car underwent servicing and a Ferrari Classiche inspection at Ferrari of Newport Beach ahead of its highly anticipated sale.

The F50 was also accompanied by an extraordinary assortment of original factory accessories, including its removable hardtop and dedicated flight case, three-piece Schedoni luggage set, J.P. Tod's driving shoes, tool kit and original protective covers. Such completeness, combined with the exceptionally low mileage, makes this one of the most desirable surviving examples of Ferrari's celebrated 1990s flagship.

FORMULA 1 ENGINEERING FOR THE ROAD Introduced in 1995 to celebrate Ferrari's 50th anniversary, the F50 was conceived as one of the purest expressions of Formula 1 technology ever incorporated into a road-going supercar. At its heart sits a magnificent 4.7L naturally-aspirated V12 producing 513hp, derived from the architecture of Ferrari's 1990 Formula 1 engine.

Mounted directly to the carbon-fibre monocoque as a stressed structural component, the V12 delivers power to the rear wheels through a six-speed gated manual gearbox. With minimal electronic intervention, no power steering and an uncompromising focus on mechanical engagement, the F50 remains one of the most visceral supercars ever created.

Capable of reaching approximately 202mph (325km/h), the F50 represented the pinnacle of Ferrari's road-car engineering during the 1990s. Today, its combination of naturally-aspirated V12 power, analogue driving characteristics and remarkable exclusivity has made it one of the most sought-after models in the marque's history.

A NEW RECORD, BUT BELOW EXPECTATIONS Despite achieving an extraordinary result, the Las Vegas sale was not without an element of surprise. Broad Arrow had estimated the F50 would command more than $20 million, meaning its $17 million hammer price ultimately fell short of expectations.

Nevertheless, the final $18.705 million result comfortably eclipsed the previous F50 auction record of $14.575 million, established by a Giallo Modena example at Mecum's Monterey sale in August 2026. In the space of just a few months, the benchmark had risen by more than $4 million, underlining the remarkable momentum surrounding Ferrari's most desirable collector cars.

The result also highlights how dramatically the F50 market has evolved. Once somewhat overshadowed by the F40 that preceded it, the F50 has experienced extraordinary appreciation in recent years, with collectors increasingly recognising its rarity, Formula 1-derived engineering and significance within Ferrari's celebrated lineage of flagship supercars.

THE PRICE OF PERFECTION The record-breaking F50 ultimately emerged as the most valuable car sold at Broad Arrow's Las Vegas auction, narrowly surpassing the bespoke Verde Francesca Ferrari Daytona SP3, which achieved $18.54 million. Together, the two Ferraris accounted for more than $37 million of the auction's impressive $92.8 million total.

For collectors, the appeal of this particular F50 is clear. With just 106 miles recorded, exceptional originality and a comprehensive collection of factory accessories, it represents an increasingly difficult opportunity to acquire a virtually unused example of one of Ferrari's greatest creations.

Yet there is also something rather extraordinary about a machine engineered to deliver such an intense driving experience having spent almost its entire existence in preservation. Whether its new owner chooses to finally explore its performance or continue protecting its remarkable condition remains to be seen.

What is certain, however, is that this exceptional F50 has secured its place in Ferrari auction history, demonstrating just how valuable an almost untouched example of Maranello's analogue masterpiece has become.

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