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Vintage Ferrari used to chauffeur F1 star to sell for £1million… it’s incredibly rare & can hit surprising top speed
It was used at the Italian Grand Prix last year
A CLASSIC Ferrari used by an F1 star during a recent Grand Prix drivers’ parade can now be yours… for a cool £1million.
The gorgeous motor, finished in a stunning maroon colour, is a vintage 250 GT Cabriolet Series II - one of just 200 ever made.
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It has had five owners since it was made in 1961, and boasts an impressive top speed of 140 mph.
But perhaps the motor’s greatest selling point is its association with a modern day Ferrari hero in the form of racing driver Charles Leclerc.
The motor used to drive Leclerc around at the pre-race parade at last September’s Italian Grand Prix.
The 26-year-old driver came fourth in the race at Monza that was won by Max Verstappen.
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The Monegasque racer is the Prancing Horse’s golden boy - having been associated with the Italian marque’s famed F1 team since 2016 before joining the team as a driver in 2018.
Leclerc will be joined by British superstar Lewis Hamilton at the team next year.
The classic Ferrari is to be sold in a private auction by RM Sotheby’s in Milan, Italy, as reported on .
A Sotheby’s spokesperson said: “Most notably, it was used in the Driver’s Parade of the 2023 Italian Grand Prix, chauffeuring Ferrari’s own Charles Leclerc around the circuit for fans to catch a glimpse of their favourite driver at Ferrari’s home race.
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“Presented in fantastic condition throughout, this 250 GT Cabriolet Series II needs nothing thanks to its top-notch restoration and exceptional upkeep by its current custodian.
“A fantastic Ferrari that would be an ideal entrant for Concours events or driven as its manufacturers intended, a plethora of exciting opportunities awaits the next owner of this spectacular car.”
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As well as the arrival of Hamilton, Ferrari are anticipating the launch of their very first electric car.
The famous supercar-maker has already revealed a new car this year built to replace a discontinued model – and it can hit over 200 mph.
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