Mecum auctions the only Ferrari 250 GTO delivered in white in Kissimmee

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Ferrari 250 GTO "Bianco Speciale" (1962) at Mecum Auctions - one of 36 GTOs built

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Ferrari 250 GTO "Bianco Speciale" (1962) at Mecum Auctions - Exterior

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Ferrari 250 GTO "Bianco Speciale" (1962) at Mecum Auctions - Interior

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Ferrari 250 GTO "Bianco Speciale" (1962) at Mecum Auctions - Engine compartment

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Ferrari 250 GTO "Bianco Speciale" (1962) at Mecum Auctions - Details

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Ferrari 250 GTO "Bianco Speciale" (1962) at Mecum Auctions - The "Red Book" of Ferrari Classiche

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RAC Tourist Trophy 1962: Graham Hill finished second after a strong race

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Peco Trophy 1962: With Roy Salvadori at the wheel, the Bianco Speciale took second place in its debut race against strong competition

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1963 Whitsun Trophy: Mike MacDowel finished second to Mike Parkes, who also drove a 250 GTO

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Peco Trophy 1963: In a neck-and-neck race with Peter Sutcliffe's Jaguar, Mike Salmon placed the Bianco Speciale in sixth place

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British Grand Prix GT Race 1963: Mike MacDowel drove the Bianco Speciale across the finish line in tenth place (5th place in the GT class)

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Guards Trophy 1963: Jack Sears gave the Bianco Speciale its first class win. He would get back into the car in 1970 - this time as owner

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RAC Tourist Trophy 1963: In a thrilling race, Mike Parkes took the lead before being overtaken by Gaham Hill and crossing the finish line 0.4 seconds behind him

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Autosport 3 Hours 1963: In the last race under John Coombs, Jack Spears secured second place in the GT class, with only Mike Parkes ahead of him

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RAC Tourist Trophy 1964: Owned by Eddie Portman and with Richie Ginther at the wheel, the Bianco Speciale's career in international racing came to an end

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In the colorful world of classic collector's cars, one Ferrari stands out in particular: the "Bianco Speciale", a 250 GTO from 1962 with chassis number 3729GT. Of the total of only 36 GTOs built, it is the only one that was delivered from the factory in brilliant pearl white - a real break with Ferrari's traditional red color scheme. The car was built for British racing team owner John Coombs, who was able to persuade the Italians to take this unusual step. The vehicle will now go under the hammer at Mecum in Kissimmee in January 2026.

Ferrari 250 GTO "Bianco Speciale" (1962) at Mecum Auctions - Exterior

International racing career

The Bianco Speciale already attracted attention during its racing career. Renowned drivers such as Roy Salvadori, Graham Hill and Jack Sears drove it to success. With Hill at the wheel, the car finally anchored itself in the exclusive circle of motorsport history: at the 1962 RAC Tourist Trophy in Goodswood, Ferrari achieved a triple victory with the 250 GTO, securing its eighth international championship in ten years.

RAC Tourist Trophy 1962: Graham Hill finished second after a strong race

Coombs later made the car available to Jaguar engineers for study purposes, which resulted in the development of the Lightweight E-Type.

RAC Tourist Trophy 1964: Owned by Eddie Portman and with Richie Ginther at the wheel, the Bianco Speciale's career in international racing came to an end

Few changes of ownership

In the following years, the Bianco Speciale continued to race and collect successes, including a class win in the Guards Trophy at Brands Hatch. Jack Sears later recalled with pleasure his first outing with the car, which he owned for almost 30 years from 1970. In 1999, the Ferrari was sold to Jon Shirley, the former COO and President of Microsoft in the USA, who carefully looked after the car, gave it a cosmetic makeover and continued to use it in historic races and concours events.

Ferrari 250 GTO "Bianco Speciale" (1962) at Mecum Auctions - Exterior

Legend status

In 2008, the "Bianco Speciale" was awarded the Ferrari Classiche Red Book. The Ferrari is currently equipped with an engine specially made for the vehicle by Ferrari Classiche. The upcoming sale will also include a GTO engine for historic motorsport.

Ferrari 250 GTO "Bianco Speciale" (1962) at Mecum Auctions - The "Red Book" of Ferrari Classiche

The Ferrari 250 GTO is generally regarded as one of the most desirable cars ever built - a perfect combination of power, design and racing success. All 36 of the examples built still exist today, but the Bianco Speciale remains the standout gem among these legends, embodying Ferrari's heritage and uniqueness like no other vehicle. Whoever buys it at auction in Kissimmee in January 2026 will inevitably ascend to the Olympus of the automotive world. It is certain that USD 50 million will hardly be enough to buy it. And perhaps the white 250 GTO will even beat all previous GTO records in January 2026?

You can find more information about the Bianco Speciale on the Mecum Aucions website

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