record Ferrari Offer Rejected: Owner Turns down $100 Million for F50 GT
PARIS – A Ferrari F50 GT, one of only ten ever produced, has remained in private hands after its owner, Arthur Zafiropoulo, declined a record-breaking $100 million offer for the vehicle. The rejection underscores the enduring value-beyond monetary worth-placed on the most exclusive automobiles by dedicated collectors.
Zafiropoulo has owned the uniquely styled,carbon-fiber bodied F50 GT for nearly three decades,resisting numerous attempts to purchase the car. This latest offer would have shattered the existing auction record of $70 million paid for a 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO in 2018, establishing a new benchmark for automotive collectibility. The F50 GT’s extreme aerodynamics-including a prominent fin, significant diffuser, roof-mounted air intake, and black Speedline rims-distinguish it as a especially significant example of Ferrari’s racing heritage.
The car’s value isn’t simply tied to its rarity or performance. Zafiropoulo’s steadfast refusal to sell speaks to a broader sentiment among passionate enthusiasts: some Ferraris are considered priceless, their historical and emotional significance outweighing any financial incentive. Provided that Zafiropoulo continues to own and,reportedly,drive the F50 GT,it will remain a tangible link to a pivotal era in supercar progress,frequently enough referred to as the “Holy Grail” of modern Ferraris.