Even in the rarefied world of Ferrari 250 GTOs, the Bianco Speciale stands out and this 1962 car is headed to auction at Mecum’s Kissimmee sale in January.
Delivered new to British entrant John Coombs, the name behind uprated Jaguars of the period, the car was finished in an unusual all-white colour scheme rather than the usual red.
Chassis number 3729GT was then put to work on the track with drivers such as Graham Hill, Mike Parkes, and Jack Sears taking a turn at the wheel.
It first appeared at Brands Hatch in August 1962 with Roy Salvadori driving and finished second in its debut race.
Coombs further improved the car for racing and it proved a highly competitive machine, and today the car comes with Ferrari Classiche certification and a spare engine for historic racing duties.
Largely unrestored, this 250 GTO has been sympathetically refreshed and is ready to be used.
As the only 250 GTO delivered new in white, which apparently needed high level strings to be pulled to sign off on the colour, this car will attract much interest at Mecum’s Florida sale that runs from 6-18 January 2026.
No pre-sale estimate has been given ahead of the auction, but recent Ferrari 250 GTO sales suggest a figure of at least £54 million will be needed to secure this car.
Images courtesy of Mecum
