In the rarefied world of ultra-collectible automobiles, there are moments that transcend mere auctions and become cultural milestones. This August, RM Sotheby’s Monterey 2025 promises precisely such an event, unveiling an extraordinary collection of Ferrari masterpieces that chart the marque’s evolution from analogue purity to hypercar zenith. From a race-bred F40 LM to the celebrated LaFerrari Aperta and the time-capsule elegance of a 1967 275 GTB/4, this is not just a sale, it is an homage to Maranello’s eternal pursuit of excellence.
At the beating heart of this dazzling lineup is the 1993 Ferrari F40 LM, a car that distills raw performance into its most ferocious form. One of just nineteen examples meticulously constructed by Michelotto, this razor-edged machine delivers a thunderous 760 horsepower, nearly 300 more than the already visceral F40 road car. Featuring competition upgrades, Behr intercoolers, lightweight Lexan windows, Stoffa Vigogna-trimmed seats. It boasts impeccable provenance, including Ferrari Classiche certification and recent class honours at ModaMiami. Fresh from a $67,000 service, this LM encapsulates the bold spirit of Ferrari’s 40th anniversary, estimated between $8.5 million and $9.5 million USD.
Modern Ferrari royalty makes its appearance in the form of a 2017 LaFerrari Aperta, arguably the most intoxicating blend of design purity and electrified performance. Clad in Nero Daytona with Rosso racing stripes, this late-production hypercar is among the most dramatic examples of the Aperta ever built. With fewer than 2,300 miles and a jaw-dropping $113,000 in factory options, including carbon fibre accents and FXX-K wheels, it is a sublime collector-grade machine destined for a trophy garage, with an estimate between $6 million and $7 million USD.
Adding even greater exclusivity to the occasion, The Ming Collection contributes an automotive unicorn: a 2015 LaFerrari showing a scarcely believable 54 miles from new. Assembled by renowned connoisseur Alfred Chuang, this single-owner masterpiece has been preserved in museum-quality storage since delivery. Serviced exclusively by Ferrari-certified technicians within a private, climate-controlled facility, it represents a near-new ownership opportunity for what remains Ferrari’s most radical expression of hybrid performance. Estimate: $4.3 million to $4.8 million USD.
Completing this sublime quartet is an ambassador of Ferrari’s golden era: the 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 by Scaglietti. Finished in the arresting shade of Rosso Rubino, this car stands as one of the most original and lovingly preserved GTB/4s known to exist. With a matching-numbers drivetrain, Ferrari Classiche certification, and just 13,000 miles from new, it wears its age with timeless grace. Having garnered accolades at Pebble Beach, The Quail, and Best in Show at Tutto Italiano, it epitomises the quiet confidence of vintage Ferrari collecting. Estimate: $3.5 million to $4 million USD.
“With icons like the F40 LM and LaFerrari Aperta alongside rarities from The Ming Collection and vintage perfection in the 275 GTB/4, we are presenting a once-in-a-decade Ferrari showcase,” says Gord Duff, President of RM Sotheby’s. “This lineup celebrates every chapter of Ferrari’s design and engineering triumphs.”
Indeed, the RM Sotheby’s Monterey 2025 Ferrari offering is more than a catalogue, it is an odyssey through Maranello’s uncompromising pursuit of speed, beauty, and heritage. From the howling V12s of the 1960s to the hybrid lightning strikes of today, each car tells a story of craftsmanship, innovation, and pure driving passion. For the world’s most discerning collectors, this Monterey showcase is not simply about acquiring cars, it is about owning tangible chapters of automotive history.
