Ferrari Fever

Want to collect one of the most storied cars in history? A big bankroll isn’t enough. You have to prove you’re Ferrari worthy

BY BOB SOROKANICH

The 2024 Ferrari Daytona SP3 is a breathtaking car. Its body is a masterwork of evocative swoops and curves. The 829-horsepower, V-12 beast with a 211-mph top speed is a fitting homage to the three Ferraris that swept the 24 Hours of Daytona in 1967. This machine commands at least $2.2 million, more than 45 times the price of the average new car. But paying is the easy part. One does not simply walk into a Ferrari dealership and buy a brand-new car. To own the Daytona SP3—or any of the company’s ultra-exclusive models—you’ll have to convince the legendary Italian automaker that you’re worthy. Whenever Ferrari hatches a new ultra-limited-edition vehicle, it’s exclusively offered to the folks at the top of a clandestine list of clients who have spent tens of millions…

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