RM Sotheby’s Monterey Auction: Ferrari 599 GTO Breaks $2M
The Ferrari 599 GTO Registry opens with a landmark story. At the 2025 Monterey Car Week, during the RM Sotheby’s auction, one of the most pristine examples ever documented was sold for $1,850,000. Including buyer’s premium, the new owner spent a total of $2,040,000 to acquire this GTO — the first time a 599 has reached such a figure at auction. After nearly two decades, the car showed just 111 kilometers, a testament to its extraordinary preservation.
Context among Ferrari’s limited-series V12s
599 GTO (2010) — 15 years old in 2025, produced in 599 units.
F12tdf (2015) — 10 years old, limited to 799 units, already trading near $2 million.
812 Competizione (2021) — just 4 years old, also 799 units, values consistently around $2 million.
The 599 GTO stands at a crossroads: older and rarer in spirit than the tdf or the 812, yet historically undervalued compared to them. This record auction highlights a potential shift in how collectors perceive its place among Ferrari’s modern V12 icons.
Why do you think the 599 GTO has historically quoted below its sisters, the F12tdf and the 812 Competizione? Does this record sale suggest a shift in perception?
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The Ferrari GTO Registry Project
This first entry marks the beginning of a broader archive. The Registry will gradually include not only the 599 GTO, but also the legendary 288 GTO and 250 GTO, creating a curated record for some of Ferrari’s most iconic models. Each entry will combine technical specifications with unique highlights that define the individuality of every chassis.
The Registry is a work in progress — a living archive built with the support of the community.
Explore the very first entry and discover the details of the Monterey GTO.
If you own or know of a Ferrari GTO with verified details and photos, you are welcome to contribute: reach us at GTOregistry@stillmotion.art. Your input helps us preserve the legacy of these iconic machines.
The Author : Emanuela Petrelli
Emanuela Petrelli is an automotive curator and experience designer with a deep passion for mechanical beauty and narrative design. She is the founder of Still Motion, a curated archive of limited edition automotive prints and editorial storytelling. Through her work, she explores the visual legacy of performance machines and the cultural codes behind their presence.
