# Retro Supercar Auctions A Super-Rare 1964 Ferrari 275 GTB/C Speciale is Hitting the Auction Block By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-07-21 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ferrari-275-gtbc-speciale References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/1964-ferrari-275-gtbc-speciale-rm-auction/33019/) & [rmauctions](http://rmauctions.com/lots/lot.cfm?lot_id=1068725) The 1964 [Ferrari](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-12cilindri) 275 GTB/C Speciale was a car ahead of its time. Now, one of only three existing specimens of the car is set to go for auction and spark a fierce bidding war. It is believed that the other two specimens are highly unlikely to ever be made available for sale. This hand-built vehicle was equipped with ultra-lightweight aluminum bodywork. It was fitted with a 3.3-liter V12 engine that pumped out an impressive 320 horsepower. The engine was hooked up to a 5-speed manual gearbox that worked with a four-wheel independent suspension set-up. The Ferrari 275 GTB/C Speciale, which features a distinct long nosde, was painted in a tasteful two-tone grey, giving it a classy minimalist feel. The car will be put to auction by RM Auctions in Monterey, California on August 15. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Vintage Supercar Collectibles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a platform for collectors to trade and invest in rare and highly sought-after vintage supercars. - **Luxury Car Auctions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a virtual auction platform that allows for global participation and real-time bidding on luxury cars. - **Rising Demand for Rare Automobiles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Launch a specialized marketplace for individuals to buy, sell, and authenticate rare automobiles, catering to the growing popularity among car enthusiasts. ### Who This Affects Most - **Collectibles Market:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a blockchain-based platform for securely trading and verifying the authenticity of high-value collectibles, such as rare cars. - **Automotive Auction Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms to optimize the auction process, providing personalized recommendations to buyers and sellers. - **Classic Car Restoration Services:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce advanced 3D scanning and printing technologies to streamline the restoration process and recreate hard-to-find vintage car parts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro Sci-Fi-Inspired Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-12cilindri.md) - [Single-Edition Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sf48-unica.md) - [V6-Equipped Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/296-gt3.md) - [Nostalgic Luxury Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nostalgic-luxury-car.md) - [Nostalgic Muscle Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ac-cobra-gtg.md) - [Remastered Iconic Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remastered-iconic-supercar.md) - [Luxe Classic Car Auctions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sbx-cars.md) - [Ultra-Rare Open-Cockpit Hypercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dbr22.md) - [Ultra-Luxe Automotive Publications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ferrari-endurance.md)