A one-off Ferrari Daytona SP3 commissioned through the marque’s Tailor Made program sold for $26 million at RM Sotheby’s during Monterey Car Week, far eclipsing the $5 million to $6 million typically paid for standard examples. Ferrari said all proceeds will benefit The Ferrari Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity focused on future educational initiatives.
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The bespoke SP3 pairs a two-tone treatment of exposed carbon fiber and Giallo Modena bodywork with gloss-black aerodynamic elements, including the front splitter, side sills and rear diffuser. In a brand first for a road car, a full-length Ferrari logotype is integrated into the exterior livery, spanning the upper body as a graphic centerpiece.
Inside, the cabin showcases materials chosen to underline the project’s sustainability brief and motorsport lineage. Seat surfaces are trimmed in an innovative fabric derived from recycled tires, while the dashboard and steering wheel are formed from Formula 1-grade carbon fiber, continuing the car’s light-weighting and high-tech theme. The car was presented as a “capstone” Tailor Made build, with specification latitude extending to unique finishes and details typically reserved for factory specials.
Although production of the Daytona SP3 was limited to 599 cars, Ferrari authorized this charity example as “599+1”, adding a final, extra build to the sold-out allocation. The result underscores continuing demand for Ferrari’s Icona-series model, which evokes late-1960s and early-1970s sports-prototype themes with modern aerodynamics and materials.
Mechanical specifications remain faithful to the series car. The mid-mounted 6.5-liter V-12, heavily developed from the 812 Competizione’s engine, is paired to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission and rear-wheel drive. Factory figures list 829 hp and headline performance of 0–62 mph in 2.85 seconds and a 211-mph top speed. The track-influenced chassis includes extensive carbon-fiber construction, model-specific cooling, and a carefully balanced aero package.
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The charity result adds another marquee moment to Monterey’s weeklong auction slate, where philanthropy lots often command premiums beyond market norms. While Ferrari did not disclose the pre-sale estimate for the Tailor Made car, the final hammer price dramatically exceeded recent Daytona SP3 trades and private listings, reflecting both the vehicle’s one-off status and its charitable purpose.
RM Sotheby’s said the car drew sustained bidding in the room and by phone, with interest from multiple continents. The winning bidder was not immediately identified. Ferrari noted that the sale aligns with its broader efforts to support educational programs and STEM access, areas the foundation has prioritized through grants and partnerships.
With the Daytona SP3 run otherwise complete, the “599+1” car stands as a singular coda to Ferrari’s modern celebration of its endurance-racing heritage — and a reminder that, at Monterey, rarity and purpose can move markets as readily as horsepower.
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