Ferrari’s 50th Anniversary Superstar
The Ferrari F50 is a name synonymous with exclusivity and style, and among collectors, it’s a highly sought-after model.
- Low-volume exclusivity: only 349 F50s were produced by the Maranello factory.
- Rarity: one of only two US-delivered examples painted striking yellow, Giallo Modena.
- Achingly beautiful looks: a true masterpiece of Italian design.
In 1995, the Ferrari F50 was introduced to celebrate Ferrari’s 50th anniversary, and it was designed to be a road-going version of the Formula One car. The F50 features a 4.7-litre V12 powerplant, a carbon fibre monocoque, and a six-speed manual gearbox.
- Ralph Lauren’s 1995 Ferrari F50 is a highly coveted model, with only 5,361 miles on the clock.
- Delivered to the American billionaire in 1995, the car has been kept in single enthusiast ownership for the past 22 years.
- Lauren’s F50 is believed to be one of only four non-red US cars, making it one of the rarest and most desirable F50s in existence.
Built to celebrate Ferrari’s 50th anniversary, the F50 was designed as a road-going Formula One car, featuring a 4.7-litre V12 powerplant derived from the engine Ferrari’s Scuderia F1 team had developed for the 1990 season.
“The Ferrari F50 is quickly becoming one of the most collectible road cars of all time,” says Zach Oller, car specialist at RM Sotheby’s. “In the world of collector cars, multiple factors influence desirability – rarity, provenance, and the badge itself. And when you’re talking about Ferrari, those details matter even more. “This car checks every box. The spec is exceptional: finished in ultra-rare Giallo Modena, one of only two US-delivered F50s in yellow. ‘The provenance is unmatched – it was owned by Ralph Lauren. ‘And in terms of condition, it’s one of the finest examples known to exist. ‘This is the kind of car that rarely surfaces—and when it does, the entire collector world takes notice.'”
The F50 has become a supercar that’s appreciated both in the opinion of the wealthiest petrol heads and value. In recent years, prices have continued to rise, but the F50 has emerged as a standout. Unmatched Provenance
Ralph Lauren, 85, is known to be a huge petrol head, amassing a garage of more than 100 exotic motors. Included amongst these is the apple of the eye of classic car enthusiasts – a 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO. But that’s not all. He also has two Ferrari TRs, three 1996 McLaren F1s, a Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing, 1929 Bentley Blower, Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic, 1937 Bugatti Type 57SC Gangloff, Bugatti Veyron, 1930 Mercedes-Benz SSK ‘Count Trossi’, and a 1938 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Mille Miglia. It’s fair to say, the man knows his cars.
- 4.7-litre V12 powerplant.
- Carbon fibre monocoque.
- Six-speed manual gearbox.
- Removable hardtop.
The F50 has been certified by Ferrari Classiche, and it remains fully numbers-matching and original throughout.
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