While the sale of this car was one of many at auction that evening, the 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4*S N.A.R.T. Spyder — one of only 10 ever made — was the highlight of the event. Its original owner was Eddie Smith Sr., who took delivery of it in North Carolina in 1968.
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"This is a bittersweet moment for us," owner Eddie Smith Jr. told a packed crowd before the bidding started. "Ferraris came and went, but this one never went, thank God. We enjoyed it as a family for 45 years."
He had advice for its new owners: "Drive it, love it, enjoy it, and more importantly share it with others so they can see it."
The winning bid came from Lawrence Stroll, a Canadian fashion entrepreneur, according to Bloomberg.
The successful sale doesn't mean the Smith family will be hoarding their newfound millions. They'll be donating every dollar earned to charity.