Two nearly new Ferrari Daytona SP3 hypercars sold on the exact same day on different continents and their final sale prices were millions apart

Two incredibly rare Ferrari Daytona SP3 hypercars have gone under the hammer on opposite sides of the Atlantic, but one attracted considerably more attention from wealthy collectors.

Despite being the same model and both being relatively new, the cars had very different histories and mileage figures.

One sold at an auction in Las Vegas, while the other found a buyer in London on October 31.

By the time the bidding ended, there was a difference of approximately $7.6 million between their final sale prices.

Two Ferrari Daytona SP3 hypercars sold thousands of miles apart

The first Ferrari Daytona SP3 supercar crossed the auction block at Broad Arrow’s Las Vegas sale, held at the Wynn Las Vegas as part of the Concours at Wynn event.

The 2025 Daytona SP3 was finished in Verde Francesca, a bespoke green shade commissioned by its original New York owner, who had kept the car since it was built in October 2024.

It had covered just 81 miles and featured an especially elaborate specification, including carbon-fiber exterior elements, a mustard-accented interior and bespoke accessories.

The car eventually sold for $18.54 million, setting a new auction record for a non-charity Ferrari Daytona SP3.

Meanwhile, thousands of miles away, another example was being offered by RM Sotheby’s at its London auction.

This 2022 Ferrari Daytona SP3 was finished in Giallo Triplo Strato yellow and had a rather different backstory.

Rather than belonging to a private collector from new, it was a factory development and press car and it had accumulated 2,948 miles before being sold for £8,161,250, equivalent to approximately $10.9 million.

That meant the Las Vegas example fetched around $7.6 million more, despite both cars being the same model.

Why one of the hypercars was worth millions more than the other

According to Hagerty, several factors help explain the enormous difference between the two auction results.

Mileage was an obvious consideration, with the Las Vegas car having covered fewer than 100 miles compared with almost 3,000 miles on the London example.

However, the specification also played an important role.

The Verde Francesca paintwork was reportedly a $42,185 bespoke option, while its carbon-fiber detailing, distinctive cabin and collection of accessories helped make it particularly desirable.

The London car’s history as a factory development vehicle and its appearances in major automotive publications gave it an interesting story, but that wasn’t enough to bridge the price gap.

Geography may also have played a part, with US collectors reportedly showing greater willingness to pay premiums for exceptionally low-mileage examples and unusual specifications.

The Ferrari Daytona SP3 is one of just 600 examples

The Daytona SP3 is part of Ferrari’s exclusive Icona series, which celebrates the Italian manufacturer’s most significant designs and racing heritage.

Its styling takes inspiration from the Ferrari sports prototypes that finished first, second and third at the 1967 24 Hours of Daytona.

Under the bodywork is a naturally aspirated 6.5-liter V12 engine producing 829hp at 9,250rpm, without turbocharging or hybrid assistance.

Ferrari limited production to just 600 examples, making the Daytona SP3 a particularly exclusive addition to the brand’s modern lineup.

For context, the original price was approximately $2.33 million, meaning the Las Vegas example sold for almost eight times that figure.

The two auctions demonstrate just how much collectors are prepared to pay for the right combination of rarity, specification and exceptionally low mileage, even when two cars are almost identical on paper.

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