RM Sotheby’s announced a 1962 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider to headline the 2026 Monaco classic car auction.
An exceptional 1962 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider by Scaglietti, estimated at $17 to $19 million, is expected to be the most expensive car on offer at the biennial RM Sotheby’s Monaco sale during the 2026 Monaco historic Grand Prix weekend. It is likely to be the star of the sale despite the presence of several modern hypercars, including a high-mileage Ferrari Enzo and a LaFerrari.
RM Sotheby’s Monaco 2026 Classic Car Auction
RM Sotheby’s traditionally arranges a classic car auction every second year during the Grand Prix de Monaco Historique weekend. The 2026 sale is scheduled for 25 April 2026 at the Grimaldi Forum.
The record RM Sotheby’s result in Monaco was €15,980,000 ($18,392,980) for the 2001 Ferrari F1, chassis 211, which Michael Schumacher drove to victory at the Monaco and Hungarian GP races to secure his fourth world championship at the special Grand Prix de Monaco 2025 sale.
1962 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider
The expected lead car for the 2026 RM Sotheby’s Monaco classic car auction is the 1962 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider by Scaglietti, chassis 2955 GT, estimate €14,500,000 – €16,500,000 ($16,830,000 – $19,151,000).
This Ferrari was the 26th of 56 short-wheelbase California Spiders built and one of only 39 originally fitted with covered headlamps. It was originally delivered to the Auto-Becker in Düsseldorf, who presented it at the Frankfurt International Motor Show.
This 1962 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider was restored after 2019 and refinished in the Blu Scuro over a red interior. It also has a silver hardtop. It was exhibited at the 2022 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.
Ferrari 250 GT California Spider Auction Price History
Top Ferrari 250 GT California Spider Prices at Auction (2008-2026)
The five highest Ferrari 250 GT California Spider prices ever at auction were:
| R | Year | Car | Price (USD) | Auction House | Auction | Auction Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1961 | Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider Competizione | 25,305,000 | Gooding Christie’s | Pebble Beach | 2025/8 |
| 2 | 1961 | Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider | 18,649,760 | Artcurial | Paris | 2015/2 |
| 3 | 1959 | Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider Competizione | 18,150,000 | Gooding | Pebble Beach | 2016/8 |
| 4 | 1962 | Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider | 18,045,000 | Gooding | Amelia Island | 2023/3 |
| 5 | 1959 | Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider Competizione | 17,990,000 | RM Sotheby’s | New York | 2017/12 |
Note:
- See Ferrari 250 GT California Spider: Most Expensive Auction Prices for the complete price history and market trends since 2008.
- Last updated / verified: 17 April 2026.
The next cars to test the market:
- 1962 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider, 2955GT, at RM Sotheby’s Monaco 2026 (25 April).
- 1963 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spyder, 4137GT, at Mecum Indy 2026 (16 May).
Other Top Cars Expected for Sale at RM Sotheby’s Monaco 2026
Some of the other top cars already announced for the RM Sotheby’s Monaco 2026 classic car auction include:
- 2018 Ferrari FXX-K Evo — estimate €5,200,000 – €5,700,000
- 2004 Ferrari Enzo — estimate €4,900,000 – €5,300,000
- 2014 Ferrari LaFerrari — estimate €4,000,000 – €4,500,000
- 1955 Aston Martin DB3S — estimate €3,000,000 – €4,000,000