First Production Ferrari Luce Goes for $40 Million
THE SO WHAT
A $40M hammer price for the first production Luce is less about the car and more about capital looking for scarce, culturally legible assets. If you’re building in luxury or collectibles, assume the top of the market is still liquidity-rich and willing to pay extreme premiums for perceived firsts.
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