This Ferrari Le Mans Prototype Just Sold for $13 Million

Ferrari has not raced for the overall win at Le Mans in 50 years, but the brand's legacy is built on its success at the French endurance classic over its first two decades of existence. That line of cars ended with the flat-12-powered, open-topped 312 PB, making it one of the most important cars in the history of the storied brand. With that significance behind it, one just sold for over $13 million.

While the 312 PB never won Le Mans, this particular car won two races on its way to the 1972 World Sportscar Championship. It was also piloted by factory drivers Ronnie Petersen and Tim Schenken to pole on three occasions. By the end of the season, various Ferrari 312 PBs won all but one race over that 11-event season; unfortunately for Ferrari, the lone loss came at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.