Rare Ferrari expected to fetch £4million when it goes under the hammer: Classic car one of only 74 ever made

A classic Ferrari could become one of the world's most expensive ever cars when it goes on sale next month.

The Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta Competizione could fetch up to £4 million after a boom in the classic Ferrari market over the last 18 months.
The car is one of only 74 models in the 1960 range produced by the Italian car maker.

The alloy-bodied 250 GT SWB, known as chassis 1905 GT, is fitted with a three litre V12 engine developing 280bhp, impressive capability for a car built in 1960.

The car, designed by renowned Italian designers Pininfarina, can achieve a 0-60 mph time of less than six seconds and a top speed in excess of 150mph.

The 250 GT was the 17th model in the series to roll off the production line in 1960 and has had four owners in the last 52 years.