A 1956 Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta Competizione "Tour de France" is among the headline lots at RM Auctions' London sale on September 8.
It's expected to sell for in excess of £4.5m ($7.5m).
 The 1956 Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta Competizione 'Tour de France' was named for the Tour de France Automobilia race |
The car (numbered 01563 GT) is one of only nine ever built and was raced in a number of major events from the 1950s onwards, including the Tour de France Automobile.
Since then it has been extensively restored and is a regular sight at concours and rally events.
Augustin Sabatie-Garat, a car specialist for RM Auctions in Europe, commented: "In many ways, the TdF is the ultimate symbol of Ferrari's long pursuit of perfecting the dual-purpose sports car.
"As a result of their extremely low production numbers and, in turn, high desirability, these cars rarely make their way to the open market.
"Chassis 0563 GT is a very compelling example of its breed, as it boasts two top 10 finishes in the very race that earned the car its fabled nickname".
Last year a 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO set a new world record for a car at auction when it sold for $52m.
The sale will include a huge number of classic cars, some of which are rarely offered in the UK - including a pair of Bugatti Type 57s.
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