From 6 to 18 January 2026, the auction halls of Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee became the epicentre of the collector-car world. Over 4.000 cars, motorcycles, automobilia and memorabilia crossed the block during Mecum’s flagship winter auction, but it was one single day that sent shockwaves through the Ferrari community.
Saturday 17 January stood out in particular. A large number of Ferraris were offered that day, including the overwhelming majority of cars from the Bachman Collection. The sale will be remembered not merely for broken records, but for records comprehensively obliterated.
The Bachman Collection: Passion, Precision and Giallo Modena
The collection was assembled over decades by Phil and Martha Bachman. Phil Bachman was a highly successful businessman who opened his first Cadillac dealership in 1967, later expanding into a vast network representing major American and Japanese brands. Yet beyond commerce, Bachman harboured a lifelong passion: Ferrari.
That passion culminated in one of the most extraordinary private Ferrari collections ever assembled. Following Bachman’s passing in August 2025, the cars were catalogued and offered at no reserve through Mecum Auctions.
In total, 48 cars were consigned, 46 of them Ferraris, many in rare specifications and with exceptionally low mileage. A defining thread throughout the collection was colour: not Rosso Corsa, but Giallo Modena, which appeared consistently across many of the cars. Two Alfa Romeo 8C models were also offered.
Alongside the Bachman cars, the auction also featured one of the most anticipated lots of auction: a 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO finished in Bianco Speciale.
Highlights from the Auction
The following selection highlights some of the most notable Ferrari results from the sale. While not exhaustive, it reflects the breadth of models and eras represented, as well as the price levels achieved across the catalogue.
Ferrari 250 GTO “Bianco Speciale” (1962)
The white-finished GTO led the sale, hammering at $38.5 million. Paradoxically, this figure sits below recent GTO transactions exceeding $50 million. The explanation lies in its history: multiple resprays and the absence of matching numbers. Nevertheless, the result remains staggering. The car was acquired by prominent Ferrari collector David Lee.
Ferrari Enzo (2003) – Giallo Modena
One of two Enzos from the Bachman Collection obliterated the previous Enzo record, selling for $17.875 million. The prior benchmark, the ex-Fernando Alonso Enzo, stood at €5.4 million in 2023. The scale of this leap cannot be overstated.
Ferrari F50 (1995)
The predecessor to the Enzo also achieved a record result. The F50, originally purchased by Bachman from professional golfer Ian Poulter, was sold for $12.21 million.
The previous F50 record stood at $9.3 million, set in August last year
Ferrari Enzo (2003) – Rosso Dino
Following the Giallo Modena Enzo, a second Enzo from the collection also reached a record price. The only Enzo finished in Rosso Dino was sold for $11.11 million.
Ferrari LaFerrari Apertas (2017 & 2015)
The LaFerrari Aperta also established a new record. A Giallo Modena example with just 96 miles was hammered at $11 million, surpassing the previous benchmark set in 2017.A second Aperta crossed the block for $6.71 million.
Ferrari 288 GTO (1985)
A 288 GTO, originally purchased new by the Bachmans, also set a new record for the model, selling for $8.525 million. The result represents almost a doubling of the previous record price.
Ferrari F40s (1992)
To complete Ferrari’s so-called ‘Big Five’, two F40s were offered during the sale. Both cars achieved exceptionally strong results, selling for $6.6 million and $5.83 million respectively. Together, they set a new benchmark for the model and underlined the continued strength of demand for Ferrari’s most iconic car of the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Ferrari FXX (2006)
Based on the Enzo, Ferrari developed the track-focused FXX for its special clients. One example formed part of the Bachman Collection. The only FXX finished in yellow was sold for $6.325 million.
Ferrari 275 GTB/4 Aluminium (1967)
A fully aluminium-bodied 275 GTB/4, reportedly the only example produced to this specification, was sold for $6.05 million.
Ferrari 599 GTO & 599 SA Aperta (2011)
Record prices were also achieved for other modern V12 models. A specially specified 599 GTO sold for $3.96 million, while the even rarer 599 SA Aperta reached $4.95 million.
Strong Results Across the Ferrari Catalogue
Beyond the headline lots, a wide range of Ferraris also achieved exceptionally high results. Among the classics, a particularly attractive 250 GT/L Berlinetta Lusso changed hands for $3.3 million, while a 400 Superamerica Coupé Aerodinamico reached $2.42 million. A Ferrari 166 MM Vignale Spider was sold for $2.09 million, underscoring continued demand for early post-war cars.
Modern and modern-classic Ferraris proved equally resilient. A Ferrari F12tdf achieved $3.19 million, closely followed by a 458 Speciale at $3.08 million. Strong prices were also recorded for a 575M Superamerica, which sold for $1.29 million, a 550 Barchetta at $1.265 million, and a 430 Scuderia Spider 16M that realised $1.98 million. One of the more visually striking results was a green Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale, which found a new owner at $1.87 million.
Even these figures, however, do not fully reflect the breadth of the results, as numerous other Ferraris from the sale achieved prices well above recent market expectations.
A New Market Reality?
The question that remains is whether Mecum Kissimmee 2026 should be seen as a new benchmark, or rather as the result of a particular set of circumstances, including no-reserve consignments, strong provenance and an exceptionally engaged bidding room.
What is clear, however, is that Ferrari models from the 1980s through to the early 2000s have moved into a higher valuation bracket. In several cases, these cars are now approaching, and occasionally exceeding, the values of established Ferrari icons from the 1950s and 1960s.
How durable these price levels will prove remains to be seen. Upcoming auctions will provide further context as to whether these results reflect a broader market shift or a moment of peak enthusiasm.
View the full results list below for all Ferraris sold
- Ferrari 250 GTO – 1962 – $38.500.000
- Ferrari Enzo – 2003 – $17.875.000
- Ferrari F50 – 1995 – $12.210.000
- Ferrari Enzo (Rosso Dino) – 2003 – $11.110.000
- Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta – 2017 – $11.000.000
- Ferrari 288 GTO – 1985 – $8.525.000
- Ferrari LaFerrari – 2015 – $6.710.000
- Ferrari F40 – 1992 – $6.600.000
- Ferrari FXX – 2006 – $6.325.000
- Ferrari 275 GTB/4 Alloy – 1967 – $6.050.000
- Ferrari F40 – 1992 – $5.830.000
- Ferrari 599 SA Aperta – 2011 – $4.950.000
- Ferrari 599 GTO – 2011 – $3.960.000
- Ferrari 250 GT/L Berlinetta Lusso – 1964 – $3.300.000
- Ferrari F12tdf – 2017 – $3.190.000
- Ferrari 458 Speciale A – 2015 – $3.080.000
- Ferrari 400 Superamerica Coupé Aerodinamico – 1963 – $2.420.000
- Ferrari 166 MM/53 Vignale Spyder – 1953 – $2.090.000
- Ferrari 430 Scuderia Spider 16M – 2009 – $1.980.000
- Ferrari 458 Speciale Aperta – 2015 – $1.936.000
- Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale – 2004 – $1.870.000
- Ferrari 430 Scuderia – 2009 – $1.650.000
- Ferrari 458 Speciale Aperta – 2015 – $1.430.000
- Ferrari 575M Superamerica – 2005 – $1.292.500
- Ferrari 550 Barchetta Pininfarina – 2001 – $1.265.000
- Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona – 1973 – $1.210.000
- Ferrari F512 M – 1995 – $1.210.000
- Ferrari 488 Pista Spider – 2020 – $1.210.000
- Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale – 2004 – $1.155.000
- Ferrari Dino 246 GTS – 1974 – $935.000
- Ferrari F512 M – 1995 – $891.000
- Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona – 1973 – $792.000
- Ferrari Dino 246 GTS – 1973 – $770.000
- Ferrari F430 F1 – 2007 – $737.000
- Ferrari 488 Pista – 2019 – $715.000
- Ferrari Testarossa – 1989 – $687.500
- Ferrari 512 BBi – 1984 – $687.500
- Ferrari 612 Sessanta – 2007 – $687.500
- Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona – 1970 – $660.000
- Ferrari 348 TB Serie Challenge – 1994 – $660.000
- Ferrari 812 GTS – 2022 – $638.000
- Ferrari 365 GT4 BB – 1975 – $605.000
- Ferrari 328 GTB – 1989 – $577.500
- Ferrari 512 TR – 1994 – $550.000
- Ferrari 575M Superamerica – 2005 – $550.000
- Ferrari Dino 246 GTS – 1974 – $550.000
- Ferrari 330 GTC – 1967 – $511.500
- Ferrari F355 Spider Serie Fiorano – 1999 – $495.000
- Ferrari 328 GTS – 1989 – $495.000
- Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona – 1973 – $473.000
- Ferrari 512 BB – 1978 – $440.000
- Ferrari 512 BBi – 1984 – $440.000
- Ferrari 212 Inter 2+2 Berlina – 1951 – $440.000
- Ferrari 575M Superamerica – 2005 – $423.500
- Ferrari 512 BBi – 1984 – $423.500
- Ferrari 488 Spider – 2018 – $412.500
- Ferrari 308 GTB – 1976 – $330.000
- Ferrari 308 GTS Quattrovalvole – 1984 – $302.500
- Ferrari 488 GTB – 2018 – $297.000
- Ferrari Testarossa – 1987 – $280.500
- Ferrari 308 GTB – 1976 – $275.000
- Ferrari 550 Maranello – 2001 – $275.000
- Ferrari 308 GTS – 1978 – $242.000
- Ferrari 308 GTB – 1976 – $220.000
- Ferrari 575M Maranello – 2004 – $143.000
- Ferrari F430 Spider – 2007 – $132.000
- Ferrari 456 GT – 1995 – $121.000
- Ferrari 400i – 1985 – $104.500
- Ferrari 348 TS – 1992 – $88.000
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