A classic Ferrari has become the most expensive car ever sold in Britain after changing hands for more than £24million.
The 1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa, the second prototype built, has an impressive racing history, having competed twice at the 24 Hours of Le Mans and at the 12 Hours of Sebring where it was driven by Formula One World Champion Phil Hill.
An unnamed enthusiast snapped the car up for an undisclosed fee; however, the figure is understood to be around £24.1million, beating the previous record of £22.7million paid in 2012 for a Ferrari 250 GTO.
The car was sold by Derbyshire dealer Tom Hartley Jr, who told the Daily Mail: "I can confirm that the car has sold, although due to client confidentiality we will not disclose the buyer or the price achieved.
"This Ferrari is without question one of the most important cars on the planet if not the most important because of its originality.
"While I won't go into the terms of the sale, I am sure it will prove to be a great investment for the new owner.
"Now it is done, my only disappointment is the fact I don't think it can ever be bettered, as I truly think it is the greatest car in the world."
The Testa Rossa is powerd by a 3.0-litre V12 developing around 300bhp, giving a 0-62mph time of around six seconds and a top speed of 167mph.
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