A 1965 Ferrari 275GTB stormed its way to €902,750 at Bonhams’ Spa-Classic auction on 25 May.
The long-nosed Ferrari was one of just three of its type and had competed extensively in Italy.
Snatching second placed in the results was a 1968 Lamborghini Miura that made €575,000.
It had been lovingly restored at the factory under the exacting supervision of former chief test driver Valentino Balboni and came with a letter from the great man to confirm this.
Third place was set to be between a 1942 Alfa Romeo 6C-2500 and a ’74 Porsche 911 Carrera RS, but the former failed to sell leaving the Porsche to scoop €437,000.
Completing the top four was a 1968 Ferrari 330GTC that went for €287,500.
The Maranello-built GT spent time in Italy, the US and Switzerland.