by SBX Cars is selling a full-scale, non-functional replica of the 2016 Ferrari SF16-H Formula 1 race car.
This replica includes Pirelli tires, OZ Racing wheels, and even an FIA inspection label.
Despite the lack of working functions, this replica is considered a valuable item for collectors.
When retired race cars are sold, they regularly sell for millions, so how much can a fake one cost? Well, we are going to find out, here’s what we already know: even without an engine or working parts, this thing can cost more than an average new car.
Thanks to a lovely little tariff war, new car prices have been rising for some time. Just last week. This is the latest increase in a long list of car price hikes, and it makes the next point even wilder: a full-scale, non-functional replica of a 2016 Ferrari Formula 1 race car is now available for purchase – and it might sell for an even greater sum than most Americans spend on their everyday cars.
The car in question is a scale model of the 2016 SF-16, listed on. And before you fall too much in love, let’s clarify a few things: it has no engine, no gearbox, and no working suspension.
What it does have is a body made of carbon fiber and fiberglass, Pirelli-brand tires, OZ Racing wheels, and the livery of the fifth Ferrari race car from that season, which was driven by Sebastian Vettel. And, at the moment, someone is willing to spend $62,000 on it.
It sounds strange, but for a collector, it might be worth it. After all, it’s an almost perfect replica that has every chance of being completely identical to the original. It is full of authentic details, such as a Formula 1-style steering wheel, a fixed seat, a Sabelt multi-point harness, and even an FIA inspection label in the cockpit. It is, essentially, a toy of fully real dimensions, too valuable to play with.
A Work of Art (That Won’t Move)
Keep in mind that finding a place for this thing might be a bit of a challenge. Its length is 17.8 feet, its width is six feet, and its weight is approximately 650 pounds. But don’t worry, with a bit of creativity you can easily turn it into an art masterpiece for your garage. Or, if you’re feeling particularly ambitious, convert it into an extremely realistic racing simulator. For all interested, the auction is already underway, and you can view it .
