In the same year that a reinvigorated Ferrari endurance racing team returned to the top step of the Le Mans 24-hour podium, one of its most famous racing cars went under the hammer.
One of only 210 cars built by BMW South Africa for Group 1 racing homologation, the 333i holds a special place in the hearts of BMW fans around the world.
Decade-long rivals both on track and on global showroom floors, in May 2022 Mercedes-Benz claimed significant bragging rights over Ferrari when it trumped the Italian brand’s previous claim to the most expensive vehicle sold at auction.
