RM will this evening offer for sale the last ever ATS 2500 GT to be built, one of only five remaining today and one of two with a 3.0 litre engine; it has an amazing history and will be the first time an ATS has ever gone under the hammer

The ATS sports car built by Carlo Chiti and designed by Franco Scaglione caused a minor sensation when it debuted at the 1963 Paris Motor Show and last weekend it was thrilling onlookers again this time at Villa d'Este