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TIL a 1964 Ferrari 275 GTB/C Speciale that's speculated to be "worth more than $100 million", one of the most valuable cars in the world, is on display in a huge Fort Lauderdale flea market that turns into a 13-screen drive-in at night named Swap Shop.

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