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The Ferrari 250GT SWB Spyder California was designed by Pininfarina and built by Scaglietti. It has the powerful Tipo 168 Berlinetta Lusso 3-liter V12 engine, which develops 280 horsepower capable of propelling the car from zero-to-sixty mph in less than 8 seconds and reaching a top speed of 149 mph.
This car is one of 18 SWB Spyder Californias built with open headlights and was one of the last to be delivered. It was also fitted with a very rare factory hardtop from new. This car has been owned by several notable people, including its first owner, the Italian nobleman, the Marquis Medici de Vascelo, as well as Maserati grand prix driver Franco Rola and classic car author Rob de la Rive Box. It was also featured in the Charlie's Angels film Full Throttle, driven by actress Cameron Diaz.
This car is one of 18 SWB Spyder Californias built with open headlights and was one of the last to be delivered. It was also fitted with a very rare factory hardtop from new. This car has been owned by several notable people, including its first owner, the Italian nobleman, the Marquis Medici de Vascelo, as well as Maserati grand prix driver Franco Rola and classic car author Rob de la Rive Box. It was also featured in the Charlie's Angels film Full Throttle, driven by actress Cameron Diaz.
2008 Automobiles of London
Pre-Auction Estimates :
£3,000,000-£3,500,000
High Bid (Lot was not sold)
£2,625,000
Recent Sales of the Ferrari 250 GT California
(Data based on Model Year 1963 sales)
| 1963 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spyder Chassis#: 4137 Sold for USD$17,875,000 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee |
Ferrari 250 GT Californias That Failed To Sell At Auction
1963 Ferrari 250 GT California's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spyder | 4121GT | 2008 Automobiles of London | $2,625,000 | $3,000,000 | $3,500,000 |
| 1963 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Cal Spyder | 2003 Monterey Sports and Classic Car Auction | $1,300,000 |
Vehicles With Comparable Market Values
Similar sales to the $17,875,000 range.
| 1962 FERRARI 250 GT SWB CALIFORNIA SPIDER Chassis#:3099 GT Sold for $18,045,000 2023 Gooding & Company : Amelia Island Auction |   |
| 1939 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900 B Touring Berlinetta Chassis#:412024 Sold for $19,054,874 2019 Artcurial : Retroobile |   |
| 1959 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider Competizione by Scaglietti Chassis#:1451 GT Sold for $17,990,000 2017 RM Sotheby's : Icons |   |
| 1959 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider Competizione Chassis#:1603 GT Sold for $18,150,000 2016 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach |   |
| 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider Chassis#:2871 GT Sold for $17,160,000 2016 Gooding & Company : The Amelia Island Auction |   |
| 1964 Ferrari 250 LM by Scaglietti Chassis#:6105 Sold for $17,600,000 2015 RM Sotheby's : Monterey |   |
| 1962 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta Speciale Chassis#:3269 GT Sold for $16,500,000 2015 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach Concours |   |
| 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider Chassis#:3095 GT Sold for $16,830,000 2015 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach Concours |   |
| 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider Chassis#:2935GT Sold for $18,553,009 2015 Rétromobile by Artcurial Motorcars |   |
| 1954 FERRARI 4.9-LITRE 375-PLUS SPORTS-RACING TWO-SEAT SPIDER COMPETIZIONE Chassis#:0384 Sold for $18,324,502 2014 The Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale |   |
| 1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa Chassis#:0666 TR Sold for $16,390,000 2011 Gooding and Company - Pebble Beach Auctions |   |
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