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1963 Ferrari 250 GT Lusso Coupe

  • Coachwork by Scaglietti
  • Designed by Pininfarina
  • Chassis Number: 5215 GT
  • Engine Number: 5215 GT
  • Body Number: Internal #: 1876/62E
The 250 GT Lusso had full-length wins sweeping back into a short rear deck and had minimal decoration. The spoiler placed above the Kamm tail was an aerodynamic refinement that was sourced from Ferrari's racing history, experience and heritage. The Lusso's were given a short wheelbase and a revised chassis configuration with the engine placed slightly further forward allowing for more interior room. This was a luxurious model, fitted with thick carpets and soft leather bucket seats.

The production run of the 250 GT Lusso amassed just 350 examples during its 18-month lifespan. This example, chassis number 5215GT was sent to the United States from the Ferrari factory in 1963. It was sent to Charles Rezzaghi Motors in San Francisco and later sold to a private owner, Thomas Pelandini, who lived nearby in Moraga. In 1980, the car was sold to another Bay Area enthusiast, Paul Uenaka of San Jose, California. It was sold a few years later to Joseph Galdi of Tucson, Arizona. While in Galdi's care, the car was given a restoration with the work featured in Road & Track's On Ferrari which featured text by Ken Gross and photos from John Lamm. It was owned by Mr. Galdi until 2004, when it was sold to a collector in Woodside, California. This new owner kept the car for three years before selling it to its next owner, Vic Branstetter in Los Angeles. While in his care, the car received a class award at the Ferrari Club of America's Pacific Region Vintage Ferrari Concours at Concorso Italiano.

The car is finished in dark red over tan. The 2953cc SOHC V-12 engine has three Weber carburetors and produces 240 horsepower. There is a four-speed manual gearbox and four-wheel disc brakes.

In 2009, this rare 250 GT Lusso was offered for sale at the Gooding & Company auction held in Scottsdale, Arizona. It was expected to sell for $700,000 - $850,000. The lot was sold for the sum of $704,000, including the buyer's premium.

By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2009

Provenance *
* Please note, dates are approximate

2023 Gooding & Company : Amelia Island Auction

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $1,800,000-USD $2,400,000 
Sale Price :
USD $1,765,000

2014 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Arizona

Sale Price :
USD $2,447,500

2009 The Scottsdale Auction : Gooding & Company

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $700,000-USD $850,000 
Sale Price :
USD $704,000

1963 Ferrari 250 GT Lusso Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Ferrari 250 GT Lusso

(Data based on Model Year 1963 sales)
1963 Ferrari 250 GT/L Berlinetta Lusso by Scaglietti
Chassis#: 5129
Sold for USD$1,352,500
  2024 RM Sothebys : Arizona
 
1963 Ferrari 250 GT/L Berlinetta Lusso by Scaglietti
Chassis#: 4623
Sold for USD$1,468,296
  2023 RM Sothebys : London
 
1963 Ferrari 250GT/L Lusso
Chassis#: 4595
Sold for USD$1,650,000
  2023 Mecum : Monterey
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1963 FERRARI 250 GT LUSSO
Chassis#: 5215 GT
Sold for USD$1,765,000
  2023 Gooding & Company : Amelia Island Auction
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1963 Ferrari 250 GT/L Berlinetta Lusso By Scaglietti
Chassis#: 4735
Sold for USD$1,675,913
  2023 RM Sothebys : Paris
 
1963 Ferrari 250 GT Lusso Berlinetta Scaglietti
Chassis#: 4513
Sold for USD$1,760,000
  2021 Mecum : Monterey
 
1963 Ferrari 250 GT/L Berlinetta Lusso by Scaglietti
Chassis#: 5003
Sold for USD$1,655,000
  2021 RM Sothebys : Monterey
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1963 Ferrari 250 GT/L Berlinetta Lusso by Scaglietti
Chassis#: 4393
Sold for USD$1,875,000
  2021 RM Sothebys : Monterey
 
1963 FERRARI 250 GT/L BERLINETTA LUSSO BY SCAGLIETTI
Chassis#: 4563
Sold for USD$1,792,489
  2021 RM Sothebys : Milan 2021
 
1963 FERRARI 250GT BERLINETTA LUSSO
Chassis#: 5017 GT
Sold for USD$2,103,169
  2020 Bonhams : The Zoute Sale
 
1963 Ferrari 250 GT/L Berlinetta Lusso by Scaglietti
Chassis#: 5183
Sold for USD$1,600,000
  2020 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island Auction
1963 Ferrari 250 GT Lusso image  
1963 Ferrari 250 GT Lusso
Chassis#: 5127 GT
Sold for USD$1,226,000
  2019 Gooding & Company : Amelia Island
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1963 Ferrari 250 GT Lusso
Chassis#: 5141 GT
Sold for USD$1,902,500
  2019 Gooding & Company : Scottsdale Arizona
 
1963 Ferrari 250 GT/L Berlinetta 'Lusso' by Scaglietti
Chassis#: 4393
Sold for USD$1,710,000
  2018 RM Sothebys : Monterey
 
1963 Ferrari 250 GT Lusso
Chassis#: 5117 GT
Sold for USD$1,485,000
  2018 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach
1963 Ferrari 250 GT Lusso image  
1963 Ferrari 250 GT/L Berlinetta Lusso by Scaglietti
Chassis#: 4415
Sold for USD$2,090,000
  2016 RM Sotheby's : Monterey
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1963 Ferrari 250 GT Lusso
Chassis#: 4365
Sold for USD$1,875,000
  2016 Gooding & Company : The Amelia Island Auction
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1963 Ferrari 250 GT/L Berlinetta 'Lusso' by Scaglietti
Chassis#: 4393GT
Sold for USD$1,815,000
  2015 RM Sotheby's : Monterey
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1963 Ferrari 250 GT/L Berlinetta 'Lusso' by Scaglietti
Chassis#: 4735 GT
Sold for USD$2,193,408
  2015 RM Sotheby's : Villa Erba
 
1963 Ferrari 250 GT/L 'Lusso' Berlinetta by Scaglietti
Chassis#: 5085 GT
Sold for USD$1,859,480
  2015 RM Auctions - Paris
 

Ferrari 250 GT Lussos That Failed To Sell At Auction

1963 Ferrari 250 GT Lusso's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1963 Ferrari 250 GT/L Berlinetta Lusso by Scaglietti44172023 RM Sothebys : Villa Erba $1,300,000$1,600,000
1963 Ferrari 250 GTL Coupe5003 GT2019 Russo & Steele : Amelia Island $2,100,000$2,300,000
1963 Ferrari 250 GT Lusso Berlinetta44812015 Bonhams : The Scottsdale Auction   
1963 Ferrari 250 GT/L Berlinetta Lusso44812014 Rick Cole Auctions : Monterey$2,201,100  
1963 Ferrari 250GT LussoGTL45672012 Bonhams Exceptional Ferrari Motor Cars $350,000$400,000
1963 Ferrari 250 GT Lusso 2007 Monterey Sports and Classic Car Auction$400,000$400,000$500,000
1963 Ferrari 250GT Lusso Berlinetta43632007 Bonhams Les Grandes Marques a Monaco $400,000$500,000
1963 Ferrari 250GT Lusso Berlinetta45912003 Bonhams Exceptional Ferrari Motor Cars $315,000$330,000

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