1959 Ferrari 250 GT California

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Spyder Coachwork: Scaglietti Designer: Pininfarina Chassis Num: 1603GT Engine Num: 1603 GT Vin Num: Internal Num: 22F   This 1959 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spyder Competizione features an alloy body and left hand drive configuration. It was created in November of 1959 and is the 42nd example created. It is powered by a Type 168 engine mated to a Tipo 508C/525 gearbox. It was first owned by George Reed of Midlothian, IL via Chinetti Motors. Reed campaigned it during the remainder of the 1959 season through 1961. It raced in the Tourist Trophy, 12 Hours of Sebring, Governor's Trophy, Nassau Trophy and at Road America. At the 12 Hours of Sebring in 1960, the car was driven by Reed and Alan Connell to 5th overall, and third in class. The car was sold in August of 1989. It was shown at the Meadow Brook Concours a short time later. It was sold again in 1992 and again in 2003. By Daniel Vaughan | Jan 2012

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Event	Group
Gooding and Company - Pebble Beach Auctions	1949-1959
Cavallino Classic XVII	Upper Concours
Shell Ferrari Historic Challenge at Moroso	Drum Brake Vehicles