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The Ferrari 250 GT SWB Scaglietti Spyder, also known as the California, was built specifically - as its nickname would suggest - to meet the demands of discerning customers for West Coast touring. It is based on the 250 GT Berlinetta Tour de France, but with a convertible top and a shortened wheelbase of 240 cm (94.5 inches) to enhance handling. The 226 horsepower 3.0-liter V-12 engine is encased in a superb sporting body crafted by the Italian favorite, Scaglietti. Only 56 of the California were produced, and this car is a special covered headlight example. In September 1961, this California was displayed at the Frankfurt Motor Show and then delivered to the customer. It eventually made its way to the United States and Luigi Chinetti, being acquired by the current owner in 2019. Its provenance is well documented and it remains exceptionally original.
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1961 Ferrari 250 GT California Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Ferrari 250 GT California
(Data based on Model Year 1961 sales)
1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider Chassis#: 2871 GT Sold for USD$17,160,000 2016 Gooding & Company : The Amelia Island Auction | |
1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider Chassis#: 3095 GT Sold for USD$16,830,000 2015 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach Concours | |
1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider Chassis#: 2935GT Sold for USD$18,553,009 2015 Rétromobile by Artcurial Motorcars | |
1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider Chassis#: 2903 GT Sold for USD$15,180,000 2014 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach Concours | |
1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spyder Chassis#: 2377GT Sold for USD$10,912,000 2008 RM Auctions - Ferrari – Leggenda e Passione |
Ferrari 250 GT Californias That Failed To Sell At Auction
1961 Ferrari 250 GT California's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider | 3095 GT | 2024 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | $15,000,000 | $17,000,000 | |
1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider by Scaglietti | 2505 GT | 2015 RM Sotheby's : Villa Erba | $11,000,000 | $13,000,000 |
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1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider Chassis#:2871 GT Sold for $17,160,000 2016 Gooding & Company : The Amelia Island Auction | |
1962 Aston Martin DB4GT Zagato Chassis#:DB4GT/0186/R Sold for $14,300,000 2015 RM Sotheby's NY Auction : Driven By Distruption | |
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#:2903 GT Sold for $15,180,000 2014 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach Concours | |
1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa Chassis#:0666 TR Sold for $16,390,000 2011 Gooding and Company - Pebble Beach Auctions |
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