1956 Ferrari 250 GT Boano Convertible

First seen at the Paris Auto Show in 1954, the 250 GT Coupe was Ferrari's first production model specifically designed for the road. This 250 GT, completed in 1955, was delivered to the newly formed Carrozzeria Boano in Grugliasco just outside Turin. It was the first Ferrari to be built by Mario Boano - and featured one of the most striking, sporting flamboyant fins and large chrome bumpers, which were popular at the time. The finished car was shown by Boano at the 1956 Geneva and Turin Motor Shows, then made a final public appearance at the New York Auto Show where it was noticed by the renowned collector Robert M. Lee. After much discussion with Ferrari's American distributor, Luigi Chinetti, and approval from Enzo Ferrari himself, Bob did eventually acquire the car, and it has remained in his collection ever since.