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There were 18 examples of the first-generation Europa built, followed by a second series introduced in late 1954, named the Europa GT. The most notable change was a new Colombo V-12 engine that brought 20 additional horsepower over the original Lampredi unit. The engine became the workhorse engine for the remaining 250 GT iterations. In total, there were roughly 34 examples of the Europa GT produced.
This Europa GT was sent to Pinin Farina for coachwork on June 17th of 1955. After the work was completed, the car was delivered to Pietro Barilla, the heir to the Barilla pasta conglomerate in Parma, Italy. It is believed that just after a year in Mr. Barilla's possession, this Europa was returned to the factory, and Mr. Barilla took delivery of another Ferrari, a 410 Superamerica, with chassis number 0495SA. The original engine from 0391GT was then removed and installed in chassis number 0357GT, the very first Europa GT, which was being race-campaigned by Jacque Swaters's Ecurie Francorchamps.
0391GT was imported to the United States for sale by Luigi Chinetti by the early 1960s. It was shortly thereafter purchased by King Sims of Atlanta, Georgia. A Seattle-based collector owned the car during the 1970s and by 1972, the car was fitted with a proper replacement engine, a 2,953 cc Colombo V-12 motor sourced from 0727GT, an early Ellena-bodied 250 GT produced in 1957.
During the 1980s, the car was in California ownership. The car was sold in November of 1988 to Dr. Heiner Oettli, a dentist residing in Niederrohrdorf, Switzerland. Two years later, 0391GT was acquired by Sportgarage's Bruno Wyss, an official Ferrari dealer in Zofingen, Switzerland. In 1998, it was sold to fellow Swiss citizen Christophe Ringier, who commissioned a full restoration.
The car was refinished in its original livery of Grigio Fiat paint with a Panno Grigio interior and blue leather sides. Upon completion, the car was exhibited at the 2002 Concorso d'Elegance Villa d'Este, winning the Trofeo Pininfarina for the most significant Pinin Farina body. 0391GT was also depicted in the June 2002 issue of Auto D'Epoca magazine and was further exhibited at the 2004 Retromobile exhibition in Paris.
In 2012, the car was offered for sale at RM Auctions in Monaco where it was estimated to sell for €520.000-€580.000. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of €582.400, inclusive of buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Jul 2012
This Europa GT was sent to Pinin Farina for coachwork on June 17th of 1955. After the work was completed, the car was delivered to Pietro Barilla, the heir to the Barilla pasta conglomerate in Parma, Italy. It is believed that just after a year in Mr. Barilla's possession, this Europa was returned to the factory, and Mr. Barilla took delivery of another Ferrari, a 410 Superamerica, with chassis number 0495SA. The original engine from 0391GT was then removed and installed in chassis number 0357GT, the very first Europa GT, which was being race-campaigned by Jacque Swaters's Ecurie Francorchamps.
0391GT was imported to the United States for sale by Luigi Chinetti by the early 1960s. It was shortly thereafter purchased by King Sims of Atlanta, Georgia. A Seattle-based collector owned the car during the 1970s and by 1972, the car was fitted with a proper replacement engine, a 2,953 cc Colombo V-12 motor sourced from 0727GT, an early Ellena-bodied 250 GT produced in 1957.
During the 1980s, the car was in California ownership. The car was sold in November of 1988 to Dr. Heiner Oettli, a dentist residing in Niederrohrdorf, Switzerland. Two years later, 0391GT was acquired by Sportgarage's Bruno Wyss, an official Ferrari dealer in Zofingen, Switzerland. In 1998, it was sold to fellow Swiss citizen Christophe Ringier, who commissioned a full restoration.
The car was refinished in its original livery of Grigio Fiat paint with a Panno Grigio interior and blue leather sides. Upon completion, the car was exhibited at the 2002 Concorso d'Elegance Villa d'Este, winning the Trofeo Pininfarina for the most significant Pinin Farina body. 0391GT was also depicted in the June 2002 issue of Auto D'Epoca magazine and was further exhibited at the 2004 Retromobile exhibition in Paris.
In 2012, the car was offered for sale at RM Auctions in Monaco where it was estimated to sell for €520.000-€580.000. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of €582.400, inclusive of buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Jul 2012
2012 RM Auctions at Monaco
Pre-Auction Estimates :
€520,000-€580,000
Sale Price :
USD $752,406 (€ 582,400.00)
1955 Ferrari 250 Europa GT Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Ferrari 250 Europa GT
(Data based on Model Year 1955 sales)
1955 Ferrari 250 Europa GT Chassis#: 0427 GT Sold for USD$2,095,000 2022 Bonhams : The Quail Auction | |
1955 FERRARI 250 EUROPA GT Chassis#: 0413 GT Sold for USD$2,222,000 2021 Gooding & Co : May : Geared Online | |
1955 Ferrari 250 Europa GT Alloy Chassis#: 0389 GT Sold for USD$2,227,500 2017 Bonhams : The Amelia Island Auction | |
1955 Ferrari 250 Europa GT Competizione Chassis#: 0387GT/0139EU Sold for USD$3,000,000 2015 Rick Cole Monterey | |
1956 Ferrari 250 Europa GT Chassis#: 0427 GT Sold for USD$2,310,000 2014 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach Concours | |
1955 Ferrari 250 Europa GT Chassis#: 0409 GT Sold for USD$2,530,000 2014 Gooding & Company - Amelia Island Sale | |
1955 Ferrari 250 Europa GT Coupé by Carrozzeria Pinin Farina Chassis#: 0407GT Sold for USD$2,420,000 2013 RM Auction - Art of the Automobile | |
1955 Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta Competizione Chassis#: 0415GT Sold for USD$7,150,000 2013 Gooding and Company - Pebble Beach | |
1955 Ferrari 250 GT Europa by Carrozzeria Pinin Farina Chassis#: 0391 GT Sold for USD$752,406 2012 RM Auctions at Monaco | |
1955 Ferrari 250 Europa GT Chassis#: 0405 GT Sold for USD$797,500 2012 Gooding and Company - The Scottsdale Auction | |
1956 Ferrari Europa GT Chassis#: 0405GT Sold for USD$715,000 2008 Gooding & Company |
Ferrari 250 Europa GTs That Failed To Sell At Auction
1955 Ferrari 250 Europa GT's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1955 Ferrari 250 Europa GT Coupe by Pinin Farina | 0405 GT | 2023 RM Sothebys : Monterey | $1,400,000 | $1,800,000 | |
1955 Ferrari 250 Europa GT Alloy | 0389 GT | 2015 Bonhams : The Scottsdale Auction | $2,800,000 | $3,400,000 |
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