1961 Ferrari 250 GT

Sold for $1,100,000 at 2013 RM Auctions - Monterey.
This 1961 Ferrari 250 GT Cabriolet Series II by Pininfarina is the 136th of the 200 PF Cabriolets built. The car was originally finished in white with black leather interior and was delivered new to France. The first owner was Mr. Baud who covered almost 125,000 kilometers before selling it to another French owner, Mr. Vialfond. He drove it another 120,000 kilometers before treating it to a comprehensive restoration, from 1993 to 1994. During this work, the color scheme was changed to dark blue over black leather.

In 1994, the car was sold to Mr. Ruenzi, in Switzerland, with the mileage now approaching 300,000 kilometers. Following an auction sale in 1999, the car went to the United Kingdom, where it was owned by Mr. Peter Mullen, of London. It was then sold to Mr. Nick Colonna, of California, who brought it to the United States in 2004. Prior to a showing at the 2005 Cavallino Classic in Palm Beach, Florida, the Ferrari was given a freshening and wide-ranging service. In 2006, its next owner, Mr. Joshua Teverow, took delivery. It returned to Cavallino in 2007, the year it entered the collection of another California collector. While in his care, the car was treated to further major improvements, which included new Rosso Corsa paint, fresh chrome, and a Cognac leather interior. The work totaled over $120,000.

The car has a reproduction tool roll with a set of Beta tools, a jack and wheel puller, and a custom-fitted car cover with storage bag.

By Daniel Vaughan | Jan 2014