SWB Spyder
Chassis #: 2903 GT
What does a farmer's daughter dream about to enjoy her last summer? Certainly, a Ferrari 250 GT California Spider packing all of the right stuff. The moment the Ferrari 250 GT California Spider made its first appearance, the evocative lines and the gorgeous soundtrack from its three-liter V-12 made it coveted by some of the biggest names. It was more than a status symbol for the elite of society and Hollywood. It was an indulgence that was not to be passed-up. Chassis 2903 GT would be completed in September of 1961 and would be among a rare breed in and of itself. Sporting the short-wheelbase chassis of the Berlinetta, the Scaglietti-clad California Spider would be aggressive in its proportions and every bit the exclusive sportscar.
When completed, 2903 GT would become one of the most desirable of the California Spiders. Being one of just 56 SWB examples, the car is certainly in rare company to begin with, however, it goes even further than that.
Upon being sold in 1992, 2903 GT would be owned by such people as Bob Biase, Charles Wegner and Gary Schaevitz. While with Wegner, the car would undergo restoration and would make appearances at the Monterey Vintage Ferrari Concours and the Cavallino Classic. Being acquired by Schaevitz, the car would join an impressive collection of sports and racing cars and would, by no means, lead a quiet life. Three consecutive years Schaevitz would drive the 250 GT in the Colorado Grand Rally.
1961 Ferrari 250 GT California
Ferrari
2014 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach Concours
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $13,000,000-USD $15,000,000
Sale Price :
USD $15,180,000
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 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 | ![]() ![]() |
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