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1961 Ferrari 250 GT Cabriolet

  • Designed by Pininfarina
  • Chassis Number: 250GTF2441
  • Body Number: 29918
This 1961 Ferrari 250 Series II Cabriolet with Pinin Farina coachwork is a well-preserved and low-mileage example. It was in storage for 33 years before being discovered in Southern California in late 2009 by Mike Regalia.

The 250 Cabriolet Series I were derived from the 250 GT Coupe. The Cabriolet had a similar appearance to the California Spyder, causing confusion and prompting Ferrari to separate the two by further defining the Cabriolet as a quasi-luxury touring car with more comfortable interior appointments, more refined styling, and more soundproofing. The Series II improved on its predecessor with several important mechanical changes including a switch to disc brakes and telescopic shock absorber, twin distributors and redesigned cylinder heads with spark plugs relocated to the outside.

Mr. Regalia decided against performing a restoration and instead chose to give the car a rehabilitation. The exterior cosmetics were address and the interior carpet (which had been changed from its original Red to Black) was replaced with the original type and color and protected with the proper floor mats. The rest of the interior remains original, including the convertible top and sun visors. It also has its original hard top. The seats remain in good overall condition, with original plating and in operational order. The optional console is fitted with a correct Becker Europa radio in fine operating condition. The engine, gearbox, rear end, fuel tank and exhaust were removed for cleaning and disassembly. The engine was completely dismantled and new components installed where necessary, then carefully detailed and reassembled.

Since the work was completed, the car now shows just over 5,200 original kilometers. In 2014 it was awarded the Enzo Ferrari Award at the Desert Concorso in Palm Desert, California.

This Type 508 E Cabriolet, chassis number 2441, wears body number 29918 and is the 118th of 200 built. It engine a Type 128 E engine and Rosso MM 15093 paint. It was sent to Carrozzeria Pinin Farina in Torino, Italy on January 27th of 1961. Pinin Farina completed the work on May 16th of 1961. It was completed at the factory in June of 1961. Upon completion, it was delivered new to Renato Nocentini's dealership Garage La Rotanda in Prato near Florence, Italy. It was exported from Italy to California sometime in the 1970s.

By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2014

2014 Mecum - Monterey

Sale Price :
USD $2,250,000

1961 Ferrari 250 GT Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Ferrari 250 GT

(Data based on Model Year 1961 sales)
1961 Ferrari 250 GT Cabriolet Series II by Pininfarina
Chassis#: 2931
Sold for USD$1,405,276
  2023 RM Sothebys : Villa Erba
 
1961 Ferrari 250 GT Cabriolet Series II by Pininfarina
Chassis#: 2683
Sold for USD$1,105,000
  2022 RM Sothebys : Monterey
 
1961 Ferrari 250 GT Cabriolet Series II by Pininfarina
Chassis#: 2703
Sold for USD$1,407,500
  2021 RM Sothebys : Monterey
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1961 Ferrari 250 GT Cabriolet Series II by Pininfarina
Chassis#: 2533
Sold for USD$1,490,000
  2021 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island Auction
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1961 Ferrari 250 GT Cabriolet Series II by Pininfarina
Chassis#: 2587
Sold for USD$1,352,500
  2020 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island Auction
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1961 Ferrari 250 GT Cabriolet Series II by Pininfarina
Chassis#: 3009
Sold for USD$1,517,500
  2019 RM Sothebys : Monterey
1961 Ferrari 250 GT image  
1961 Ferrari 250 GT Cabriolet Series II by Pininfarina
Chassis#: 2587
Sold for USD$1,792,500
  2018 RM Sothebys : Monterey
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1961 Ferrari 250GT Series II Cabriolet
Chassis#: 1783 GT
Sold for USD$1,668,274
  2017 Coys - London - Coys at the Royal Horticultural Halls 2017
 
1961 Ferrari 250 GT Series II Cabriolet
Chassis#: 2533 GT
Sold for USD$1,842,500
  2015 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach Concours
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1961 Ferrari 250 GT Series II Cabriolet
Chassis#: 2489 GT
Sold for USD$2,090,000
  2015 Gooding & Company : Amelia Island
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1961 FERRARI 250 SERIES II CABRIOLET
Chassis#: 250GTF2441
Sold for USD$2,250,000
  2014 Mecum - Monterey
1961 Ferrari 250 GT image  1961 Ferrari 250 GT image  
1961 Ferrari 250 GT Series II Cabriolet by Pininfarina
Chassis#: 2093 GT
Sold for USD$1,760,000
  2014 RM Auctions - Amelia Island
1961 Ferrari 250 GT image  1961 Ferrari 250 GT image  
1961 Ferrari 250 GT Cabriolet Series II by Carrozzeria Pininfarina
Chassis#: 2473
Sold for USD$2,035,000
  2013 RM Auction - Art of the Automobile
1961 Ferrari 250 GT image  1961 Ferrari 250 GT image  
1961 Ferrari 250 GT Cabriolet Series II by Pininfarina
Chassis#: 2683GT
Sold for USD$1,100,000
  2013 RM Auctions - Monterey
1961 Ferrari 250 GT image  1961 Ferrari 250 GT image  
1961 Ferrari 250GT Series II Cabriolet
Chassis#: 2943GT
Sold for USD$1,183,685
  2013 Goodwood Revival
 
1961 Ferrari 250 GT Series II Cabriolet by Pininfarina
Chassis#: 2533GT
Sold for USD$1,079,040
  2013 RM Auctions - VILLA ERBA
 
1961 Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta passo corto (SWB)
Sold for USD$672
  2013 Silverstone : Race Retro & Classic Car Sale
 
1961 Ferrari 250 GT/E Series I Coupé
Chassis#: 2697GT
Sold for USD$222,425
  2012 RM Auctions - London
 
1961 Ferrari 250 GT Series II Cabriolet by Pinin Farina
Chassis#: 3055 GT
Sold for USD$824,753
  2012 RM Auctions at Monaco
1961 Ferrari 250 GT image  
1961 Ferrari 250 GT Series II Cabriolet
Chassis#: 1755 GT
Sold for USD$770,000
  2012 RM Auctions at Amelia Island, Fla
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Ferrari 250 GTs That Failed To Sell At Auction

1961 Ferrari 250 GT's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1961 Ferrari 250 GT Cabriolet Series II by Pininfarina2489 GT2024 RM Sothebys : Arizona $1,500,000$1,750,000
1961 Ferrari 250 GT Pinin Farina Coupe1659GT2021 Mecum : Monterey$425,000$600,000$650,000
1961 Ferrari 250 PF Coupe 2019 Russo & Steele : Amelia Island $650,000$750,000
1961 Ferrari 250 GT Series II Cabriolet2489 GT2018 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach $2,000,000$2,300,000
1961 Ferrari 250 GT Series II Cabriolet2341 GT2018 Gooding & Company : Scottsdale, Az. $1,500,000$1,800,000
1961 Ferrari 250 GT Cabriolet Series II by Pininfarina3009 GT2017 RM Sotheby's : Icons $1,500,000$1,800,000

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