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Only a total of 350 examples of the 250 GT Lusso would be built between 1962 and 1964. Yet, though its production run would be brief, there would be no arguing its beauty and influence.
Chassis 5225 GT is one of those 350 Lussos built. Completed in 1963, the car benefited from years of experience in development and advancement. Four-wheel Dunlop disc brakes would blend beautifully with the suspension and 3.0-liter V12 pumping out around 240hp at 7,000rpms.
The 173rd Lusso, 5225GT would be completed by Ferrari in December of 1963. A short time later it would make its way to its first owner, a businessman who lived in Genova. It would remain with its first owner until 1968 when it would then be sold to Viviano Corradini. Corradini would be an interesting figure. An automobile specialist, Viviano's reach would be vast. Not only would he have a home in Milan but he would also have a place in New Jersey.
In June 1968, the Lusso would make its way to the United States and would make its home there for nearly two decades. A couple of years after having arrived in the States, the car would be sold to a fellow New Jersey resident, where it would remain until 1987 when it was acquired by none other than Thomas W. Barrett III. At the time, the Ferrari boasted of black leather upholstery and a burgundy finish.
One year later, the car would be sold at auction and would make its way back to Europe before it continued on to Japan where it would become the property of Yoshio Sogabe of Kobe. For over a decade, the car would remain in Japan. Then, in 2002, the car would venture back to the United States, where it would join its latest owner, a Southern Californian collector.
The combination of the Lusso and its owner would be a very special collection as it would prove to be the twelve-cylinder Ferrari he had always wanted. The connection would lead to the car remaining with the owner from 2002 onwards. Over the last twelve years the car has taken part in a number of outings, including the Ferrari Club of America event held at Ortega Run.
In 2008, Ferrari specialist Jens Paulson rebuilt the engine. General and detail service continue to be done, much of it conducted by an experienced FCA judge. Though refurbished over 30 years ago, the Lusso remains a fine example of the elegant grand tourer.
Still retaining its tool roll, owner handbooks, history report and with Ferrari Classiche certification pending, 5225GT has the potential to be a future star in the concours category, let alone a fine mount for those long enticing journeys.
Presented as part of Gooding & Company's 2015 Arizona auction, the 1963 Ferrari 250 GT Lusso, chassis 5225 GT would be one of the highlights drawing pre-auction estimates of between $1,600,000 and $1,800,000.
Bidding for the Lusso would keep trending upwards. It would soon become apparent the pre-auction estimates would soon prove to be weak as the Ferrari would fight its way beyond the $1.9 million dollar mark and would eventually end up selling for $1,925,000.By Jeremy McMullen
Chassis 5225 GT is one of those 350 Lussos built. Completed in 1963, the car benefited from years of experience in development and advancement. Four-wheel Dunlop disc brakes would blend beautifully with the suspension and 3.0-liter V12 pumping out around 240hp at 7,000rpms.
The 173rd Lusso, 5225GT would be completed by Ferrari in December of 1963. A short time later it would make its way to its first owner, a businessman who lived in Genova. It would remain with its first owner until 1968 when it would then be sold to Viviano Corradini. Corradini would be an interesting figure. An automobile specialist, Viviano's reach would be vast. Not only would he have a home in Milan but he would also have a place in New Jersey.
In June 1968, the Lusso would make its way to the United States and would make its home there for nearly two decades. A couple of years after having arrived in the States, the car would be sold to a fellow New Jersey resident, where it would remain until 1987 when it was acquired by none other than Thomas W. Barrett III. At the time, the Ferrari boasted of black leather upholstery and a burgundy finish.
One year later, the car would be sold at auction and would make its way back to Europe before it continued on to Japan where it would become the property of Yoshio Sogabe of Kobe. For over a decade, the car would remain in Japan. Then, in 2002, the car would venture back to the United States, where it would join its latest owner, a Southern Californian collector.
The combination of the Lusso and its owner would be a very special collection as it would prove to be the twelve-cylinder Ferrari he had always wanted. The connection would lead to the car remaining with the owner from 2002 onwards. Over the last twelve years the car has taken part in a number of outings, including the Ferrari Club of America event held at Ortega Run.
In 2008, Ferrari specialist Jens Paulson rebuilt the engine. General and detail service continue to be done, much of it conducted by an experienced FCA judge. Though refurbished over 30 years ago, the Lusso remains a fine example of the elegant grand tourer.
Still retaining its tool roll, owner handbooks, history report and with Ferrari Classiche certification pending, 5225GT has the potential to be a future star in the concours category, let alone a fine mount for those long enticing journeys.
Presented as part of Gooding & Company's 2015 Arizona auction, the 1963 Ferrari 250 GT Lusso, chassis 5225 GT would be one of the highlights drawing pre-auction estimates of between $1,600,000 and $1,800,000.
Bidding for the Lusso would keep trending upwards. It would soon become apparent the pre-auction estimates would soon prove to be weak as the Ferrari would fight its way beyond the $1.9 million dollar mark and would eventually end up selling for $1,925,000.By Jeremy McMullen
2015 Gooding & Company - Arizona
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $1,600,000-USD $1,800,000
Sale Price :
USD $1,925,000
1963 Ferrari 250 GT Lusso Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Ferrari 250 GT Lusso
(Data based on Model Year 1963 sales)
1963 Ferrari 250 GT/L Berlinetta Lusso by Scaglietti Chassis#: 5129 Sold for USD$1,352,500 2024 RM Sothebys : Arizona | |
1963 Ferrari 250 GT/L Berlinetta Lusso by Scaglietti Chassis#: 4623 Sold for USD$1,468,296 2023 RM Sothebys : London | |
1963 Ferrari 250GT/L Lusso Chassis#: 4595 Sold for USD$1,650,000 2023 Mecum : 2023 Monterey | |
1963 FERRARI 250 GT LUSSO Chassis#: 5215 GT Sold for USD$1,765,000 2023 Gooding & Company : Amelia Island Auction | |
1963 Ferrari 250 GT/L Berlinetta Lusso By Scaglietti Chassis#: 4735 Sold for USD$1,675,913 2023 RM Sothebys : Paris | |
1963 Ferrari 250 GT/L Berlinetta Lusso by Scaglietti Chassis#: 5003 Sold for USD$1,655,000 2021 RM Sothebys : Monterey | |
1963 Ferrari 250 GT/L Berlinetta Lusso by Scaglietti Chassis#: 4393 Sold for USD$1,875,000 2021 RM Sothebys : Monterey | |
1963 Ferrari 250 GT Lusso Berlinetta Scaglietti Chassis#: 4513 Sold for USD$1,760,000 2021 Mecum : Monterey | |
1963 FERRARI 250 GT/L BERLINETTA LUSSO BY SCAGLIETTI Chassis#: 4563 Sold for USD$1,792,489 2021 RM Sothebys : Milan 2021 | |
1963 FERRARI 250GT BERLINETTA LUSSO Chassis#: 5017 GT Sold for USD$2,103,169 2020 Bonhams : The Zoute Sale | |
1963 Ferrari 250 GT/L Berlinetta Lusso by Scaglietti Chassis#: 5183 Sold for USD$1,600,000 2020 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island Auction | |
1963 Ferrari 250 GT Lusso Chassis#: 5127 GT Sold for USD$1,226,000 2019 Gooding & Company : Amelia Island | |
1963 Ferrari 250 GT Lusso Chassis#: 5141 GT Sold for USD$1,902,500 2019 Gooding & Company : Scottsdale Arizona | |
1963 Ferrari 250 GT/L Berlinetta 'Lusso' by Scaglietti Chassis#: 4393 Sold for USD$1,710,000 2018 RM Sothebys : Monterey | |
1963 Ferrari 250 GT Lusso Chassis#: 5117 GT Sold for USD$1,485,000 2018 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | |
1963 Ferrari 250 GT/L Berlinetta Lusso by Scaglietti Chassis#: 4415 Sold for USD$2,090,000 2016 RM Sotheby's : Monterey | |
1963 Ferrari 250 GT Lusso Chassis#: 4365 Sold for USD$1,875,000 2016 Gooding & Company : The Amelia Island Auction | |
1963 Ferrari 250 GT/L Berlinetta 'Lusso' by Scaglietti Chassis#: 4393GT Sold for USD$1,815,000 2015 RM Sotheby's : Monterey | |
1963 Ferrari 250 GT/L Berlinetta 'Lusso' by Scaglietti Chassis#: 4735 GT Sold for USD$2,193,408 2015 RM Sotheby's : Villa Erba | |
1963 Ferrari 250 GT/L 'Lusso' Berlinetta by Scaglietti Chassis#: 5085 GT Sold for USD$1,859,480 2015 RM Auctions - Paris |
Ferrari 250 GT Lussos That Failed To Sell At Auction
1963 Ferrari 250 GT Lusso's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1963 Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta Lusso | 5179 GT | 2024 Broad Arrow : Monterey | $1,700,000 | $2,000,000 | |
1963 Ferrari 250 GT/L Berlinetta Lusso by Fantuzzi | 4383 | 2024 RM Sothebys : Cliveden House | $1,100,000 | $1,500,000 | |
1963 Ferrari 250 GT/L Berlinetta Lusso by Scaglietti | 4417 | 2023 RM Sothebys : Villa Erba | $1,300,000 | $1,600,000 | |
1963 Ferrari 250 GTL Coupe | 5003 GT | 2019 Russo & Steele : Amelia Island | $2,100,000 | $2,300,000 | |
1963 Ferrari 250 GT Lusso Berlinetta | 4481 | 2015 Bonhams : The Scottsdale Auction | |||
1963 Ferrari 250 GT/L Berlinetta Lusso | 4481 | 2014 Rick Cole Auctions : Monterey | $2,201,100 | ||
1963 Ferrari 250GT Lusso | GTL4567 | 2012 Bonhams Exceptional Ferrari Motor Cars | $350,000 | $400,000 | |
1963 Ferrari 250 GT Lusso | 2007 Monterey Sports and Classic Car Auction | $400,000 | $400,000 | $500,000 | |
1963 Ferrari 250GT Lusso Berlinetta | 4363 | 2007 Bonhams Les Grandes Marques a Monaco | $400,000 | $500,000 | |
1963 Ferrari 250GT Lusso Berlinetta | 4591 | 2003 Bonhams Exceptional Ferrari Motor Cars | $315,000 | $330,000 |
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1930 BENTLEY SPEED SIX SPORTS SALOON Chassis#:LR2778 Sold for $1,462,500 2023 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | |
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1979 PORSCHE 935 Chassis#:930 990 0027 Sold for $1,462,500 2022 Gooding & Company : Amelia Island Auction | |
1960 Ferrari 250 GT Series II Cabriolet Chassis#:2075 GT Sold for $1,462,500 2020 Gooding & Company : Scottsdale Arizona | |
2019 MCLAREN SENNA Chassis#:SBM15ACAXKW800005 Sold for $1,457,500 2019 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Az. | |
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1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing Chassis#:198.040.5500098 Sold for $1,457,500 2017 Gooding & Co. : Scottsdale, AZ | |
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