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Nineteen examples of the Ferrari 250 Europe were constructed, based on chassis numbers 0297 - 0351. They were succeeded by the 250 Europa GT, which debuted at Paris in 1954. They were based on the shorter 2600-millimeter wheelbase but given a wider track, and powered by the Colombo-designed 3.0-liter V-12 engine, internally designated Tipo 112. Over the production lifespan, just 43 examples were produced.
This example, chassis number 0387 EU, was delivered new to Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands in 1955. The chassis and engine were renumbered by the Ferrari factory to '0139 E' for the Prince, which was the chassis number of the 212 Inter he had already owned. The old number, 0387 GT, still appears on the car's chassis and on the engine.
The Prince's Ferrari was given many competition-oriented items throughout. It has a Tipo 513/508 chassis and was based upon an early GT chassis. The only other 250 Europa GT with this specific chassis design was numbered 0389 GT. This is also the first 250 GT Europa fitted with a modern coil-sprung front suspension. It wears lightweight aluminum coachwork by Pinin Farina.
The car was eventually sold to the United Kingdom where it passed through three owners there until the early 1980s. It was acquired by Tiebo P. Vos of Pully, Switzerland, and then sold in 1994 to Holland, next passing to a French marque expert.
The car was repainted in 2001. The engine was rebuilt and further mechanical work was performed. During the work, it was discovered that the car had competition upgrades including 9.5:1 compression, Mondial-diameter pistons, special competition connecting rods, and a lightweight crankshaft. It was also found to have a competition-type steering box, fully-synchronized Tipo 342 gearbox, ventilated Magnesium drum brakes, and a limited-slip rear axle.
The car has recently been acquired by its current caretaker and imported to the United States. The car has approximately 56,000 kilometers (34,800 miles) from new. It is finished in factory-original black with beige leather upholstery.By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2015
This example, chassis number 0387 EU, was delivered new to Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands in 1955. The chassis and engine were renumbered by the Ferrari factory to '0139 E' for the Prince, which was the chassis number of the 212 Inter he had already owned. The old number, 0387 GT, still appears on the car's chassis and on the engine.
The Prince's Ferrari was given many competition-oriented items throughout. It has a Tipo 513/508 chassis and was based upon an early GT chassis. The only other 250 Europa GT with this specific chassis design was numbered 0389 GT. This is also the first 250 GT Europa fitted with a modern coil-sprung front suspension. It wears lightweight aluminum coachwork by Pinin Farina.
The car was eventually sold to the United Kingdom where it passed through three owners there until the early 1980s. It was acquired by Tiebo P. Vos of Pully, Switzerland, and then sold in 1994 to Holland, next passing to a French marque expert.
The car was repainted in 2001. The engine was rebuilt and further mechanical work was performed. During the work, it was discovered that the car had competition upgrades including 9.5:1 compression, Mondial-diameter pistons, special competition connecting rods, and a lightweight crankshaft. It was also found to have a competition-type steering box, fully-synchronized Tipo 342 gearbox, ventilated Magnesium drum brakes, and a limited-slip rear axle.
The car has recently been acquired by its current caretaker and imported to the United States. The car has approximately 56,000 kilometers (34,800 miles) from new. It is finished in factory-original black with beige leather upholstery.By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2015
2015 Rick Cole Monterey
Sale Price :
USD $3,000,000
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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