1964 Ferrari 250 GT Lusso Berlinetta

The 250 GT Lusso, also known as the GTL, was introduced at the 1962 Paris show. The car had flowing lines and a fastback shape typical of the GT cars of the mid-1960s. Power was from the 250 GTO's Tipo 168 engine offering 247 horsepower thanks, in part, to the three Weber 36DCS carburetors. The construction was handled by Scaglietti, while Pinin Farina had been tasked with creating the design. Production of the Lusso lasted through 1964, and only minor modifications were made during that time.

Ferrari 250 GT Lusso with chassis number 5247GT is a left-hand drive finished in dark red and a tan interior. It was sold to Michael A. Yedor of California sometime prior to 1995. The history prior to 1995 is still being compiled.

Yedor entered the car into the 1995 Rosso Rodeo in Beverly Hills. In August of that year, it was entered into the 3rd FCA Vintage Ferrari Concours at Carmel Valley where it was awarded a second in class. At the Newport Beach Concours in 1996 the car was awarded a first in class. It was invited to the prestigious Pebble Beach Concours in 1996.

In 1997 it was a part of the Cavallino Classic where it was awarded Best of Show and Coppa Bella Macchini. At the Rodeo Drive Concours, it was awarded Class Awards. Also, in 1997, it attended the Ferrari Club of America Field & Driving Concours in Washington DC.

In 1999 the car passed ownership to Jeffrey Fisher of Palm Beach. 5247GT was invited back tot he Cavallino Classic XV in 2006.

By Daniel Vaughan | Aug 2009