Spyder
Coachwork: Scaglietti
Designer: Pininfarina
Chassis #: 1425GT
Chassis number 1425 GT was sold to its first owner, Mrs. Livia Mustica of Naples, on July 30, 1959. It remained in her care for nearly a decade until July 1968 when it was sold to its second owner, Guido Palermo, also of Naples. In late 1968 or early 1969, the car was sold to Tom Meade. Soon after acquiring the car, Meade refinished the Ferrari in red lacquer and updated the original Scaglietti coachwork with covered headlights.Jack Castor became the car's next owner, having it shipped in August of 1969 from Genova to San Francisco aboard the SS Paolo d'Amico. During transportation, the windshield was broken. He traveled to Modena in 1972 and brought the windshield frame to Scaglietti for repair and purchased a spare, which was then shipped back to his home in California. The car was used by Mr. Castor until 1979 or 1980, when he retired it from the road. For the next 25 years, it sat idle while Mr. Castor amassed an eclectic collection comprised of bicycles, gasoline pumps, various antiques, and nearly 20 classic cars. 1425 GT, although in storage, remained Mr. Castor's prized possession.
In the mid-2000s, Jack had the serviced in preparation for returning to the road. Jack used the 250 GT until his recent passing. Each August he made the trip from his home in Half Moon Bay to Pebble Beach to enjoy the Monterey classic car events.
By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2015
1959 Ferrari 250 GT California
Ferrari
2015 Gooding & Company - Arizona
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $8,000,000-USD $10,000,000
Sale Price :
USD $7,700,000
1959 Ferrari 250 GT California Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Ferrari 250 GT California
(Data based on Model Year 1959 sales)
1959 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider Competizione Chassis#: 1235 GT Sold for USD$10,840,000 2021 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach Concours Auction | ![]() ![]() |
1959 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider Competizione by Scaglietti Chassis#: 1451 GT Sold for USD$17,990,000 2017 RM Sotheby's : Icons | ![]() ![]() |
1959 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider by Scaglietti Chassis#: 1503 GT Sold for USD$9,453,996 2017 RM Sothebys : Ferrari - Leggenda e Passione | |
1959 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider Competizione Chassis#: 1603 GT Sold for USD$18,150,000 2016 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | ![]() ![]() |
1959 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider by Scaglietti Chassis#: 1307GT Sold for USD$8,500,000 2015 RM Sotheby's : Monterey | ![]() ![]() |
1959 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider Chassis#: 1425 GT Sold for USD$7,700,000 2015 Gooding & Company - Arizona | ![]() ![]() |
1959 Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder avec hard-top dusine Sold for USD$5,890,875 2012 Artcurial Motorcars at Rétromobile | |
1959 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider Chassis#: 1505 GT Sold for USD$3,905,000 2012 Gooding and Company - The Scottsdale Auction | ![]() ![]() |
1959 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider Chassis#: 1215 GT Sold for USD$3,355,000 2011 Gooding and Company - Pebble Beach Auctions | ![]() ![]() |
1959 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spyder Chassis#: 1307 GT Sold for USD$3,594,578 2011 RM Auctions - Villa d'Este | ![]() ![]() |
1959 Ferrari 250 GT Chassis#: 1603 GT Sold for USD$7,260,000 2010 Gooding and Company - Pebble Beach Auctions | ![]() ![]() |
1959 Ferrari 250GT California (LWB) Chassis#: 1487 GT Sold for USD$2,858,689 2009 Ferrari – Leggenda e Passione | |
1959 Ferrari 250 GT California Chassis#: 1489GT Sold for USD$3,630,000 2008 Gooding & Company | ![]() ![]() |
1959 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spyder Chassis#: 1217 GT Sold for USD$1,320,000 2005 The Monterey Sports and Classic Car Auction | |
1959 Ferrari California Spyder Replica Sold for USD$54,060 2003 The Florida Collector Car Auction |
Ferrari 250 GT Californias That Failed To Sell At Auction
1959 Ferrari 250 GT California's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1959 Ferrari 250GT California Spider | 1411GT | 2012 Bonhams Exceptional Ferrari Motor Cars | $800,000 | $100,000 | |
1959 Ferrari 250GT LWB California Spyder Recreation | 2009 Bonhams Goodwood Revival, Chichester, Sussex | $260,000 | $300,000 | ||
1959 Ferrari 250 GT California | 2009 Automobiles of Amelia Island | $1,975,000 | $2,400,000 | $2,900,000 | |
1959 Ferrari 250 GT LWB Cal Spyder | 2003 Vintage Motor Cars at Amelia Island | $850,000 |
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