1961 Ferrari Gt California

The californias great looks spirited v12 performance and ultra low production numbers made it a hit with ferrari enthusiasts but it was ferris buellers adventures on the big screen that literally launched it into national superstardom.
1961 ferrari gt california. The ferrari 250 platform has produced some of the most collectible vehicles in the world. George prev next. 1961 ferrari 250 gt california t he 250 gt swb was designed by pininfarina and built by scaglietti. The swb california spyder was a variant on the popular ferrari 250 designed for the american market.
Originally designed by modena and featured in the hit movie oferris bu. 10 most expensive classic cars. Its pretty difficult to have a conversation about ferrari replicas without bringing up the 1961 250 gt california spyder. It was designed for the race track and the road.
This two seater had an aggressive stance and a wheel base 8 inches shorter than the lwb edition. Well the official record for the highest price anyone ever paid for any car anywhere was just recently set when a 1961 ferrari 250 gt short wheelbase california got hammered down at auction for. 1961 ferrari 250 gt swb california spyder. It seems appropriate that just after ferrari released details of its new california model that a 1961 ferrari 250 gt swb california spyder should set a world record auction price.
Only 55 250 gt california spyders were produced between 1959 and 1961 making this particular version one of the most sought after variations of the 250 platform. Epilogueon may 18 2008 1961 250 gt swb spyder california chassis gt 2377gt was sold by rm auctions in association with sothebys for 64 million euros or 10894400 at then current exchange. Classic 1961 ferrari 250gt california for sale 2266212 100000. It featured a 30 liter sohc v 12 with 280 horsepower and.