Ferrari California Spyder 1961

1961 ferrari cal spyder recreation all org ferrari parts numbers matching. The new ferrari california which will be officially unveiled at the paris show is a 4300 cc 8 cylinder modelcompleted on march 3 1961 2377gt the record setting spyder was shipped to the us in the 1960s after being purchased by james coburn who shared a passion for italian sports cars with close friend and fellow ferrari enthusiast steve mcqueen. When the first owner was ready to move on swaters arranged the cars sale to james coburn in 1964.

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Rm Sotheby S 1962 Ferrari 250 Gt Swb California Spyder Monterey 2012

1961 Ferrari 250 Gt Swb California Spyder Sets World Auction Record

Rm Sotheby S 1962 Ferrari 250 Gt Swb California Spyder Monterey 2012

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.

Ferrari california spyder 1961. 1961 250 gt swb spyder california chassis number gt 2377gt was sold new through jacques swaters garage francorchamps ferraris importer in brussels. This beautiful replica is believed to be one of only 6 in existence. A custom built fiberglass bodied replica of a 19611963 250 gt california spyder was featured in the film ferris buellers day off. 1961 ferrari 250 gt swb california spider 2505 gt barn finds arise from time to time bearing undiscovered treasures hidden away in some shed for decades before being unearthed and brought to the auction block.

The car you are looking at is a 1961 250gt california spider replica identical to the one used in the hit movie ferris buellers day off. 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 7040000. 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. Converted to merican dollars thats about 10976000.

But few have ever compared to the baillon collection. The ferrari 250 platform has produced some of the most collectible vehicles in the world. Three 1985 modena spyders two running and one shell for destruction were built for the film by modena design development on custom frames. 1961 ferrari california spyder sells for record 10894900 click above for high res gallery of this record breaking ferrari this past weekend a new record was set for the highest amount paid for a car at a vintage auction by a 1961 ferrari california spyder selling for 10894900 after auction fees.

Its pretty difficult to have a conversation about ferrari replicas without bringing up the 1961 250 gt california spyder. It is constructed of steel with covered headlights and a competition engine. The 1961 ferrari 250 gt swb california spyder with chassis number 3099gt is a left hand drive vehicle.