Equipment
RHD. 2563/150hp, 4-speed, Borrani wire wheels, Dunlop Road Speed tires, woodrim steering wheel, Jaeger gauges, Clayton heater.
Condition
One of four 2+2 Berlinas bodied by Ghia. Sister car was owned by King Farouk of Egypt. Delivered new to Switzerland. Since restored. Good paint and chrome other than several blisters on the drip rails. Lovely interior. Older restoration on an interesting if not exactly beautiful early Ferrari, with rare Ghia bodywork. Usable with back seats.
Market commentary
Ferrari really did build a family car with back seats roomy enough for short children. It didn’t exactly excite the world, however, and there were only four cars built in this style. It didn’t light any avaricious fires here at Mecum Monterey, either, but was something of a missed opportunity as it is very early and has excellent eligibility for many events including potentially taking a codriver and two grandchildren on the Mille Miglia.