1963 Ferrari 250 California SWB

Spider (closed headlight)12-cyl. 2953cc/280hp 3 Weber Carbs

North America

$17,875,000

Sold January 13, 2024

Hagerty expert commentary

Our staff has reviewed this vehicle. Here are our notes.

Equipment

2,953/240hp, 4-speed, chrome spoke Borrani wire wheels, Pirelli tires, covered Marchal headlights, Marchal fog lights, Ferrari Classiche certified.

Condition

Represented as the original engine. Excellent paint, bright chrome, nearly pristine upholstery. Gorgeous chassis and underbody restored like new.

Market

The 275 GTS/4 NART Spider that crossed the Kissimmee block a few lots before this SWB Cal Spider was spectacular and consummately rare, but the SWB Cal Spider is far better looking, more balanced. It has a few fewer Italian ponies under the hood, but not enough to make any difference on the Colorado Grand or Tour de France retro. The top sale in this year’s Mecum Kissimmee auction, this is a deserved price for a beautiful, rare, open Ferrari.

Hagerty Condition Rating#2 ExcellentCould win a regional car show. Drives like new.

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