1959 Ferrari 250 California LWB

VIN: 1203GT

$831,000

Sold

Seller details

  • Auction

    Christie's

  • Location

    Monterey, CA; US

  • Event date

    Aug 19, 2001

  • Lot

    15

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    1203GT

  • Body style

    Spider (closed headlight)

  • Interior Color

    Tan leather

  • Exterior Color

    Black

  • Generation

    1957-1963 Ferrari 250 California Spider

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

Chrome Borranis, cold air box. 1959 SCI road test car. Engine numero interno 0186D. Lovely covered headlight Cal Spyder, restored in 1987 to a high standard and still impeccable with only a little patina to give it character. Pat Ryan Collection. No Reserve.

Market commentary

This result is reasonable in todays market where mid $800K prices seem to be the prevailling level. This cars condition and history of caring owners no doubt contributed to bidders confidence. Subsequent information (2002) suggests this cars operating condition may not have been as good as its appearance indicated. Caveat emptor.

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