1959 Ferrari 250 California LWB

VIN: 1425GT

$7,700,000

Sold

1959 Ferrari 250 California LWB

Seller details

  • Auction

    Gooding & Company

  • Location

    Scottsdale, AZ; US

  • Event date

    Jan 16 - Jan 17, 2015

  • Lot

    46

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    1425GT

  • Body style

    Spider (closed headlight)

  • Odometer

    53575 K

  • Engine Type

    V12

  • Horsepower

    240

  • Induction

    3x2 bbl

  • Interior Color

    Black

  • Exterior Color

    Red

  • Generation

    1957-1963 Ferrari 250 California Spider

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

Chrome spoke Borrani wire wheels, Pirelli radial blackwall tires, Marchal grille-mounted fog lights, covered headlights, carburetor cold air box, tool roll, original spare wheel and tire, history file.

Condition

#4 Fair

Has visible flaws to the naked eye. Runs fine, but could use mechanical or cosmetic attention.

About Hagerty’s condition ratingsClose

Mostly original, with indifferent repaint over old paint, tired chrome, edge chips, old undercoat, cracked original upholstery, good gauges. Owned by Jack Castor since acquiring it from Tom Meade in 1969, never restored since its trip through Meade's shop and it looks like it. This is 'original' carried about as far as it can reasonably be.

Market commentary

A rare example of how good a good car can be after nearly a half century in a single owner's caring hands. It is arguable that this Cal Spider needs nothing more than continuing care and attention. It will never win a preservation award and the Meade touches like the covered headlights inhibit its recognition by Ferrari Classiche, but this is still a great Ferrari bought at a realistic price.

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