1959 Ferrari 250 GT SWB

VIN: 1739GT

$7,040,000

Sold

Seller details

  • Auction

    RM Auctions

  • Location

    New York, NY; US

  • Event date

    Nov 21, 2013

  • Lot

    136

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    1739GT

  • Body style

    Coupe

  • Odometer

    44533 K

  • Engine Type

    V12

  • Horsepower

    280

  • Induction

    3x2 bbl

  • Interior Color

    Red

  • Exterior Color

    Silver-Gray

  • Generation

    1959-1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

Polished center lock alloy Borrani wheels, fitted luggage, brushed stainless roof and sills, leather interior.

Condition

#1 Concours

World-class. Could compete in the world’s best Concours d'Elegance events.

About Hagerty’s condition ratingsClose

Commissioned by Dr. Enrico Wax, Johnnie Walker scotch importer and designed by a very young Giugiaro with many unusual features including the ergonomically-shaped shift handle, competition engine, prepared suspension and red cam covers, the only known Ferrari GT with that feature. 1960 Turin Motor Show display car. Pebble Beach "most elegant" winner in 1983. A concours restoration that is no longer fresh but still is exceptional.

Market commentary

It is an important car not only because of its unique coachwork but also on account of its SWB Competition underpinnings and engine. And it needs its immense Ferrari hood badge because without it onlookers will easily mistake it at a distance for a Maserati 3500 or Lamborghini 350GT.

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