1960 Ferrari 250 California SWB

VIN: 1795GT

$17,055,000

Sold

1960 Ferrari 250 California  SWB

Seller details

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    1795GT

  • Body style

    Spider (closed headlight)

  • Engine Type

    V12

  • Horsepower

    240

  • Induction

    3x2

  • Interior Color

    Black leather

  • Exterior Color

    Grigio

  • Generation

    1957-1963 Ferrari 250 California Spider

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

2953/240hp competition-spec engine, 4-speed, Ansa exhaust, factory hardtop, Borrani wire wheels, woodrim steering wheel, tools.

Condition

#2 Excellent

Could win a regional car show. Drives like new.

About Hagerty’s condition ratingsClose

Desirable short wheelbase (SWB) California Spider with competition-spec engine and hardtop, and it was the very first SWB California Spider built. Shown at the 1960 Geneva Motor Show. Never offered publicly for sale before. No major paint or chrome issues, but there is some road dirt underneath as well as light but visible wear to the seats. An important, gorgeous car.

Market commentary

And the most expensive car of the week. Another SWB Cal Spider failed to sell at a $13.5M high bid and a few of the week's other big cars failed to meet reserve. $17M is clearly more money than most can fathom spending on a car, but it's worth pointing out that this is only seventh-most expensive Cal Spider ever sold at auction and only the 20th most expensive Ferrari.