Santa Monica, 5th February, 2020 |
Gooding & Company, the auction house acclaimed for selling
some of the world’s most significant and valuable Ferraris ever
offered, has announced an outstanding 250 GT California Spider
to headline its one-day event in Amelia Island, Florida, on March
6, 2020. |
1958 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider ... Estimate: $9,000,000 – $11,000,000 |
The legendary California Spider is one of Ferrari’s most beautiful, collectible, and recognizable open sports
cars. This exciting dual-purpose model was designed primarily for American clients who favored the
competition pedigree of the 250 GT Tour de France Berlinetta but also desired an open-air factor, perfect for
scenic drives along the California coast. Between 1957 and 1963, Ferrari built just 106 California Spiders –
50 of the original long-wheelbase (LWB) version and 56 of the final short-wheelbase (SWB) variant. Today,
the model remains one of the most famous and desirable Ferraris ever produced – a mechanical object of
exceptional beauty and sophistication that has long captured the interest of connoisseurs. |
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This California Spider was sold new to a resident in Geneva, and was later owned by pioneering Ferrari
collectors in Switzerland and Japan. Chassis 0937 GT eventually made its way to its namesake state
where, in 2005, its owner entrusted the esteemed Ferrari restorer Tillack & Co. to perform a painstaking
restoration to bring the car up to concours standards. This California Spider made its debut in 2007 at the
Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance® where it was awarded a class award in the always competitive Ferrari
GT class. Its next showing was at the 2008 Palm Beach Cavallino Classic where it won the coveted
Platinum Award as well as the Judges Cup. Later in 2008, this California Spider was certified by the Ferrari
Classiche Department and was used to promote the program as a display during the Monterey car week.
The current owner has enjoyed the Ferrari on several exclusive tours, including the California Mille and the
Colorado Grand. |
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