Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spyder

 

 
1451GT 1959/jun/15   *** 29th ***
Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spyder Competizione, alloy, LHD
Silver
Open headlights, Type 128F engine, oil cooler, ribbed gearbox, drum brakes, 
outside filler in center of rear deck
Chassis Tipo 508D
Engine Tipo 128F
Numero interno 0394F
Gearbox Tipo 508D/603
Camshafts 130
Camshaft lift 10mm
Compression ratio 9.6:1
Carbs 40DCL6
262.5hp at 7,300
Date Result Event Driver # Reference
1959 - Bob Grossman, Nyack, NY, USA via Chinetti Motors
1959/jun/20-21 5th OA
3rd
GT3.0
24h Le Mans Bob Grossman /
Fernand Tavano
#16 Pourret p296 C36 p30
FaLM p41, 133
Dans les pas de Fernand Tavano p82, 84, 85, 87
AMS 14/59 p28
1959/aug/09 1st OA
1st CP
SCCA National Montgomery,
AP, BP, CP
race 4
Bob Grossman #19 was 0939GT
1959/sep/06 9th OA
2nd DM
SCCA National Thompson,
CM, DM, EM, FM
preliminary
race 5
Bob Grossman #91
1959/sep/07 6th OA
2nd
DM
SCCA National Thompson,
CM, DM, EM, FM
main
race 4
Bob Grossman #91
1959/sep/12 2nd Class 11 Lime Rock,
Class 10, 11, 12
race 5
Bob Grossman #9
1959/sep/20 1st OA
1st CP
SCCA InterClub Bridgehampton,
Production +1.6
race 5
Bob Grossman #119
1959/sep/26 dnf
DM
SCCA Watkins Glen Grand Prix Bob Grossman #95
1959/dec/04 19th OA 12th C 5 Lap Governor's Trophy over 2-litres heat,
Nassau
Bob Grossman #18  
1959/dec/04 9th OA
3rd C
12 Lap Governor's Trophy over 2-litres heat,
Nassau
Bob Grossman #18  
1959/dec/05 7th OA
7th O2L
Ferrari race,
Nassau
Bob Grossman #18  
1959/dec/06 1st OA
1st D
Nassau Memorial race Bob Grossman #18 BSW p143
1959/dec/06 19th OA
4th
D
Nassau Trophy Bob Grossman #18 BSW p154
1960/apr/16 1st OA
1st BP
SCCA National Marlboro
BP, CP
Bob Grossman #90  
1960/may/01 1st OA
1st CP
SCCA National Virginia
BP, CP, DP, EP
Bob Grossman #19  
1960/may/15 dnf
BP
SCCA Cumberland National Sports Car Race Bob Grossman #19 BP "42.430" Spyder California p36
1960/may/29 
1st OA
1st GT Class I
SCCA Bridgehampton
GT
Preliminary
Bob Grossman #41
1960/may/30
1st OA
1st BP
SCCA National Bridgehampton,
BP, CP, DP
main
Bob Grossman #41 this was 1773GT with r#9
1960/may/29 
7th OA
3rd DM
SCCA National Bridgehampton
BM, CM, DM, EM, FM
Bob Grossman #41
196. - .........., MD, USA
19.. - ..........., FL, USA
197. - Gerry Sutterfield, West Palm Beach, FL, USA
1976 - Sydney Stoldt, Ridgewood, NJ, USA
1981 - Jon Masterson, Long Beach, CA, USA Spyder California p42-53, 143
"UJC 640" (CA)
C36 p21
1981 - restored rosso / beige
1983/aug - restoration completed
1984/aug/25-26 dns Monterey Historic Races, Laguna Seca Jon Masterson
1986/nov Class 2-3
1st
Palm Springs Concours d'Elegance Jon Masterson
1990/sep/18-23 Colorado Grand Jon Masterson
1994/aug/24 Class 7
3rd
International Ferrari Concours, Monterey Jon Masterson
1994/aug/26-28 Monterey Historic Races, Laguna Seca Jon Masterson #16 C84 p30
1994/aug/28 Class M2 Pebble Beach Concours, Jon Masterson
1995/jun/24 2nd IC Rosso Rodeo, Beverly Hills Jon Masterson
1997/apr/19 Rodeo Drive Concours Jon Masterson
2000/jan/21 10th Ferrari Historic Challenge, Moroso Park,
race 1
Jon Masterson    
2000/jan/22 Class 2
Platinum
IX. Cavallino Classic Jon & Margie Masterson   
2000/jan/22 Judges Cup IX. Cavallino Classic Jon & Margie Masterson   
2001/may/20 FCA Concours, South Coast Botanical Gardens Jon Masterson
2004/aug/14-15 Monterey Historic Races, Laguna Seca Jon Masterson #16 "MY 250GT" (CA, USA)
2007/aug/18 - RM's Monterey Sports & Classic Car auction
Sold $4,95mio incl. buyer's prem.
2007/aug/18 - Martin Gruss, Palm Beach, FL, USA (NY, NY, USA)
2008/jan/26 Risi Comp. Cup XVII. Cavallino Classic Martin Gruss C164 p40
2008/jan/26 Class 2
Paltinum
XVII. Cavallino Classic Martin Gruss
2008/aug/17 Class M3 Pebble Beach Concours Martin Gruss "1451GT" (FL, USA)
2009/jan/24 XVIII. Cavallino Classic Martin Gruss
2009   Copperstate 1000      
2009/jul/30 45th Annual FCA National Field & Driving Concours, Elkhart Lake Martin Gruss
2009/aug/22-23 Milwaukee Masterpiece - Style & Speed Showcase Martin Gruss
2011/jan/21 8th Ferraris on Track, Palm Beach International Raceway, race 1 Martin Gruss #75
2011/jan/21 8th Ferraris on Track, Palm Beach International Raceway, race 2 Martin Gruss #75
2011/jan/22 Class 2
Platinum
XX. Cavallino Classic Martin Gruss
2011 - restored by Wayne Obry's Motion Products  
2013/jan/25 Cavallino Classic Martin Gruss
2014/jul/04-12 Ferrari Le 250 Tornano a Casa Tour Martin Gruss
2014/oct/12   Ferrari in the USA 60th Anniversary, Rodeo Drive Martin Gruss    
2015/aug/16 Class M2 – Ferrari Competition Pebble Beach Concours d´Elegance
Audrey & Martin Gruss M2-08
2017/sep/09 Chantilly Arts & Elegance
2017/dec/6 - RM Sotheby's New York Icons
Lot 141 - Est. $14,000,000 - $17,000,000
Sold $17,990,000 36,664 km
2017/dec/6 - Leslie Wexner, New Albany, OH, USA 
2019/dec - still with Leslie Wexner  
20.. - Ferrari Classiche certified  
2024/aug/17 Casa Ferrari
2025/mar/07-08 - Broad Arrow Amelia Island Auction
Lot ... - Est. $10,000,000 - $14,000,000
 
 
   

 

 

 

 

 

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