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£12.23m

1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider

Artcurial • France • 6 Feb 2015

Market Position:

Mid-Market

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£12,233,917

1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider

France • 6 Feb 2015

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider, chassis number 2935GT, is a rare and desirable car, being one of only 37 SWB examples with covered headlights. It has matching numbers, a unique history, and was previously owned by Alain Delon. The car is in original, unrestored condition, stored since 1971.

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Condition 

6

The car is described as completely original and never restored, stored for 45 years untouched. The interior is original, with black imitation leather upholstery. The body and chassis are sound and protected from moisture. However, the boot is dented and covered with dust and papers.

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22,990 miles

88 LR 75

1961

Auction

2935GT

LHD

France

£12.23m

1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider

Artcurial • France • 6 Feb 2015

Market Position:

Mid-Market

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Description

Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider - 1961 Carte grise française Châssis n° 2935GT Moteur n° 2935 Numéro interne n° 610 E Boîte de vitesses n° 8.61 Pont n° 383F - Certainement le plus beau cabriolet de la deuxième moitié du XXème siècle - Une des 37 California Spider SWB phares carénés construite - Entièrement originale, jamais restaurée - Histoire unique et fabuleuse - Ayant appartenu à l'une des plus grandes stars du cinéma, Alain Delon -

Matching numbers - La California du Salon de Paris 1961 - Même propriétaire depuis 1971 Avec la 250, le destin de Ferrari va changer.

De constructeur marginal, il va prendre une dimension industrielle et acquérir l'aura mondiale qu'on lui connaît aujourd'hui.

Autour du fameux V12 3 litres, dont les qualités de puissance et de souplesse ne sont plus à démontrer, naissent deux familles d'automobiles : des Ferrari exclusivement destinées à la piste, et d'autres plutôt réservées à un usage routier et offrant donc un confort et un équipement dont éta...

Price Analysis vs Other 250 GT SWB California Spiders

£5,715,350

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£13,364,213

Median Price (Since 2020)

£14,644,874

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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Mid-Market

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MOT Information

Exempt / No Records

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Latest MOT mileage:

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7 Rond-Point des Champs-Élysées Marcel-Dassault, 75008 Paris, France

Operating from Paris, France, Artcurial is a physical auction house handling classic, collector, and historic competition cars. They conduct live auctions at major European events, providing consignment and valuation services.

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