£12.31m (Est: £11.95m - £13.45m)
1960 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider
Gooding Christie's • US • 6 Mar 2026
Market Position:
Upper Mid-Market
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£12,312,730 (Est: £11,953,760 - £13,447,980)
1960 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider
US • 6 Mar 2026 • Lot 145
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This Ferrari is an exceptional, covered-headlight example with a rare factory hardtop, originally delivered to a German distributor. Having been meticulously restored to Pebble Beach standards and retaining all original components, this show-quality classic comes complete with tool kit, books, and records.
Condition
9
The car has undergone an exquisite restoration to Pebble Beach standards and is presented in show-quality condition. The listing highlights that it is Ferrari Classiche Red Book Certified and retains its original chassis, body, engine, gearbox, and rear axle. While it's not brand new, these factors indicate it is in near-perfect condition with only minor signs of use if any.
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Manual
TI 11078
1960
Auction
1963 GT
LHD
United States
£12.31m (Est: £11.95m - £13.45m)
1960 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider
Gooding Christie's • US • 6 Mar 2026
Market Position:
Upper Mid-Market
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Description
Car HighlightsExceptional Covered-Headlight Example with Rare Factory Hardtop
Delivered New to German Ferrari Distributor Auto Becker of Düsseldorf
A Fixture in Just Two West Coast Collections Since 1976Exquisite Restoration to Pebble Beach Standards by Dennison International
Ferrari Classiche Red Book Certified; Retains Original
Chassis, Body,
Engine, Gearbox, and Rear AxlePresented in Show-Quality Condition, with Tool Kit, Books, and RecordsTechnical Specs2,953 CC SOHC Tipo 168 V-12 EngineThree Weber 40 DCL6 Carburetors240 BHP at 7,000 RPM4-Speed Manual Gearbox4-Wheel Servo-Assisted Dunlop Disc BrakesFront Independent Suspension with Coil Springs and Tubular Shock AbsorbersRear Live Axle with Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs and Tubular Shock Absorbers
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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1517 20th Street, Santa Monica, California, 90404, United States
Operating from Santa Monica, California, Gooding Christie's is a physical auction house dealing in classic and collector motor cars. They hold live auctions and provide vehicle consignment and valuation services.
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