When Ferrari introduced the 250 GT Coupe at the 1958 Paris Motor Show, the marque signaled their first and most decisive step toward true series production.

On this new series coupe, beautifully proportioned Pinin Farina coachwork replaced the Boano- and Ellena-built cars of years previous.

Most importantly, the 250 GT delivered exactly what the market desired and cemented Ferrari’s managerial fortitude to continue volume production.

With 353 produced between 1958 and 1960, the 250 GT was—though still exclusive by any measure—the marque’s best-selling product.

For many enthusiasts, the driver’s choice of Ferrari’s 250 GT range is the later, second-series variant built from 1960 and onwards.

These boast major improvements over earlier cars, including revised shock absorbers, better sound insulation, overdrive transmission, four-wheel disc brakes, and the new “outside-plug” Tipo 128F engine, rated at 236 horsepower.

Among the fastest grand touring cars of their era, these 250 GT Se...