At the Paris Salon in October 1958, Ferrari unveiled the latest iteration of its 250 GT Coupe.

Riding the company’s competition-proven 2,600-millimeter-wheelbase chassis, the new model featured fresh coachwork by Pinin Farina, marking the most significant collaboration yet between the two firms.

Eschewing the bulbous 1950s motifs that characterized the prior Boano and Ellena-bodied coupes, Pinin Farina’s new design featured a long hood, a notchback cabin, and a short rear end, exuding tastefully restrained elegance.

While earlier cars were equipped with the inside-plug 128D engine and drum brakes, later examples were more highly developed, offering the convenience and reliability of the outside-plug 128F engine, Dunlop disc brakes, tubular shock absorbers, and overdrive.

A total of 353 examples were ultimately built by the conclusion of production in late 1960, and these cars have evolved into one of the most collectible variants of the 250 GT, combining strong performance and dist...