£14.54m (Est: £12.1m - £13.76m)
1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider by Scaglietti
RM Sotheby's • Monaco • 25 Apr 2026
Market Position:
Highest 10% of Past Sales
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£14,539,815 (Est: £12,095,175 - £13,763,475)
1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider by Scaglietti
Monaco • 25 Apr 2026 • Lot 164
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider by Scaglietti is a rare, matching-numbers example, certified by Ferrari Classiche. Recently refurbished by marque experts, it boasts a comprehensive restoration and comes with a hardtop, tools, and extensive documentation, contributing significantly to its value.
Condition
8
The car benefits from extended restoration work by Italian marque experts, including a three-year refurbishment completed in 2022. The listing states that it is an exquisite example. There is no indication of any damage.
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2955 GT
1961
Auction
LHD
Monaco
£14.54m (Est: £12.1m - £13.76m)
1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider by Scaglietti
RM Sotheby's • Monaco • 25 Apr 2026
Market Position:
Highest 10% of Past Sales
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Description
The 26th of 56 short-wheelbase examples built; one of only 39 cars originally configured with covered headlamps Notably displayed as a show car at the 1961 IAA Frankfurt Motor Show Factory certified in 2019 with a Ferrari Classiche “Red Book” stipulating the presence of the matching-numbers engine, gearbox, rear axle, and coachwork Benefits from extended restoration work by Italian marque experts, including a three-year refurbishment by Dino Cognolato completed in 2022
Accompanied by rare hardtop in silver, tools, and owner’s manuals Documented with Ferrari Classiche “Red Book”, German Fahrzeugbrief and Fahrzeugschein, and history report by marque expert Marcel Massini An exquisite example of Maranello’s most celebrated classic open GT model
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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