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The 250 GTE was Ferrari's first four seat model and the idea was successful enough to evolve into a series of Ferrari 2+2s that used the same engineering as the sports cars. As these were made for grand touring, the GTE was marketed as a luxurious car.

To accommodate two additional seats, Ferrari had to move the engine and auxileries 12 inches forward and extend the bodywork the same amount compared to the previous 250. The wheelbase remained the same, but the additional mass added 170 lbs to the car.

As for performance, most journalists in the 60s had little complaints. The car handled in a neutral fashion and speeds of 130 mph could be attained with little trouble.

In 1963 the 250 GTE was replaced by the 330 America which remained much the same except a four-liter V12.

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1962 Ferrari 250 GTE 2+2 Coupe - sold for $121,000 The GTE presented here finished in Blu Chiaro (sky blue) with a Pella Rossa (Dark Red) interior is a spectacular rust free example with extremely nice paint and a stunning interior. The car rides on original Borranis recently restored by Dayton and new Michelin XWX tires. Over $20,000 was spent in the last two years on a cosmetic restoration, which was intended to match the GTE’s excellent mechanical condition. No corners were cut as evidenced... more
Gallery: 2009 RM Auctions Sports & Classics of Monterey

1963 Ferrari 250 GTE 4217GT - sold for $154,000 The 250 GTE pictured here was completed by the factory in January 1963 and was delivered new to its first owner in Vicenza, Italy two months later, finished in grey with a blue interior. Initially serviced and maintained by the factory in Modena, the car was exported to the United States in 1970 and went through several changes of ownership in California before the engine was rebuilt by Modena Motors in 1989. When the car was finally sold in 2... more
Gallery: 2010 RM Automobiles of Amelia Island Auction

1962 Ferrari 250 GTE 2+2 3723GT - sold for €190,345 This particular 250 GTE has been delivered new by the Franco Britannic in France to its first owner, M. Roussel, Head of the French famous Pharmaceutical Laboratories Roussel. It has been black with beige interior, a rare and so elegant colour combinaison. The car is bought by another Laboratory owner, M. Favre, keeping the same registration plate number. We find the car in the next years on Cote d'Azur. It has been bought recently by a Parisi... more
Gallery: 2011 Salon Rétromobile Aucion by Artcurial

1962 Ferrari 250 GTE 3003GT - sold for $121,000 his elegant white on black example was first sold to official dealer Garage Italauto SA in Lausanne, Switzerland. This is the same dealership that was owned by former Swiss race driver Baron Emmanuel "Toulo" De Graffenried. The car was sold new by Italauto SA to its first owner, a resident in La Chaux-de-Fonds. After a known succession of owners, the car was ultimately sold in December 2008 to its current owner with 22,500 miles. As present... more
Gallery: 2011 Amelia Island Auction by RM Auctions

1962 Ferrari 250 GTE série III coupé Pininfarina - sold for €166,790 Delivered new in Italy by Parauto, the Ferrari 250 GTE on offer was originally dark grey in colour, but has since been repainted in metallic blue. However, it retains its beautiful red interior, with its welcoming leather upholstery still beautifully preserved. It has been with its current owner - an Italian - since 1995, and the engine has been completely redone recently, with less than 3,000km since the overhaul, though there are no bills to... more
Gallery: 2012 Artcurial Motorcars à Rétromobile

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