{"id":274901,"date":"2016-04-23T16:57:39","date_gmt":"2016-04-23T16:57:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.supercars.net\/blog\/?p=274901"},"modified":"2024-11-19T14:57:05","modified_gmt":"2024-11-19T14:57:05","slug":"1958%e2%86%921960-ferrari-250-california-lwb-spyder-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/1958%e2%86%921960-ferrari-250-california-lwb-spyder-2\/","title":{"rendered":"1958 – 1960 Ferrari 250 California LWB Spyder"},"content":{"rendered":"

1958\u21921960 Ferrari 250 California LWB Spyder<\/h1>\n
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When Ferrari replaced their 250 Cabriolet Series I with a more luxurious Series II version, Luigi Chinetti convinced Ferrari to continue on with a more sporting version called the California Spyder.<\/span><\/p>\n

Despite the new name, almost everything from the Series I Cabriolet was used, with only minor details such as larger rear taillights and an optionally-available hard top.<\/p>\n

Under the Pinin Farina body, little changed. The car retained the long-wheel-base 250 GT chassis with the Tipo 128D engine.<\/p>\n

Our feature example is one of the world’s best LWB California Spyders and is distinguished by its Superamerica-style front fender vents, hood scoop, cold air intake and factory hardtop. In In 1999, owner Jonas Liden of Sweden commissioned a full restoration at Carrozzeria Autosport, Bacchelli & Villa in Bastiglia, Italy . After it gain accolades at the top events such as the 58th Annual Pebble Beach Concours d\u2019Elegance it was again redone with proper fender intakes and an additional $115,000 USD was spent \u201cto bring the car to the Platinum Award-level standards\u201d<\/i> according to RM. In this guise it was sold by RM Auctions for \u20ac2.520.000 at their 2011 Villa d’Este sale.<\/p>\n

Story by Richard Owen<\/p>\n

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In Detail<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
submitted by<\/td>\nRichard Owen<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
type<\/td>\nLimited Production Car<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
production years<\/td>\n1958 – 1960<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
built at<\/td>\nMondena, Italy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
coachbuilder<\/td>\nScaglietti & C.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
production<\/td>\n50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
predeccesor<\/td>\n1957 Ferrari 250 GT Cabriolet Series I<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
succeccesor<\/td>\n1960 Ferrari 250 California SWB Spyder<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
engine<\/td>\nType 128D 60\u00ba V 12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
position<\/td>\nFront Longitudinal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
aspiration<\/td>\nNatural<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
block material<\/td>\nAluminum Alloy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
valvetrain<\/td>\nSOHC, 2 Valves per Cyl<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
fuel feed<\/td>\n3 36DCL3 Weber Carburetors<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
displacement<\/td>\n2953 cc \/ 180.2 in\u00b3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
bore<\/td>\n73 mm \/ 2.87 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
stroke<\/td>\n58.8 mm \/ 2.31 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
compression<\/td>\n8.9:1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
power<\/td>\n170.0 kw \/ 228 bhp @ 7000 rpm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
specific output<\/td>\n77.21 bhp per litre<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
bhp\/weight<\/td>\n165.34 bhp per tonne<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
body \/ frame<\/td>\nSteel Body over Tubular Steel Chassis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
driven wheels<\/td>\nRWD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
wheel type<\/td>\nBorrani Wire<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
front tires<\/td>\n6.0×16<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
rear tires<\/td>\n6.0×16<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
front brakes<\/td>\nDunlop Discs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
rear brakes<\/td>\nDunlop Discs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
steering<\/td>\nWorm & Sector<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
f suspension<\/td>\nUnequal Wishbones w\/Coil Springs, Anti-Roll Bar<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
r suspension<\/td>\nRigid Axle w\/Semi Elliptic Leaf Springs, Radius Arms<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
curb weight<\/td>\n1379 kg \/ 3040 lbs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
wheelbase<\/td>\n2400 mm \/ 94.5 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
front track<\/td>\n1378 mm \/ 54.3 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
rear track<\/td>\n1374 mm \/ 54.1 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
length<\/td>\n4200 mm \/ 165.4 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
width<\/td>\n1720 mm \/ 67.7 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
height<\/td>\n1370 mm \/ 53.9 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
transmission<\/td>\nTipo 508C\/603 4-Speed Manual<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
gear ratios<\/td>\n2.54:1, 1.70:1, 1.26:1, 1.00:1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
final drive<\/td>\n4.86:1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
top speed<\/td>\n~233.4 kph \/ 145 mph<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
0 – 60 mph<\/td>\n~6.5 seconds<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Auction Sales History<\/h4>\n

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1959 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider 1307GT<\/a> – sold for $8,500,000<\/b> The 23rd of 50 LWB California Spiders built. Formerly owned by Prince Alvise Hercolani, Wolfgang Seidel, and Ed Niles Highly desirable and rare factory-installed features, including Superamerica-style front fender vents, an inset air intake on the hood, and velocity stacks. Possibly the most uniquely designed California Spider built. Matching numbers throughout; Ferrari Classiche certified.
\nAuction Source: <\/b>RM Sotheby’s Monterey 2015<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\"1098787-1024\"<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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1959 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider 1425GT<\/a> – sold for $7,700,000<\/b> One of Only 50 LWB California Spiders Built. Late-Production Example with Cold-Air Box and Velocity Stacks. Magnificent Unrestored Condition with Preserved Original Interior. Presented with Extensive Records, Tool Roll, and Sales Literature. Offered for Sale for the First Time Since 1969.
\nAuction Source: <\/b>The Scottsdale Auctions 2015 by Gooding & Company<\/a>
\n\"1080883-1024\"<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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1958 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider 1055GT <\/a> – sold for $8,800,000<\/b> The 11th of 50 LWB California Spiders built. Matching-numbers example, with covered headlamps. Former owners include Gerald Roush and Anthony Wang. Documented by Ferrari historian Marcel Massini.
\nAuction Source: <\/b>2014 Arizona by RM Auctions<\/a>
\n\"1057640-1024\"<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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1958 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider 1073GT<\/a> –<\/b><\/p>\n

An Elegant Early-Production LWB California Spider. Sophisticated Bleu Sera Metallizzato Livery. One of Only 23 Covered-Headlight Examples. Nut-and-Bolt Dennison International Restoration. Displayed at the 2012 Pebble Beach Concours d\u2019Elegance. 2012 FCA Nationals Platinum Award Winner. A Prime Candidate for the Most Important Automotive Events. Documented by Ferrari Historian Marcel Massini. Offered with Extensive File of Records Dating Back to the 1970s. Matching-Numbers, Ferrari Classiche Certified Example.
\nAuction Source: <\/b>The 2013 Scottsdale Auctions by Gooding & Company<\/a><\/div>\n

\"1045866\"<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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1957 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider Prototipo 0769GT<\/a> –<\/b><\/p>\n

An Important, One-of-a-Kind Ferrari. The Original Pre-Production California Spider Prototype. Groundbreaking Sports Car Design with Singular Features. Illustrated in Ferrari Factory Photographs and Sales Literature. Winner of the 1961 De Diego Trophy in Puerto Rico. Featured in Numerous Books and Magazines. Matching-Numbers, Ferrari Classiche Certified Example. Displayed at the 2008 Pebble Beach Concours d\u2019Elegance. Documented by Ferrari Historian Marcel Massini.
\nAuction Source: <\/b>2012 Pebble Beach Auctions by Gooding & Company<\/a><\/div>\n

\"1025267\"<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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1959 Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder 1283GT<\/a> – sold for \u20ac4,507,104<\/b> Unique and extraordinary provenance. Mythical model, matching numbers, covered headlights. Extremely rare, one of 47 examples, the 22nt built. The Roger Vadim’s California. factory hard-top. former Jean-Claude Bajol collection.
\nAuction Source: <\/b>2012 Artcurial Motorcars \u00e0 R\u00e9tromobile<\/a>
\n\"1024197\"<\/div>\n
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1959 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider 1505GT<\/a> – sold for $3,905,000<\/b> Desirable, Late-Production LWB California Spider. Factory Equipped with Cold-Air Box, Velocity Stacks and Disc Brakes. Distinguished Chain of Knowledgeable Owners. Verified Matching-Numbers Engine. Eligible for the Leading Tours, Rallies and Concours. Documented by Marque Historian Marcel Massini. Certified by Ferrari Classiche.
\nAuction Source: <\/b>2012 Scottsdale Auction by Gooding & Company<\/a><\/p>\n

\"1003900\"<\/p>\n

1959 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider 1215GT<\/a> – sold for $3,355,000<\/b> The 18th of 50 LWB California Spiders. Factory Delivered with Cold-Air Box and Velocity Stacks. Known Ownership History from New. Verified Matching-Numbers Example. Restored by the Finest Restoration Firms. Recently Sorted and Serviced by Bob Smith. Documented by Ferrari Historian Marcel Massini.
\nAuction Source: <\/b>2011 Pebble Beach Auctions by Gooding & Company<\/a><\/div>\n

\"995615\"<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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1959 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spyder 1307GT<\/a> – sold for \u20ac2,520,000<\/b> Ex-Prince Alvise Hercolani and Wolfgang Seidel. Special features including hardtop and Superamerica side vents. Matching numbers and Ferrari Classiche certified. Extensive recent detailing work and motor and suspension rebuild. Shown at Pebble Beach Concours d\u2019Elegance. Known provenance, documented by Ferrari historian Marcel Massini .
\nAuction Source: <\/b>RM 2011 Villa d\u2019Este Auction<\/a>
\n\"927059\"<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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1959 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spyder 1253GT<\/a> – <\/b><\/p>\n

The left-hand drive LWB California Spyder on offer, chassis 1253 GT, is the 21st car built and was delivered new with a high compression engine and velocity stacks \u2013 a very sporting specification. Completed by the factory in March 1959 and sold to its first owner Guido Monzino of Milan, it was also delivered new with the desirable covered headlights, and it was the only LWB California Spyder to be equipped from new with the attractive side vents of the SWB California Spyder.<\/div>\n

Auction Source: <\/b>2010 RM Auctions Sporting Classics of Monaco<\/a>
\n\"883573\"<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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1958 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider 0937GT<\/a> – sold for $2,750,000<\/b> This car with serial number 0937GT is the seventh of the fifty Long wheel Base California Spyders built by Ferrari. It was sold to its first owner, the film actress Brigitte Bardot, in Paris, and it was much admired as it was driven in and around the French Riviera.
\nAuction Source: <\/b>2009 Gooding & Company Pebble Beach Auction<\/a><\/p>\n

\"865721\"<\/p>\n

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1959 Ferrari 250GT California (LWB) 1487GT<\/a> – <\/b><\/p>\n

The California Spyder (LWB) presented here, chassis no. 1487 GT, an original covered-headlight example, was ordered new on 11 June 1959 by Paul H. Norair, an active Washington, DC-area SCCA member, for Henry E. Mergner, a Chevrolet dealer also based in<\/div>\n

Auction Source: <\/b>2009 Leggenda e Passione<\/a><\/p>\n

\"768318\"<\/p>\n

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1958 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spyder 0923GT<\/a> –<\/b><\/p>\n

0923 GT has very recently undergone a full mechanical overhaul at Ferrari specialists GTO Engineering. All mechanical components were checked and overhauled and the engine has undergone a full rebuild, making the car ready to be enjoyed at events. Chassis 0923 GT can be described as being in close to perfect condition, both aesthetically and mechanically.
\nAuction Source: <\/b>2008 Leggenda e Passione<\/a><\/div>\n

\"652794\"<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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1959 Ferrari 250 GT California 1431GT<\/a> – sold for $4,455,000<\/b> Another restoration began in 1997 and when completed, was painted in black paint with a matching leather interior. After the restoration it was shown at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance where it won a first in class in the Ferrari category. Other awards include a first in class at the Ferrari National Meet in Toronto.
\nAuction Source: <\/b>2007 Monterey Preview<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n