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Bonhams Auction ResultsCarmel, California August 14, 2014 |
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1962 Ferrari 250 GT |
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| Sold For: $6,875,000 During the turn of the 1950s to the 1960s, the Ferrari 250 GT family of Gran Turismo designs with their front-mounted 3-litre V12 engines provided the Maranello company with a firm foundation to expand their manufacturing volume. Limited production of the parallel Superamerica series of 4-litre V12-engined prestige models was continuing to satisfy what has been described as "the fastidiousness of a few perfectionists who demanded even more performance, comfort and refinement, and who wanted even more of an image of prestige and exclusivity than could be provided by the 'standard' Ferrari". One of only four Aerodinamicas on 250 GT SWB chassis Peerlessly luxurious lightweight 3-litre V12 two-seater One of the most exclusive Ferraris by Pininfarina Eventually as the car became such a collectible icon of Ferrari history, it was exported from Italy into the USA by Luigi Chinetti Motors. Its new owner into the 1970s was Ferrari aficionado Robert Solomon, resident in Los Angeles, California. He sold it in 1977 to Donald L. Rose, also of California, and on February 6 that year it was advertised for sale in the 'Los Angeles Times' newspaper, the vendor being presented as Ferrari of San Diego. By that Fall the car had been acquired by Marvin L. Johnson of Dallas, Texas. The car's ownership was listed within the Ferrari Owners' Club USA records as being Mr Johnson from 1979-1983, although he had advertised it for sale in 1981. In September 1983 it was advertised for sale in the Ferrari Market Letter, Volume 8 number 18, Mr Johnson describing it as having been mechanically rebuilt bumper-to-bumper, and featuring factory air conditioning, AM/FM cassette radio player, center console (still on the car today as a useful and well-matched after-market addition), power windows, two-tone gray leather seats with matching carpets, and white exterior. His asking price was US $59,500. Not a bad invest even considering inflation. |
