Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider Prototype: Auction California Dreaming

Gooding & Company auctioned off as part of the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance a unique pre-series of the Ferrari 250 California Spider. Experts believe: the icon of the 50s would be good for a record price.

As part of the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance comes in the August 2012 a very special piece under the hammer: the Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider prototype, chassis number 0769 GT. Although he threw the sheet of artist Scaglietti in shell, the pre-Spider speaks clearly the Pininfarina style of the 50s. Under the hood of the legendary 3.0-liter Colombo V12 engine with 220 hp whistles. Light and Aero-land was Feiler's father Enzo was unnecessary. In the opinion of the Commendatore, the zealous fight against air resistance "which can build engines for people who do not" was. Ah, well then.

Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider Prototype: Auction California Dreaming

Racer and Ferrari dealer Luigi Chinetti was the one who had worked with the U.S. importer of John von Neumann, the idea for a comfortable Ferrari for America. One for everyday use Convertible, perfectly tailored made ​​to the requirements of the rich and famous of the West Coast. Enzo agreed, as long as the outcome was still worthy to bear his name. In December 1957, number 0769 GT was ready. And embodied everything that makes a Ferrari, while even the irresistible sex appeal combined with the glamor of Hollywood of Italy. In short, he was born into an icon.

Ferrari California Spider built the two series until 1962. Most sought after are the early models, with their stylish Plexiglas covers over the headlights as she wears 0769 GT. Experts expect an income of between six and eight million dollars. Because this is a romantic historical Vorserienauto but with a unique history, we believe it: there's more.



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