A MAGICAL CHRISTMAS FOR HORSE LOVERS – It’s a year-end full of surprises, under the sign of the Ferraris of yesteryear: after the 1966 three-seater 365 P Berlinetta Speciale that belonged to Gianni Agnelli, “resurrected” thanks to a four-year restoration (who the news), here is another great classic from Maranello that will make enthusiasts dream during these Christmas holidays. On the other hand, who wouldn’t want to find the one under the tree which, according to the specialized American site gullwingmotorcars.com, which offers it for sale at 1,275,000 dollars (about 1,195,000 euros at current exchange rates), would appear to be the last Ferrari 250 GT Cabriolet second “preserved” series still in circulation?
IF PERFECT, IT’S WORTH UP TO 7 MILLION EUROS – Leaving the gates of the Maranello factory on 25 November 1961 and identified by the number of frame 3051this very elegant open-air GT by Pininfarina is a classic Cavallino that will appeal to the brand’s wealthiest collectors. A Ferrari 250 GT Cabriolet in perfect condition, in fact, it can be worth up to 6-7 million eurosand judging by the images released by the seller, the car, while in need of a deep restoration to return to its former glory, is complete in all its parts: an excellent investment, therefore, for those lucky enough to decide to take it home and arrange it as it deserves. Without considering the brilliant reputation of this fascinating convertible among the finest connoisseurs of Maranello vintage jewels, who count it among the most sought-after Ferraris by gentleman drivers eager for a car that is not only splendid, but also easy and fun to drive. .
SIGNED BY THE EXPERT – Born dark blue with red leather seats, this one Ferrari 250 GT Cabriolet is the number 152 of 200 built. Purchased new in 1962 by a wealthy Milanese gentleman residing in Brianza, she changed hands in 1970, to then cross the Atlantic and land in New York the following year. And just in the United States it “popped” out of a garage in which, probably, it remained still for many years. However – the descriptive sheet of the car, which was drawn up with the contribution of Marcel Massini, one of the most authoritative experts and evaluators of vintage Ferraris – informs us – the noble V12 with almost three liters of displacement and 240hp is not stuck and starts, although it needs a complete overhaul to be able to roar back to how it used to be. In addition to a detailed report signed by the expert who evaluated it, the car is accompanied by a copy of the first registration certificate and numerous accessories, including an almost complete original tool kit, a set of four wheels new Borrani spokes and two perfectly chromed bumper blades ready to be mounted.
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