Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta
(1959 - 1962)
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From around 1955, most Ferraris were fitted with Pininfarina bodywork, if only because Battista Pininfarina had maintained good contacts with Enzo Ferrari for years. Bertone did not succeed in breaking this long-lasting series, despite several attempts, including one car based on the 166 Inter and two based on the 250 GT. This report looks at the first of the two 250 GT derivatives and shows both in pictures.
In 1959, the range of sports cars on offer was still quite limited. The magazine 'hobby' counted around 30 models and the comparison fitted onto just a few magazine pages. The author Werner Oswald saw the reason for the comparatively small number of models on offer in the transition to self-supporting bodies and the need for rationalization. This report reproduces the original wording of the article at the time and shows the vehicles mentioned in over 170 archive photos as well as in many original sales brochures
In 1959, an American bought a Ferrari 250 GT California Spider and covered the first 3000 km or so in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. In the end, the car finished in fifth place, even though it had not yet been fully completed. This early California Spider is one of just under 100 examples built with a long and short wheelbase, all of which were sold for millions. With its Le Mans history, however, this Spider is certainly one of the most significant. This vehicle report describes the history of chassis 1451 GT and shows the car in historical and current pictures.
A V6 with a 120-degree cylinder angle was already powering a Ferrari in Formula 1 60 years ago. 40 years ago, Ferrari's second 120 V6 was fitted with two turbochargers for the first time. And even though the third engine in the new 296 GTB has twice as much displacement today, the tradition of unconventional racing engines from Maranello lives on in it. This article explains the development of the individual engines and shows them in historical pictures and drawings.
Cars that are worth significantly more than their original price 10, 20 or 50 years after purchase do not come onto the market that often. Especially not if the purchase prices at the time are adjusted for inflation. Nevertheless, there are some cars from the past 70 years that today change hands for up to 300 times their original purchase price, even taking inflation into account. We have compiled 20 of the best new car investments, evaluated them on the basis of Classic Data State 2 market prices and briefly commented on them. Of course, we had to make a selection, but we consider it to be representative.
At the Geneva Motor Show in March 1962, a visibly proud Nuccio Bertone presented the Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta Speciale to the public. Giugiaro had created a masterpiece and the one-off is certainly one of the most valuable Ferrari sports cars of all time. This report describes the history and characteristics of Bertone's unique Ferrari coupé and shows it in contemporary and historical illustrations.
Maserati had shown with the 3500 GT that a comfortable coupé that could also accommodate more than two people could find buyers, even a surprisingly large number of buyers. Enzo Ferrari did not want to stand by and watch, and so the Ferrari 250 GT 2+2 was created, which was so good that Enzo himself enjoyed driving it. And it is still appreciated by its owners today as a pleasant traveling companion. This vehicle report tells the story of the 2+2-seater coupé, illustrated with current and historical pictures. The sound sample is also included.
The Ferrari 250 GTO is considered the most expensive car in history after one changed hands for USD 35 million in 2012. Just 39 examples were built, including three particularly rare 4-liter versions, also known as the 330 GTO. This report looks back at the history of the rare Gran Turismo sports car and portrays a 330 GTO in detail, supplemented by archive photos and the chassis list of the 39 GTO vehicles.
Current market prices for Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta
Coupe, 239 PS, 2953 cm3
Convertible, 239 PS, 2953 cm3
null, 239 PS, 2953 cm3
Coupe, 235 PS, 2953 cm3
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Auctioned vehicles of Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta
| Brand | Model | Year | Status | Auction name | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta by Scaglietti 1962 Sold RM/Sotheby's Monterey (August 15, 2019) |
250 GT SWB Berlinetta by Scaglietti | 1962 | Sold | RM/Sotheby's Monterey (August 15, 2019) | |
| Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta by Scaglietti 1961 Sold RM/Sotheby's Villa Erba Auction (May 20, 2023) |
250 GT SWB Berlinetta by Scaglietti | 1961 | Sold | RM/Sotheby's Villa Erba Auction (May 20, 2023) | |
| Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta 1962 Not Sold Bonhams Quail Lodge (August 24, 2018) |
250 GT SWB Berlinetta | 1962 | Not Sold | Bonhams Quail Lodge (August 24, 2018) | |
| Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta Competizione 1960 Sold Gooding & Co. London (September 3, 2022) |
250 GT SWB Berlinetta Competizione | 1960 | Sold | Gooding & Co. London (September 3, 2022) | |
| Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta by Scaglietti 1960 Sold RM/Sotheby's Cliveden House (June 12, 2024) |
250 GT SWB Berlinetta by Scaglietti | 1960 | Sold | RM/Sotheby's Cliveden House (June 12, 2024) | |
| Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta Competizione 1960 RM/Sotheby's Monterey Sale (August 15, 2015) |
250 GT SWB Berlinetta Competizione | 1960 | RM/Sotheby's Monterey Sale (August 15, 2015) | ||
| Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta 1962 Sold Gooding & Co. Pebble Beach (August 18, 2023) |
250 GT SWB Berlinetta | 1962 | Sold | Gooding & Co. Pebble Beach (August 18, 2023) | |
| Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta Competizione by Scaglietti 1960 Sold RM/Sotheby's Paris (January 31, 2024) |
250 GT SWB Berlinetta Competizione by Scaglietti | 1960 | Sold | RM/Sotheby's Paris (January 31, 2024) | |
| Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta 1960 Not Sold Gooding Christie's Paris (January 29, 2026) |
250 GT SWB Berlinetta | 1960 | Not Sold | Gooding Christie's Paris (January 29, 2026) | |
| Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta SWB 1960 Not Sold RM/Sotheby's Lake Como Sale (May 23, 2015) |
250 GT Berlinetta SWB | 1960 | Not Sold | RM/Sotheby's Lake Como Sale (May 23, 2015) |
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