The First Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider
A Rare Blend of Art, History, and Speed Crossing the Block at Monterey
Monterey Car Week is about to explode onto the scene in August, and RM Sotheby’s is bringing out the big gun – the very first Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider ever made! And this beauty by Scaglietti is more than a car; it's a rolling piece of art and history, ready to make aficionados rejoice and wallets weep.
Only 56 of these magnificent machines were crafted between 1960 and 1963 in Modena, Italy. But this one? This one is the crown jewel. Under the hood lies a competition-spec Tipo 168 3-liter V-12 engine.
The Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider coming to Monterey this summer made its debut as the factory show car at the 1960 Geneva Motor Show. Imagine it – the first of its kind, gleaming under the show lights, making grown men gape in awe. It's been certified by Ferrari Classiche, which means it still has its original ‘numbers matching’ engine, gearbox, rear axle, and bodywork. It's as genuine as they come.
It’s only had five owners since new, with three of them holding onto it for dear life over the past 60 years. And for the first time in 16 years, it’s up for grabs. If you’ve got a spare few million lying around, this is your chance to own a slice of automotive royalty.
So what will the first Ferrari 250 GT California Spider set you back? RM Sotheby’s is throwing out a high estimate of $16,000,000 to $18,000,000. Yes, that’s a lot of zeros, but for a car this special, chump change. Others speculate it might go for a bit less, somewhere between $9.5 million to $11.5 million. Regardless, this is history, speed, and beauty all rolled into one. Don’t a few million stop you from owning pure, unadulterated automotive perfection. And if you’re a regular reader, how about giving me a ride?
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