Imager: 1960 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider (Estimate: $16,000,000 – $18,000,000)
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Headlining Lot of Amelia Island Auctions, Joined by Lineup of 1960s and 1970s Blue-Chip Ferraris

Covered-headlight SWB California Spider leads Gooding Christie’s Amelia Island Auctions alongside a Ferrari 275 GTB/4, a meticulously restored 250 GT Lusso, and a one-off “Chairs and Flares” Dino 246 GTS in Porsche Signal Orange.

 Gooding Christie’s has announced a covered-headlight Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider with a rare factory hardtop as the headlining lot of its upcoming Amelia Island Auctions, set to take place on Thursday, March 5 and Friday, March 6 at the Omni Amelia Island Resort. The star Ferrari will be joined by a number of ultra-desirable 1960s and 1970s Maranello icons, including a Lusso, a 275 GTB/4, a pair of Dino 246s, a 365 GTB/4 Daytona, and the original 275/330 GTC Prototipo. Registration to bid for the upcoming sale is now available online; the full catalogue of offerings will soon be announced via Gooding Christie’s in early February. 

“We are delighted to present this exceptional selection of Ferraris at Amelia Island, headlined by one of the finest SWB California Spiders – a car we discovered and sold as a barn find back in 2009,” said David Brynan, Gooding Christie’s Senior Specialist. “The quality of this California Spider is complemented by our other Ferrari offerings: a one-of-a-kind ‘Chairs and Flares’ Dino owned by a famed mid-century architect, the prototype for the 330 GTC, and gorgeous examples of iconic models like the 275 GTB/4, 250 GT Lusso, and Daytona – all coming from significant private collections.”

Gooding Christie’s is proud to present the covered-headlight 1960 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider (Estimate: $16,000,000 – $18,000,000), chassis and engine no. 1963 GT, equipped with a rare factory hardtop. Delivered new to German Ferrari distributor Auto Becker of Düsseldorf, this California Spider has remained a fixture in just two West Coast collections since 1976. It notably spent over 30 years in the collection of Ronald Van Kregten. Upon his passing, 1963 GT was discovered in untouched condition in Van Kregten’s garage, and came to auction at Gooding & Company’s 2009 Scottsdale Auctions as a true unrestored survivor, representing one of the most exciting Ferrari sales in an entire generation. 

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In current ownership, 1963 GT underwent an exquisite restoration to the uppermost concours standards by the renowned Dennison International: the California Spider was refinished in an elegant, period-correct non-metallic dark blue selected from original Scaglietti color swatches, while its interior was retrimmed in rich tan leather and accented by restored Veglia instrumentation. 1963 GT made its post-restoration debut at the 2010 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance®, successfully completing the Tour d’Elegance and appearing in Class M-1 for Ferrari Grand Touring cars. Ferrari Classiche certified to retain its original chassis, body, engine, gearbox, and rear axle, this show-quality condition California Spider has not been exhibited since 2010, remaining carefully maintained in one of North America’s most significant private collections.
 

The sale will also feature a 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 (Estimate: $2,900,000 – $3,300,000), one of the most iconic automobiles ever built at the storied Maranello works. This Scaglietti-bodied 275 GTB/4, chassis and engine 10387, is one of just 330 examples built in total, and comes finished in its original color combination of Grigio Argento over black. 10387 is Ferrari Classiche certified as retaining its original factory components. Also presented is a beautiful 1963 Ferrari 250 GT Lusso (Estimate: $1,600,000 – $1,800,000), chassis 5127 GT. One of only 350 Lussos built, 5127 GT was delivered new to Milan, finished in the elegant and seldom-seen Grigio Fumo (Smoke Gray). Yet to be exhibited since undergoing a recent meticulous, three-year, show-quality restoration, 5127 GT is offered from a respected private collection of significant, award-winning Italian sports cars. 

An especially exciting addition to the Amelia Island Auctions is the ultra-desirable, one-off “Chairs and Flares” 1974 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS (Estimate: $900,000 – $1,100,000), the only Ferrari Dino originally delivered in Porsche’s signature Signal Orange. This Dino 246 GTS was originally owned by acclaimed California modern architect Craig Ellwood, known for many of his pioneering designs, including the iconic “inhabited bridge” at the ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena, California. Beautifully presented and collector-owned for the past 25 years, this Dino 246 GTS embodies an irreplaceable union of rarity, bespoke specification, and mid-century design at its very best. The sale will also feature a European-specification 1972 Ferrari Dino 246 GT (Estimate: $475,000 – $550,000), one of just 52 examples finished in striking Blu Chiaro Metallizzato.

Rounding out this stellar selection of Maranello’s most marvelous creations is a desirable European-specification 1972 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona (Estimate: $750,000 – $850,000) presented in original Blu Dino Metallizzato, complete with Ferrari Classiche certification. Also offered is the original prototype of one of Ferrari’s most beloved grand touring models, the 1964 Ferrari 275/330 GTC Prototipo (Estimate: $650,000 – $800,000). As delivered, the GTC was finished in Rosso Cina (China Red) over black leather upholstery and was retained by Ferrari for testing and development through 1966. Presenting today as a well-kept, older restoration, the 275/330 GTC Prototipo retains numerous distinctive pre-production and prototype features, offering Ferraristi the most enticing of opportunities to obtain a true piece of Ferrari history.

Amelia Island Auctions
Date: Thursday, March 5 and Friday, March 6
Location: Racquet Park, Omni Amelia Island Resort