Ferrari 250 GT California Spider chassis 1795 GT
The first short-wheelbase 250 GT California Spider, shown in Geneva in 1960. See the specification of chassis 1795 GT and its later auction record.
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Use the chassis and build evidence to establish the wheelbase and factory engine specification. Compare show appearance, title year, and build evidence on their own dates.
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| Chassis | Date and auction | Outcome and price | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1795 GT | Aug 2024RM Sotheby’s | SoldUSD 17,055,000 · Published sold price | Auction evidenceFirst SWB example, with a factory competition-specification engine. The catalogue lists a 1960 model and reports a 1961 title. |
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Chassis and provenance
Ferrari showed the first short-wheelbase California Spider in Geneva in March 1960. RM Sotheby’s records that the factory installed a competition-specification engine in this early car. The auction title uses 1960, while the catalogue describes it as titled as a 1961.
Explore the Ferrari 250 GT California Spider guide- Mar 1960 · SWB California Spider at Geneva
Ferrari showed the first short-wheelbase California Spider at the Geneva Motor Show.
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