Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider chassis 1963 GT

Compare the 2009 and 2026 sales of California Spider chassis 1963 GT, including what Gooding documented about its condition, restoration, and factory hardtop.

What to verify before making an offer

Compare the records from both sales and identify what changed between them. Check which components the certification covers, whether the hardtop accompanies the car, and how condition and restoration affect the comparison with another SWB.

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Documented auction results

If you’re deciding what to offer, start with transactions for cars of similar specification and history. Check the sale date, condition, and whether the price included buyer’s premium.

Selected source records in the original currency. Fees, specification, and condition can differ between sales.
ChassisDate and auctionOutcome and priceEvidence
1963 GTMar 2026Gooding Christie’sSoldUSD 16,505,000 · Published sold priceAuction evidenceThe later catalogue documents restoration and Ferrari Classiche certification. The two results record the same chassis at different points in its history.
1963 GTJan 2009Gooding & CompanySoldUSD 4,950,000 · Published sold priceAuction evidenceGooding described an original covered-headlamp car with the original interior and a factory hardtop at this sale.

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Chassis and provenance

Gooding identified this car by the same chassis number at Scottsdale in 2009 and Amelia Island in 2026. The earlier catalogue described its original interior and a factory hardtop. The later catalogue described a restoration and reported a Ferrari Classiche Red Book.

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