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Ferrari 250 GT California Spider LWB

Identify an original long-wheelbase Ferrari 250 GT California Spider, check factory specification, and compare documented sales before commissioning a search or review.

What to check before buying

Confirm the chassis and coachwork
Use the chassis stamping, factory records, and period photographs to establish the 2,600 mm wheelbase and original Scaglietti coachwork. Ask for records of repairs, replacement panels, or later changes.
Check the specification from new
Confirm the original headlamp treatment and any competition specification in the build evidence. Separate factory equipment from work done during a restoration.
Choose comparable sales
Start with other long-wheelbase cars. For an alloy-bodied or competition car, check the factory specification and event history before using a road-car result as a price reference.

The auction record for chassis 1603 GT identifies a factory competition specification. Use its result with that evidence in view when assessing a road-specification LWB car.

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
1603 GTAug 2010Gooding & CompanySoldUSD 7,260,000 · Published sold priceAuction evidenceFactory competition specification.
0937GTAug 2009Gooding & CompanySoldUSD 2,750,000 · Published sold priceAuction evidence

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Factory specification

Wheelbase
2,600 mm
Production
From 1958
Coachbuilder
Scaglietti

The 1957 prototype precedes the series production date.

LWB means long wheelbase. It identifies the original California Spider with 2,600 mm between its axle centres.

Sources