Ferrari 250 GT Coupé by Pinin Farina chassis 1153 GT
The 1959-built Pinin Farina Coupé titled as a 1960 model. Follow chassis 1153 GT through its long ownership and two published auction results.
What to verify before making an offer
Check the actual brake and engine specification and the documents for the build date. The auction and dealer accounts disagree on the internal engine number. Use a legible photograph of the stamp or the underlying report before accepting a matching-numbers claim.
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.
| Chassis | Date and auction | Outcome and price | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1153GT | 31 Jul 2024Bring a Trailer | SoldUSD 352,222 · Published sold price | Auction evidenceThe result panel and vehicle history give $352,222. The indexed page title gives $311,000. The 2024 body text also differs from the 2023 lot and Hyman on the internal engine number, which remains unresolved. |
| 1153GT | 13 Mar 2023Bring a Trailer | SoldUSD 402,000 · Winning bid before fees | Auction evidenceWinning bid before buyer fee. The auction title gives 1959. The catalogue reports a Nevada title identifying it as a 1960 model. |
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Chassis and provenance
Completed in February 1959, this car has the inside-plug 3.0-litre V12 and drum brakes associated with Series I. The 2023 auction catalogue describes a US title identifying it as a 1960 model. Bill Charney owned the car for 47 years.
Reported factory completion Feb 1959
Explore the Ferrari 250 GT Coupé by Pinin Farina guide- Mar 1959 · Delivered new to Luigi Chinetti Motors
DriverSource reports a March 1959 delivery to New York following factory completion in February. Its dossier records the body and factory job numbers and links to the 2023 Bring a Trailer listing.
Event evidence - 1975 · Bill Charney takes ownership
Charney retained the car for 47 years. The auction catalogue reports the original Grigio Conchiglia finish and a later repaint.
Event evidence - Jun 2024 · Mechanical work by Exclusive Motorcars
The dealer reports work to the cooling, fuel, ignition, and charging systems.
Event evidence