The Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder pinnacle of Italian automotive excellence, is a prestige sports car developed by the renowned Italian manufacturer Ferrari. Commonly known as the Ferrari 250 California, this convertible marvel was designed by Pininfarina and bodied by Carrozzeria Scaglietti. Starring in the iconic 1986 movie Ferris Bueller's Day Off. it gained immense popularity and solidifying its status as one of the most sought after Ferraris.
Powered by the legendary Ferrari V12 engine, the 250 GT California Spyder boasts a rich production history, with approximately a hundred units crafted between 1957 and 1964. The model is distinguished into long wheel-base (LWB) variants from 1957 to 1960 and short wheel-base (SWB) variants from 1960 to 1964.
In May 2008 midnight blue Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder SWB set record at the "Ferrari Leggenda e Passione" auction, fetching an astounding EUR 7 million. This marked it as one of the most expensive retro/classic cars ever sold. Additionally, a Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder once owned by French actor Alain Delon achieved record-breaking EUR 16.3 million during an auction in Paris on February 5, 2015.
The allure of the 250 GT California Spyder extends to its origins. Enzo Ferrari initially hesitated to produce this convertible, given the availability of the 250 GT Cabriolet Pinin Farina in Europe. However, American dealers, Jon von Neumann and Luigi Chinetti, successfully persuaded Ferrari to create a hardtop version exclusively for the American market. This decision led to the birth of the 250 GT California Spyder, a model that continues to captivate enthusiasts with its race car performance, limited production, and timeless specifications.
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