1961 Ferrari 250 GTE 2+2 Coupé
- Colour
- White ('Bianco 12435 MM') with black interior
Chassis 2353 is a 1961 Ferrari 250 GTE 2+2 Coupé delivered new through Garage Francorchamps in Brussels to a Belgian customer, finished in white over black leather — the same colour combination Ferrari used for its own catalogue photography. The car remained lightly used before passing to a noted Belgian Ferrari collector who kept it for roughly three decades. A thorough two-year ground-up restoration was completed in Italy circa 2007, after which Ferrari Classiche certification was awarded in 2009. Matching numbers throughout, with extensive original documentation.
Ownership
- 2021-10-10Auction saleSold €515,000 (≈ $567K)
- 1961-06-07 → 1975Factory deliveryMr Desoerfull documentation
Belgian resident from the Liège region who ordered the car via Garage Francorchamps; used it infrequently before selling it to a Mercedes-Benz dealer.
- 1975 → 1975Private saleMercedes-Benz dealerpartial documentation
Brief intermediate custodian; the car passed through this dealership shortly before being acquired by the next known collector.
- 1975 → 2005-02-01Private saleEnnio Gianarolipartial documentation
Prominent Ferrari collector also based in the Liège area, who held the car within a substantial private collection for roughly three decades and had it repainted in metallic grey.
- 2005-02-01 →Private saleBelgian Ferrari collector and historic racing competitorfull documentation
Commissioned a full ground-up restoration by three specialist firms in Italy, obtained Ferrari Classiche certification in June 2009, and thereafter drove the car only sparingly.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2005RestorationNova Rinascente di Dino Cognolato & Figlie
Full ground-up restoration carried out over two years in Italy, covering coachwork, mechanical systems, and upholstery. All matching numbers confirmed and no previous accident damage or corrosion found. Original accessories, including period horn, were retained and refurbished to concours standard.
Mechanical work entrusted to Autofficina Omega di Corrado Patella & Figlio; upholstery by Tappezzeria Luppi. A detailed photographic record of every restoration stage was compiled.
- 2009InspectionFerrari Classiche
Ferrari Classiche certification awarded following completion of the restoration, confirming authenticity and matching-numbers status.
- —Bodywork
Car was repainted in metallic grey during Ennio Gianaroli's ownership, replacing the original white finish.
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