1963 Ferrari 250 GT Lusso

Car was delivered new to Geneva in April 1963, finished in Amaranto Italver with beige Connolly leather interior.

Resident of Sausalito, California; first documented owner of record in the United States.

Chicago-based owner who had the car repainted silver-grey metallic and the interior redone in black.

Costa Mesa, California resident who purchased the car in its freshly restored condition and subsequently sold it back to a European buyer.

Dealership operated by Lex van Tienhoven in Wassenaar, Netherlands; had the car repainted silver-grey metallic before selling it locally.

Resided in nearby Huizen, Netherlands; purchased the car from CC Classics and held it until early 2001.

Certified Ferrari technician and restorer near Düsseldorf who purchased the car briefly before selling it on to a Belgian collector.

Belgian collector who commissioned Modena Motorsports to carry out comprehensive mechanical restoration including a full engine rebuild to GTO specification, gearbox overhaul, and upgraded brakes.

Annapolis, Maryland owner who displayed the car at an FCA national concours event before selling it the following year.

Notable Ferrari collector who presented the car at the Cavallino Classic in January 2011.

Maintained the car in top condition through regular servicing and climate-controlled storage at Automotive Restorations in Stratford, Connecticut.

Alabama-based owner who held the car toward the close of the 1980s, prior to its return to Europe.

Hamburg, Germany-based owner who acquired the car in the early 1990s when it was re-imported to Europe; entrusted the car to Modena Motorsports for restoration work.

Well-known automotive personality who commissioned a multi-year restoration to factory-correct standards beginning in 2009, including a repaint in Grigio Ferro and new tobacco-toned upholstery.

Ferrari marque specialist based in Stuart, Florida; handled final preparation and detailing, and facilitated Ferrari Classiche certification resulting in Red Book issuance.

Car was observed attending this annual Ferrari event organized by Modena Motorsports while in Dominique Balders' ownership.

Presented at the Palm Beach event by the West Hartford, Connecticut collector shortly after being purchased.

Displayed by Don Heckler at this event held in Chantilly, Virginia; no competitive result recorded in the prose.

Car was repainted silver-grey metallic and the interior was reupholstered entirely in black.

Carried out during Robert White's ownership in Chicago.

Comprehensive refurbishment by Modena Motorsports encompassing a fresh exterior repaint, replated brightwork, refurbished Borrani wire wheels, and a fully renewed Connolly leather interior including dashboard, carpets, and headliner. Mechanically, the carburettors were rebuilt, the braking system was overhauled with a replacement master cylinder, and a new exhaust was fitted.

Work commissioned while the car was in European ownership under Axel Urban; subsequently advertised by S&S Imports of Alabama in September 1993.

Exterior repainted once more in silver-grey metallic while in the care of CC Classics dealership in the Netherlands.

Full engine rebuild carried out to GTO specification using GTO-type pistons, accompanied by a gearbox overhaul with a taller final-drive ratio, upgraded braking system, and installation of a new stainless-steel ANSA exhaust.

Commissioned by Belgian owner Dominique Balders following his acquisition of the car.

Two-year nut-and-bolt restoration to factory-correct standards undertaken by F40 Motorsports, including a complete respray in Grigio Ferro and a new tobacco-toned caramel upholstery.

Restoration completed circa 2011; commissioned by owner Wayne Carini.

Final tuning and preparation to concours show standard carried out by marque specialist Greg Jones in Stuart, Florida following the F40 Motorsports restoration.

Ferrari Classiche certification and Red Book issuance followed while the car was in Jones' care, confirming original-component authenticity.

Routine upkeep and preservation in climate-controlled storage maintained at Automotive Restorations in Stratford, Connecticut.

Carried out during the tenure of the most recent prior owner from January 2012 onward.

Regular ongoing maintenance carried out by Modena Motorsports over several years during Dominique Balders' ownership.