1958 Ferrari 250 GT Pinin Farina Coupe
- Engine
- Colombo short-block 3.0L V12, inside-plug configuration with hairpin valve springs (Type 128 D)
- Colour
- Silver metallic (approximating original 'Grigio Conchiglia')
Chassis 1007 GT is a 1958 Ferrari 250 GT Pinin Farina Coupe, the 31st example produced and one of two specially ordered by preferred Ferrari clients Guido Vitale and Dr. Enrico Wax of the Genoese luxury-goods firm Wax & Vitale. Distinguished by numerous factory-bespoke features — including fiberglass hood and rear-deck panels, chromed exhaust guards, special badging, and competition-type instrumentation — it was subsequently acquired by U.S. importer Luigi Chinetti, who exhibited it at the 1959 Chicago Auto Show. The car passed through several notable American owners, accumulated a substantial concours record, and received a comprehensive restoration in the early 2000s.
Ownership
- —Auction saleEstimate US$575,000 – US$675,000
- 2020-08-14Auction saleSold US$410,000
- 1958-10-01 →Factory deliveryGuido Vitalepartial documentation
Co-owner of a prominent Genoese luxury goods importer; ordered the car new with numerous bespoke features distinguishing it from standard production examples.
- 1994 →Private saleSusan De Felicepartial documentation
Participated in multiple FCA and independent concours events during her ownership in the mid-to-late 1990s.
- 1999 →Private saleStephen Bacenpartial documentation
Hollywood, Florida owner who commissioned a comprehensive restoration by RPM, covering mechanical rebuilding, bare-metal repaint, brightwork, and interior reupholstery.
- 2011 →Private salePeter Hosmerpartial documentation
New Hampshire owner who earned a Gold Award at a major concours during his tenure.
- 2015 →Private saleOwner acquired in early 2015partial documentation
Had the car serviced and cosmetically improved, including engine work by Patrick Ottis and engine-compartment refinishing.
- Date unknownPrivate saleLuigi Chinettipartial documentation
American Ferrari importer who acquired the car shortly after Vitale and displayed it at a major auto show before reselling.
- Date unknownPrivate saleWilliam Jennings Bryanpartial documentation
Businessman, WWII veteran, and motoring enthusiast from Munhall, Pennsylvania; retained the car for several decades and participated in club events.
- Date unknownPrivate salePeter Markowskipartial documentation
Operated RPM Vintage Racecar Services in Vermont; displayed the car at a Palm Beach concours event before selling it onward.
- Date unknownPrivate salePeter Markowskipartial documentation
Re-acquired the car sometime around the early 2010s; had it inspected by Ferrari historian Marcel Massini and entered it in a national concours.
Competition
- 19591959 Chicago Auto ShowExhibited
Car was displayed by US Ferrari importer Luigi Chinetti at this public motor show.
- 1965-04-01Ferrari Club of AmericaInaugural FCA Annual Meet at Notre Dame UniversityExhibited
William Jennings Bryan showed the car at the first-ever FCA national gathering.
- 1995Ferrari Club of AmericaFCA National Concours d'Elegance at Mid-OhioExhibited
Entered by Susan De Felice following her acquisition of the car.
- 1997Meadow Brook Concours d'EleganceExhibited
Shown by Susan De Felice during her ownership.
- 2000-06-01Northeast Ferrari RallyDriver: Stephen Bacen
Driven by Bacen prior to commissioning the full restoration.
- 2003Cavallino ClassicExhibited
Shown by Stephen Bacen after completion of the comprehensive restoration.
- 2003-04-01Ferrari Club of AmericaFCA North American Field and Driving Concours at SebringExhibited
Entered by Bacen shortly after the January 2003 Cavallino showing.
- 2010-09-01Ferrari Club of AmericaFCA National Concours at New Jersey Motorsports ParkExhibited
Shown by Markowski during his second ownership period, following inspection by Marcel Massini.
- 2013Cavallino ClassicGold Award
Peter Hosmer received the top Gold Award with the car at this prestigious Ferrari concours.
- —Pittsburgh Vintage Grand PrixDriver: William Jennings BryanDisplayed
Car was displayed rather than raced at this event during the latter 1980s.
- —Ferrari Club of AmericaPalm Beach FCA National Concours d'EleganceExhibited
Shown by Peter Markowski during his first period of ownership, in the early 1990s.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2000RestorationRPM Vintage Racecar Services
A full restoration carried out by RPM Vintage Racecar Services encompassing comprehensive mechanical refurbishment, a complete engine rebuild, bare-metal repainting, brightwork restoration, and full interior reupholstery.
Commissioned by owner Stephen Bacen; completed prior to the January 2003 Cavallino Classic.
- 2010Inspection
Formal inspection and historical assessment by Ferrari marque expert Marcel Massini.
Carried out during Peter Markowski's second ownership, prior to the September 2010 FCA National Concours.
- 2015MechanicalPatrick Ottis
Engine work performed by marque specialist Patrick Ottis, accompanied by refinishing and detailing of the engine compartment.
Commissioned by the owner who acquired the car in early 2015; described as servicing and cosmetic elevation.
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