1960 Ferrari 250 GT Cabriolet Series II (Pinin Farina)
- Engine
- 2.95L V12 SOHC (Tipo 128F), ~260 bhp
- Colour
- Grigio Argento (grey silver)

Chassis 2047 GT is the 61st example of Ferrari's second-series 250 GT Pinin Farina Cabriolet, completed in August 1960 and originally finished in Grigio Argento over black leather. Distinguished by California Spider-specification door handles and flush push-hinges, the car was delivered new to a New York stockbroker and passed through several American owners over subsequent decades. Following a comprehensive bare-metal restoration completed around early 2015, totalling nearly $200,000, the car achieved Ferrari Classiche certification and presents at concours level with an indicated 53,000 miles believed to be original.
Ownership
- —Auction saleEstimate US$1,800,000 – US$2,200,000
- 1960 →Private saleRobert Bolltpartial documentation
Stockbroker and art collector based in New York City; acquired the car late in 1960 after completion by Pinin Farina.
- 1974-07-01 → 1977-03-01Private saleWard Orndoffpartial documentation
Aerospace engineer from East Hartford, Connecticut, who purchased the car at age 23 through FAF Motorcars dealership in Tucker, Georgia. Later relocated to Singer Island, Florida, where he drove the car before selling it.
- 1977-03-01 → 1995Private saleBurt 'Skip' Norrispartial documentation
Jupiter, Florida resident who kept the car for nearly two decades; the car had been repainted red and showed roughly 52,000 miles at time of purchase.
- 1995 → 1999Private saleBob Slackpartial documentation
Dealer who kept the car primarily in Atlanta, Georgia, with occasional appearances noted in Milan, Italy.
- 1999 → 2001Private saleConsignorpartial documentation
First period of consignor ownership; sold the car two years after acquiring it to a close acquaintance.
- 2001 →Private saleDedicated vintage Ferrari collector, friend of consignorpartial documentation
Kept the car carefully garaged for roughly 13 years, accumulating only about 100 miles, largely on a private circuit; routine servicing maintained throughout.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownJoseph Prestiapartial documentation
New York-based subsequent owner; no specific dates recorded.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownGary C. Downeypartial documentation
New York-based subsequent owner; no specific dates recorded.
- Date unknownPrivate saleConsignorfull documentation
Second period of consignor ownership; commissioned an extensive cosmetic and mechanical restoration totalling nearly $200,000 and subsequently applied for Ferrari Classiche certification.
Competition
- 1995-05-011995 Highlands Classic
Car was observed at this historic event while in the possession of Burt Norris.
Maintenance & restoration
- 1977Bodywork
Car had been repainted in Rosso by the time it was sold to the Florida owner; original Grigio Argento colour was no longer present.
Reported condition at time of sale; no specific workshop named.
- 2015RestorationThe Connection; Boston Sportscar; D.L. George Coachworks
Comprehensive bare-metal repaint returned the car to its original Grigio Argento colour; mechanical systems were overhauled; chrome and instruments were refurbished by external specialists; a new red leather interior with duotone grey carpets and a correct black soft-top was fitted; undercarriage and engine bay were fully detailed including an engine-out clean; all mechanical settings were correctly adjusted and final assembly completed to concours standard. Total expenditure approached $200,000.
Work completed in early 2015. The Connection in Allentown, Pennsylvania handled the paintwork; Boston Sportscar addressed mechanical requirements; David George of D.L. George Coachworks installed the interior and carried out detailing and final assembly. All receipts are retained in the car's file.
- 2015Inspection
Ferrari Classiche certification obtained following completion of the restoration.
Application made by the consignor after the restoration was finalised in early 2015.
- —Service
Routine servicing carried out as needed during the long-term private custodianship following 2001, with minimal mileage accumulated over roughly 13 years.
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