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1960 Ferrari 250 GT Cabriolet Series II (Pinin Farina)

2047GTroadItaly
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

  1. Auction sale
    Estimate US$1,800,000 – US$2,200,000

    RM Sotheby's catalogue lot →

  2. 1960 →Private sale
    Robert Bollt
    partial documentation

    Stockbroker and art collector based in New York City; acquired the car late in 1960 after completion by Pinin Farina.

  3. 1974-07-01 → 1977-03-01Private sale
    Ward Orndoff
    partial 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.

  4. 1977-03-01 → 1995Private sale
    Burt 'Skip' Norris
    partial 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.

  5. 1995 → 1999Private sale
    Bob Slack
    partial documentation

    Dealer who kept the car primarily in Atlanta, Georgia, with occasional appearances noted in Milan, Italy.

  6. 1999 → 2001Private sale
    Consignor
    partial documentation

    First period of consignor ownership; sold the car two years after acquiring it to a close acquaintance.

  7. 2001 →Private sale
    Dedicated vintage Ferrari collector, friend of consignor
    partial documentation

    Kept the car carefully garaged for roughly 13 years, accumulating only about 100 miles, largely on a private circuit; routine servicing maintained throughout.

  8. Date unknownAcquisition unknown
    Joseph Prestia
    partial documentation

    New York-based subsequent owner; no specific dates recorded.

  9. Date unknownAcquisition unknown
    Gary C. Downey
    partial documentation

    New York-based subsequent owner; no specific dates recorded.

  10. Date unknownPrivate sale
    Consignor
    full 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

  1. 1995-05-01
    1995 Highlands Classic

    Car was observed at this historic event while in the possession of Burt Norris.

Maintenance & restoration

  1. 1977
    Bodywork

    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.

  2. 2015Restoration
    The 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.

  3. 2015
    Inspection

    Ferrari Classiche certification obtained following completion of the restoration.

    Application made by the consignor after the restoration was finalised in early 2015.

  4. 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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