1960 Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta SWB Competizione
- Engine
- Tipo 168, outside-plug non-siamesed head; replacement unit originally from a 250 GT LWB California Spider Alloy Competizione, ~259 hp at 7,400 rpm with competition camshaft and 9.5:1 compression
- Colour
- Rosso chiaro (light red)
Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta, chassis 2163 GT, is among the rarest of the type — approximately the 39th of 74 alloy-bodied Competizione examples produced — and retains its original rosso chiaro over nero specification from build in October 1960. Delivered in August 1961 to a Rome Ferrari dealer, it passed through Italian and then British ownership before a comprehensive restoration by Hall & Fowler Engineering in 1983. Later entered in multiple historic events across Europe, the car is distinguished by its high degree of chassis and body originality, having avoided serious racing damage during its period life.
Ownership
- —Auction saleEstimate €8,500,000 – €10,000,000
- —Auction saleEstimate US$9,500,000 – US$12,500,000
- 1961-08-22 → 1962-02-01Factory deliveryVincenzo Malagofull documentation
Official Ferrari dealer in Rome who retained the car for personal use rather than resale, for roughly half a year.
- 1962-02-01 → 1962-12-01Private saleBruno Zanettipartial documentation
Based in Casavatore; held the car for approximately ten months before selling it on.
- 1962-12-01 → 1963-02-01Private saleAldo Camnasiopartial documentation
Resident of Lissone, near Monza; ownership was brief before the car passed to a British buyer.
- 1963-02-01 →Private saleRobert McIntyrepartial documentation
British enthusiast who initiated a long succession of UK-based ownership of the berlinetta.
- 1969 →Acquisition unknownOliver Harrispartial documentation
Based in Surrey; part of the continuous chain of British ownership that followed McIntyre.
- 1983 → 1983Acquisition unknownDavid Walkerpartial documentation
The car passed through his collection alongside Roy Pearse during the same period in 1983.
- 1983 →Acquisition unknownRoy Pearsepartial documentation
During this ownership phase the car underwent a comprehensive restoration by Hall and Fowler Engineering in Lincolnshire.
- 1985 → 1985Private saleDan Marguliespartial documentation
London-based owner; acquired the car after its restoration was featured in the press, then sold it later the same year.
- 1985 → 1996-03-01Private saleStefano Durellipartial documentation
Based in Padova; campaigned the car in several vintage events over roughly a decade of ownership.
- 1996-03-01 → 2014-07-01Private saleAndrew Piskerpartial documentation
London-based owner who continued entering the car in historic events and commissioned a full engine rebuild by DK Engineering, as well as an interior refurbishment.
- 2014-07-01 →Private saleCurrent consignorpartial documentation
Carried out a sympathetic cosmetic refresh including exterior repaint in the correct original colour, dashboard restoration, and a brake system overhaul, while maintaining the car to a high standard.
Competition
- 1988AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix1988 AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix
One of three consecutive appearances at the Nürburgring event during Durelli's ownership.
- 1989AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix1989 AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix
Second of three entries at this Nürburgring historic meeting.
- 1991AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix1991 AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix
Third and final appearance at the Nürburgring event under Durelli's stewardship.
- 1992-07-011992 International Historic Race Festival
Held at Silverstone; one of two consecutive-year appearances at this meeting.
- 1993-07-011993 International Historic Race Festival
Silverstone appearance that also encompassed a display at the British Ferrari Owners' Club 25th Anniversary exhibition.
- 1997-07-011997 International Historic Race Festival
Silverstone entry made by Andrew Pisker after acquiring the car the previous year.
- 1999-04-01Tour Auto Historic1999 Tour Auto Historic
French touring event entered by Pisker; one of the final documented competitive outings on record.
Maintenance & restoration
- 1983RestorationHall & Fowler Engineering
The car underwent a complete restoration while passing through the collections of David Walker and Roy Pearse.
Lincolnshire-based workshop; restored condition was subsequently featured in Thoroughbred & Classic Cars, January 1985.
- 2016Bodywork
Exterior repainted in correct rosso chiaro; dashboard stripped and refinished with the appropriate wrinkle-finish surface treatment.
Undertaken by or on behalf of the current consignor as part of a broader return-to-original programme.
- 2016Mechanical
General mechanical sorting of the chassis, including a complete brake system rebuild.
Carried out in conjunction with the 2016 cosmetic work under the current owner.
- —Modification
A period-correct Tipo 168 engine, originally fitted to chassis 1615 GT — a 250 GT LWB California Spider Alloy Competizione — was installed in place of the original unit.
Work carried out during the 1970s; precise date and workshop unknown.
- —Engine rebuildDK Engineering
A thorough engine rebuild was carried out by a well-regarded UK Ferrari specialist.
Commissioned by Andrew Pisker during his ownership from 1996 to 2014; precise date not recorded in the prose.
- —Maintenance
Interior refurbished with period-correct nero leather and complementary carpets.
Carried out during Andrew Pisker's ownership; date unspecified.
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