1961 Dual-Ghia L 6.4 Fastback Coupé
- Engine
- 6.3L (383 cu in) V8
- Colour
- Black
Chassis 0302 is the first production Dual-Ghia L 6.4 fastback coupe built, one of only 26 ever made and the second car after the original prototype. Hand-assembled in Italy around a custom chassis with a Chrysler 383 cubic-inch V-8 and priced at $13,500, it features unique instruments and factory air conditioning, and is among a small group of four to six cars customised by George Barris for members of the Rat Pack. Reputedly first owned by Peter Lawford, it has since been comprehensively restored to a bare-metal standard with Bentley-specification leather trim.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$418,000
- 1960 → 1963Acquisition unknownPeter Lawfordpartial documentation
Said to be the original owner; this example was among a small group of L 6.4s customised by George Barris and delivered to Rat Pack members.
- 2006 →Acquisition unknownCurrent vendorpartial documentation
Acquired the car with under 40,000 miles recorded; subsequently directed a comprehensive three-year restoration including bare-metal respray in black and a Bentley-spec leather interior.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownDavid Lawrencepartial documentation
Held the car for several years following the Lawford period.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownHollywood actor and car enthusiastpartial documentation
A well-known but unnamed film industry figure who owned the car after David Lawrence.
Competition
- —Palos Verdes Concours d'EleganceBest of France & Italy class winner
Maintenance & restoration
- —ModificationGeorge Barris
George Barris customised the car along with a small group of similar L 6.4s destined for Rat Pack members, with changes including the fitting of Cibie headlights.
Believed to have been carried out at or around original delivery; between four and six cars received this treatment.
- —Restoration
A thorough three-year bare-metal restoration was completed just prior to the auction listing. The body was stripped and refinished in black, and the interior was retrimmed in Bentley-specification leather.
Commissioned by the current owner following the 2006 acquisition; described as just completed at the time of cataloguing.
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