1961 Ferrari 250 GT Series II Cabriolet (Pininfarina)
- Engine
- 3.0L V12 (Colombo, outside-plug, Tipo 128F designation)
- Colour
- 'Rosso Corsa' (red)
Chassis 2683 GT is a 1961 Ferrari 250 GT Series II Pininfarina Cabriolet, one of only 200 built, powered by the outside-plug Tipo 128F Colombo V-12 derived from the 250 Testa Rossa. Delivered new through Franco-Brittanic Autos in Paris, it spent roughly two decades in the French capital before passing through Italian and Swiss ownership, receiving a full restoration by Bacchelli and Villa and later a comprehensive cosmetic overhaul in California. It has been exhibited at Cavallino Classic and Ferrari Owners Club events across Europe and the United States.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$1,105,000
- 1961 →Private saleGeorges Baudpartial documentation
Chief chemist and director of French perfume house Parfums Carven; first retail owner, based in Paris.
- 1961-07-10 →Factory deliveryFranco-Brittanic Autos (Walter Sleator)partial documentation
Paris-based distributor that received the car directly from the factory at Maranello; served as the initial point of sale.
- 1994 → 2000Acquisition unknownSwiss-based enthusiastpartial documentation
Actively used the car at Ferrari Owners Club rallies and exhibitions across Switzerland and Austria.
- 2000 → 2004Acquisition unknownLondon-based ownerpartial documentation
Continued participation in Ferrari Owners Club gatherings while the car was based in England.
- 2004 → 2008Acquisition unknownCalifornia-based ownerpartial documentation
Initiated a major refurbishment in 2008 by Kevin Kay Restorations in Redding, California, including new Rosso Corsa paint, chrome work, and a Cognac leather interior totaling over $120,000.
- 2013 → 2013Acquisition unknownFrank Ricciardellipartial documentation
Friend of Oscar Davis; acquired and then promptly sold the car to Davis shortly after purchase.
- 2013 →Private saleOscar Davisfull documentation
Interior upholstery was returned to factory-correct black with a matching soft top during his ownership; car is offered from his personal collection.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownTwo subsequent Paris-area ownersnone documentation
Together with the first owner, these successive keepers accumulated over 152,000 miles by the car's 21st year; all remained in the greater Paris region.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownNorthern Italy-based ownerpartial documentation
Commissioned a multi-year restoration by Bacchelli and Villa of Bastiglia; the car was repainted dark blue with fresh black upholstery during this ownership.
Competition
- 20052005 Cavallino Classic Concours d'Elegance
- 20072007 Cavallino Classic Concours d'Elegance
- —Ferrari Owners ClubFerrari Owners Club events, Switzerland and Austria
Car was regularly shown and rallied at club events across Switzerland and Austria between 1994 and early 2000.
- —Ferrari Owners ClubFerrari Owners Club events, England
Continued club event appearances while the car was based in London, up to 2004.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2008RestorationKevin Kay Restorations
Extensive cosmetic and mechanical improvements including a full respray in Rosso Corsa, fresh chrome work throughout, and a new Cognac leather interior.
Work undertaken in Redding, California; supported by invoices totalling over $120,000.
- —RestorationBacchelli and Villa
Comprehensive two-year restoration carried out while the car was in northern Italian ownership; bodywork was refinished in dark blue and the interior retrimmed in black.
Workshop located in Bastiglia, Italy; described as a noted marque restoration firm.
- —Bodywork
Cabin upholstery replaced and returned to the factory-original black shade with a matching soft top, while the 2008 exterior paintwork was retained.
Carried out during Oscar Davis's ownership after 2013.
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