1963 Ferrari 250 GT Lusso Berlinetta
- Engine
- 3.0L V12 twin-cam, three twin-choke Weber carburettors, 240 bhp at 7,500 rpm
- Colour
- Black ('Nero')
Chassis 5087GT is the 119th of 350 Ferrari 250 GT Lusso Berlinettas built, completed on 27 September 1963 and displayed at the Paris Motor Show that year. Originally delivered to a French industrialist through the Franco-Britannic Autos distributor, the car has spent its entire life in France and retains fully matching numbers — chassis, engine, and gearbox — along with the factory build sheet. It has participated in several classic touring events and underwent a comprehensive engine overhaul in 2021. Ferrari Classiche certification was in progress at the time of cataloguing.
Ownership
- 2022-10-09Auction saleSold €1,700,000 (≈ $1.87M)
- 1963 → 1963Factory deliveryFranco-Britannic Autosfull documentation
French Ferrari distributor that took initial delivery and displayed the car at the Paris Motor Show in autumn 1963 before selling it to the first private buyer.
- 1963 →Private saleGaston Burgerfull documentation
French industrialist based in Reuil-Malmaison who registered the car on French plates. Held the car for approximately two years before returning it to the selling dealer.
- → 1966-05-01Private saleFranco-Britannic Autospartial documentation
Dealer reacquired the car from Burger and subsequently resold it to the next owner in May 1966.
- 1966-05-01 →Private saleMr Beaudoinpartial documentation
Second private owner; the Massini report documents several subsequent French registration changes through the 1980s.
- → 1993Acquisition unknownFrench private owner prior to 1993partial documentation
One or more French owners held the car between Beaudoin and the 1993 auction sale; the Massini report tracks registration changes into the 1980s.
- 1993 →AuctionMost recent private ownerfull documentation
Purchased at a French auction in 1993 and retained the car for approximately 28 years. Had mechanical work carried out between 1993 and 2006, and commissioned a full engine rebuild by specialist Tissier in late 2021.
Competition
- 1994Tour Auto Optic 2000
First of three participations in this French historic touring event by the most recent owner.
- 1995Rallye du Maroc Classique
- 1996Tour Auto Optic 2000
- 1996Coupe des Alpes
- 2002Tour Auto Optic 2000
- 2006VIII Tour España
- 2015Chantilly Arts & Concours
Maintenance & restoration
- 1963Maintenance
Car completed at the factory and prepared for display at the 1963 Paris Motor Show.
Original factory specification: Nero (black) exterior with dark beige Connolly leather interior.
- 1997Repair
Sill sections and wing apertures replaced due to corrosion damage.
Body otherwise reported as entirely original and accident-free, which is noted as especially significant given the difficulty of repairing the front section of this model.
- 2021Engine rebuildTissier
Complete mechanical overhaul including a full engine restoration, with expenditure exceeding €30,000.
Carried out by a well-regarded French Ferrari specialist; brought the car to a condition described as close to new.
- —Mechanical
Various mechanical and usability improvements carried out progressively over a multi-year period following purchase.
Work took place between 1993 and 2006 to improve the car's everyday usability while retaining its original condition.
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