1958 Ferrari 250 GT Coupé by Carrozzeria Ellena
- Engine
- 2.95L SOHC V12 with triple Weber carburetors, 240 bhp at 7,000 rpm
- Colour
- Metallic blue ('Azzurro Metallizzato') body with dark blue cabin trim
Chassis 0855 GT is a 1958 Ferrari 250 GT Coupé with coachwork by Carrozzeria Ellena, one of approximately fifty such bodies fitted to the 250 GT series between 1956 and 1958. Notably delivered new to New York with a dual brake master cylinder and vented racing drums — reportedly unique among its type — the car retains matching numbers throughout. Following several decades of California ownership, a meticulous restoration of over 3,500 man-hours was completed circa 2020, earning Platinum level recognition at Cavallino and multiple class awards. The car is Ferrari Classiche Red Book certified.
Ownership
- 2024-01-25Auction saleEstimate US$1,100,000 – US$1,300,000
- 1958 →Factory deliveryHenry Gibsonpartial documentation
First owner, based in New York City. Vehicle reportedly delivered with unique dual brake master cylinder and vented racing drums, suggesting sporting intent, though no competitive history is recorded.
- 1971 →Mike Curleypartial documentation
Owner based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
- → 2014Candace Danielspartial documentation
Long-term custodian based in Mountain View, California; retained the car until 2014 when it was sold and restoration commenced.
- 2014 →Private salePost-2014 restoration ownerfull documentation
Commissioned an extensive restoration exceeding 3,500 labor hours, bringing the car to concours condition. Documentation on file includes original build sheet, restoration photographs, and a Massini history report.
- Date unknownBradley E. Ballespartial documentation
Brief ownership based in San Francisco, California.
Competition
- 20202020 Cavallino ConcoursPlatinum Level Score; Excellence in Class; Most Elegant
Held in Palm Beach; the car's concours debut following restoration. The Most Elegant award was given at the Sunday gathering at Mar-a-Lago.
- 2021Casa Ferrari display at Pebble BeachSelected as era representative among Classiche-certified vehicles
The car was chosen to represent its generation in the Ferrari-curated display at Pebble Beach following the pandemic interruption.
- 2022Ferrari Club of America Concours at the HillsBest V12 Ferrari
Event held at Fountain Hills.
- —Arizona Concours d'EleganceBest in Class
Described as approximately one year prior to the auction; the car won its class with ease.
- —Pebble Beach Concours d'EleganceNo award; highly admired
Displayed on the 18th Fairway; the judges' attention was drawn to competing models of a different type, though the car attracted considerable admiration.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2014Restoration
Comprehensive ground-up restoration initiated after acquisition in 2014, involving more than 3,500 man-hours. Work encompassed full bodywork in Azzurro Metallizzato with contrasting dark blue cabin trim and a red leather interior, as well as period-correct details throughout including headlight labels and engine bay items. Matching numbers verified across body, chassis, engine, gearbox, and differential.
Restoration was completed by approximately 2020 when the car debuted at Cavallino. The scarcity of surviving comparators made accurate referencing difficult.
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