1963 Ferrari 250 GT/L Berlinetta (Lusso)

Belgian Ferrari distributor and one of four factory-preferred retailers; held the car only briefly before reselling to a US importer.

Greenwich, Connecticut dealer; arranged the car's first transatlantic crossing to the United States.

First recorded private owner, based in Sausalito, California.

Chicago-based owner who had the car repainted silver-grey metallic and the interior redone in black.

Hamburg, Germany-based owner who had the car extensively restored by Modena Motorsports near Düsseldorf, then sold it back to an Alabama dealer at a loss during the collector-car market downturn.

Alabama dealership that advertised the Ferrari in September 1993 following Modena Motorsports' restoration work, which covered paint, trim, mechanical, and wheel refurbishment.

Costa Mesa, California owner who subsequently sold the car for its second European journey.

Wassenaar, Netherlands dealership; had the car repainted silver-grey metallic before selling it to a nearby Dutch buyer.

Belgian collector who commissioned Modena Motorsports for extensive mechanical restoration including an engine rebuild to GTO spec, gearbox overhaul, brake upgrades, and a new stainless exhaust.

Huizen, Netherlands-based owner who later sold the car back through Modena Motorsports.

Certified Ferrari specialist near Düsseldorf who briefly took personal ownership before passing the car to a Belgian buyer.

Annapolis, Maryland owner who showed the car at a major Ferrari club concours in Virginia before selling it on.

Television personality and automotive specialist who commissioned a comprehensive two-year factory-correct restoration, including a fresh repaint in Grigio Ferro and new tobacco-toned upholstery, then had the car tuned and detailed by a Florida marque specialist before Ferrari Classiche certification was obtained.

Noted collector who presented the car at the Cavallino Classic in January 2011.

Maintains the car in climate-controlled storage at Automotive Restorations in Stratford, Connecticut, with ongoing routine care.

Alabama-based owner who held the car toward the end of the 1980s before it was taken back to Europe.

Stuart, Florida Ferrari specialist entrusted with final show preparation and facilitation of Ferrari Classiche certification and Red Book issuance.

Car was observed at this Modena Motorsports-organised Ferrari track event during the period it was owned by Dominique Balders.

Displayed by owner Don Heckler in Chantilly, Virginia.

Presented in Palm Beach, Florida while owned by the West Hartford, Connecticut collector.

Car was repainted in silver-grey metallic and the interior was reupholstered in black during Robert White's ownership.

Car was repainted in silver-grey metallic by CC Classics prior to sale.

Complete engine rebuild using GTO-specification pistons, gearbox overhaul with a taller final drive ratio, upgraded brakes, and fitment of a new ANSA stainless-steel exhaust system, commissioned by Dominique Balders.

Car was also regularly maintained by Modena Motorsports during Balders' ownership in subsequent years.

Comprehensive two-year restoration to factory-correct standards by F40 Motorsports, including a repaint in Grigio Ferro and a new tobacco-toned upholstery interior.

Restoration began in 2009 and spanned approximately two years.

Under Axel Urban's ownership, Modena Motorsports carried out a restoration including fresh paintwork, re-plated brightwork, refurbished Borrani wire wheels, and a new Connolly leather interior with replacement dashboard, carpets, and headliner. Carburetors were rebuilt, the brake system overhauled with a new master cylinder, and a new exhaust system fitted.

Work was advertised by subsequent dealer S&S Imports in September 1993.

Regular maintenance carried out by Modena Motorsports over the few years following the 2001 rebuild.

Car submitted to Ferrari factory for Classiche certification; all components confirmed original except the gearbox, which is of correct type. Ferrari Red Book issued.

Final preparation and detailing to show standards carried out by Greg Jones of Stuart, Florida, prior to submission.

Automotive Restorations in Stratford, Connecticut carried out a thorough inspection and major service to ensure the prior restoration remained in fresh condition ahead of the auction.

Car has been kept in climate-controlled storage at this facility during the current owner's tenure.