1961 Ferrari 250 GTE 2+2 Series I
- Engine
- 3.0L V12 Colombo, 237 hp
- Colour
- Rosso Bordeaux (deep burgundy red)
Chassis 2619 is a first-series Ferrari 250 GTE, the 142nd example produced, completed on 26 June 1961 and delivered through Franco-Britannic Autos in Paris. Its first owner was a French politician who served under several heads of government. After passing through various French hands, the car underwent a restoration in the mid-1990s before a comprehensive recommissioning in 2018–19 returned it to its original Rosso Bordeaux colouring with a beige Connolly leather interior.
Ownership
- —Auction saleEstimate €330,000 – €380,000
- —Auction saleSold €314,375 (≈ $346K)
- 1961 → 1964Private saleMr Chaledonepartial documentation
French politician active under multiple heads of government; vehicle was registered under his company name rather than personally.
- 1961-06-26 → 1961Factory deliveryFranco-Britannic Autosfull documentation
Paris-based dealership that took original factory delivery of the car before selling it to the first private owner later that year.
- 1964 →Private saleFriend of Chaledonepartial documentation
Acquired the car when Chaledone replaced it with a 330 GT; described as a personal acquaintance of the seller.
- 1994 →Acquisition unknownPhilippe Laurentpartial documentation
France-based owner confirmed in 1994; a restoration was carried out during 1994–1995 under his tenure.
- 2009 →Private saleCurrent consignorfull documentation
Purchased in France after the car had been refinished in silver metallic; commissioned a comprehensive restoration in 2018–2019 returning the car to its original Rosso Bordeaux livery with beige Connolly leather.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- 1994Restoration
The car underwent a restoration during 1994–95, details of scope not fully specified in the available documentation.
Carried out while the car was in French ownership, attributed to the period around Philippe Laurent's tenure.
- 2009Bodywork
The exterior was refinished in silver metallic paintwork prior to the sale to the current owner.
- 2018Restoration
A comprehensive full restoration was commissioned and completed by 2019, returning the car to its original delivery specification of Rosso Bordeaux bodywork and beige Connolly leather upholstery.
All costs documented by invoices; the Massini Report is included with the car.
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