1963 Ferrari 250 GTE
- Colour
- Dark blue over red
Chassis 4323 GT is a third-series Ferrari 250 GTE 2+2, the 93rd example of its series and the 744th of 954 produced between 1960 and 1963. Completed at the factory in March 1963 and delivered new to a Paris dealer, it was originally finished in Grigio Argento over red leather. After passing through Germany the car was brought to Italy, where it received Ferrari Classiche certification confirming its original chassis and engine. It currently presents as a well-turned-out driver-quality example in Blu Scuro over Rosso.
Ownership
- —Auction saleEstimate £315,000 – £350,000
- 1963-03-01 →Factory deliveryFranco-Britannic Autos SApartial documentation
Paris-based dealership that took original factory delivery of the car in Grigio Argento over Rosso livery.
- Date unknownGerman owner or ownersnone documentation
Car passed through Germany at some point before being brought to Italy; no further detail provided.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownItalian-based ownerpartial documentation
Acquired the car roughly three years before the catalogue was written; initiated Ferrari Classiche certification confirming original chassis and engine, with gearbox replaced by a period-correct unit.
Competition
- 19601960 Le Mans 24 Hours
A prototype or pre-production example of the 250 GTE model served as the official course marshal's vehicle during the race, giving the new model its public debut.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Maintenance
Gearbox replaced with a period-correct unit of the appropriate type; original gearbox no longer present.
Noted during Ferrari Classiche evaluation.
- —InspectionFerrari Classiche
Ferrari Classiche certification completed, verifying that the original chassis and engine are both present and correct.
Carried out after the car was imported to Italy, approximately three years before the sale.
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