1962 Ferrari 250 GTE 2+2 Series I
- Engine
- Tipo 128E, 3.0L V12, outside-plug configuration, 240 bhp
- Colour
- Smoky grey ('Grigio Fumo')
Chassis 2675 is a matching-numbers 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE 2+2 Series I, one of approximately 296 examples of the first series of Ferrari's pioneering four-seat grand tourer. Delivered new to the United States, it passed through numerous American owners over several decades and accumulated a documented ownership history supported by a Marcel Massini report. The car retains its original Grigio Fumo exterior colour and received significant mechanical and cosmetic refurbishment in the early 2000s as well as a comprehensive engine rebuild in 2006–2007.
Ownership
- 2022-07-03Auction saleSold CHF 225,000 (≈ $248K)
- → 1977Factory deliveryDean A McGeepartial documentation
Original buyer when new in the USA; placed the car in his Preservation Hall Museum in Oklahoma City before December 1974. Vehicle was originally finished in Grigio Fumo with Beige leather.
- 1977 → 1979Private saleUnknown buyernone documentation
Identity not recorded; car changed hands in 1977.
- 1979 →Private saleEdward Boylepartial documentation
Resident of Shawnee Mission, Kansas; odometer showed roughly 40,000 miles at time of acquisition. Subsequently traded the car against a Jaguar.
- 1983 →Acquisition unknownJames A Tiptonpartial documentation
Initially based in Chicago from 1983, later relocated to New Jersey by 1986. Sold to the next owner thereafter.
- 1988-04-01 → 1996-05-01Private saleCraig Balabanpartial documentation
Purchased in April 1988 following the engine rebuild advertised by prior owner.
- 1996-05-01 → 2002-10-01Private saleJerry Bensingerpartial documentation
Resident of Youngstown, Ohio; had the car fully stripped, repainted and refurbished around 2000, including cylinder head work, replacement of valve components and water pump, plus a complete interior re-trim.
- 2002-10-01 → 2007AuctionNew York bidder at Bonhams Hershey 2002partial documentation
Won the car at Bonhams Hershey sale (Lot 221) with 62,622 miles showing; odometer had reached only 63,570 miles by 2007, indicating very limited use. A full engine rebuild was completed by Pino Narducci of New York between late 2006 and mid-2007.
- 2008-07-01 →Private saleCurrent vendorfull documentation
Acquired from Copley Motorcars Corp of Needham, Massachusetts; vehicle has been stored since purchase and will need recommissioning. Documentation includes a bill of sale copy and a Massachusetts title reassignment document.
- Date unknownPrivate saleUnidentified Kansas dealernone documentation
Dealer who accepted the GTE in part-exchange for a Jaguar and held it until selling to the next private owner.
- Date unknownPrivate saleRoger Moffatpartial documentation
Resident of Lawrence, Kansas; purchased from the dealer that had taken it in trade.
- Date unknownPrivate saleDavid Frassinellipartial documentation
Resident of Bridgeport, Connecticut; advertised the car after an engine rebuild with approximately 58,000 miles on the odometer.
Competition
- 19601960 Le Mans 24 Hours
An early prototype of the 250 GTE model appeared at the circuit serving as the Race Director's car, not as a competitor.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2000Restoration
Car was fully stripped and repainted; cylinder heads were resurfaced; valve seats, damaged guides, and the water pump were replaced; interior was retrimmed with new headlining, leather, and carpets.
Commissioned by Jerry Bensinger during his ownership; car showed 62,622 miles at the subsequent 2002 auction.
- 2006Engine rebuildPino Narducci
Thorough engine overhaul completed between December 2006 and May 2007, encompassing new valves and guides, pistons and rings, bearings, seals, and gaskets. A new clutch disc and pressure plate, overdrive switch, and complete ANSA exhaust system with hangers were also fitted.
Located in New York; only approximately 80 miles were covered after the rebuild before the car was offered for sale in 2007.
- —Engine rebuild
Engine rebuilt prior to advertisement for sale at approximately 58,000 miles; workshop and precise date not recorded.
Work was carried out during David Frassinelli's ownership.
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