1960 Ferrari 250 GT Coupé Series II
- Engine
- Tipo 128F, outside-plug V12, 240 bhp
- Colour
- Metallic blue
Chassis 1831 GT is a February 1960 Ferrari 250 GT Coupé second-series example, originally finished in Blu Sera with a Pelle Naturale interior and delivered through a Rome dealer to its first owner in Civitavecchia. After a decade in Italy the car passed through American military and Oregon-based ownership before reaching Scotland via an exchange deal in 1997. A comprehensive cosmetic restoration was undertaken around 1993, and a further refinish to metallic blue over tan was completed by Kent-based marque specialist Foskers, who confirmed the bodywork retains original factory welds and is free of corrosion. The car subsequently achieved a Best in Class award at the Hurlingham Club concours.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold €635,000 (≈ $699K)
- 1960 →Factory deliveryFilippo Palmapartial documentation
First owner, took delivery via a Rome dealer. Car was based in Civitavecchia and remained in Italy for roughly a decade.
- → 1971Acquisition unknownLee Chambersfull documentation
US Army helicopter pilot who used the car while posted in Germany, then shipped it to Oregon in early 1971. Period photographs document the car in both Germany and Oregon during his tenure.
- 1971 →Private saleDentist in Lake Oswego, Oregonpartial documentation
Purchased from Chambers after the car arrived in Oregon; profession and location noted but name not given.
- 1973 →Private saleEdgar familypartial documentation
Purchased when the car required a full rebuild; it was repainted in a light red shade and the leather was dyed black in 1993 during their ownership.
- 1997 →Private saleHamish Irvinepartial documentation
Scottish racing driver who brought the car to the UK in exchange for a British Touring Car Championship vehicle; subsequently sold it to a Glasgow buyer.
- → 2013Private saleMr McLeodpartial documentation
Glasgow-based owner who used the car infrequently, leaving the odometer at just over 31,600 km.
- 2013 →Private saleCurrent ownerfull documentation
Commissioned a full refinish in metallic blue with tan interior by Kent-based marque specialist Foskers, who confirmed the body to be rust-free with original factory welds still visible.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownRon Tonkin Gran Turismopartial documentation
Oregon dealership through which the car passed before reaching the Edgar family.
Competition
- —Hurlingham Club ConcoursBest in Class
London concours appearance following the Foskers restoration; the win demonstrated the quality of the refurbishment work.
- —Ferrari Owners Club events
Multiple show appearances at Ferrari Owners Club gatherings under current ownership; specific venues and dates not recorded.
- —Salon Privé
Exhibited at the British luxury and supercar concours event; no result or specific year stated.
Maintenance & restoration
- 1993Restoration
Full restoration carried out including a respray to Rosso Chiaro and dyeing of the leather interior to black.
Work was done during the Edgar family's ownership period.
- 2013BodyworkFoskers
Car sent to marque specialist Foskers for a complete refinish in metallic blue with a new tan interior trim; inspection during this work confirmed the bodywork was rust-free and retained original factory welds. A later-type cylinder head was also noted.
Work commissioned by the current owner shortly after acquisition; quality of finish subsequently validated by concours success.
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