1962 Ferrari 250 GT Cabriolet Series II
- Engine
- Colombo V12, Tipo 128F, with external spark plugs and hairpin valve springs
- Colour
- 'Grigio Conchiglia' (shell grey)
Ferrari 250 GT Series II Cabriolet, chassis 3459 GT, was completed in July 1962 in Grigio Notte over a Rosso vinyl and leather interior, supplied new with a factory hardtop to a Milan-based company. It spent its entire documented life in Italy across multiple owners before a comprehensive restoration was carried out by specialist workshops in the Modena area. Certified by Ferrari Classiche in 2013, the car retains its original Tipo 128F Colombo V-12 and gearbox.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold €1,692,500 (≈ $1.86M)
- 1962-07-01 → 1977Factory deliveryPezziol GB S.p.A.full documentation
Milan-based company that took initial delivery of the car. Retained the vehicle in company ownership for approximately 15 years.
- 1977 → 1983Acquisition unknownClara Giulipartial documentation
Second registered owner, sharing the same address as Pezziol GB, suggesting a family connection to the business. Car remained in Milan during this period.
- 1983 →Private salePier Luigi Bottinipartial documentation
Milan-based owner who was observed driving the car at a Ferrari event in Modena in 1983. Sold the car at some point thereafter, after which it passed through five further Italian owners across several cities.
- 2012 →Private saleCurrent consignorfull documentation
Commissioned a comprehensive restoration by specialist workshops in the Modena area, including mechanical work, interior retrimming, and a repaint. Obtained Ferrari Classiche certification in 2013 confirming original drivetrain.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownItalian owner based in Torinonone documentation
One of five successive owners across Torino, Mornago, Ispra, and Novara during roughly a 20-year span following Bottini's ownership.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownItalian owner based in Mornagonone documentation
Part of the chain of five successive Italian owners following Bottini.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownItalian owner based in Ispranone documentation
Part of the chain of five successive Italian owners following Bottini.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownFirst Italian owner based in Novaranone documentation
One of two successive owners in Novara, part of the broader chain following Bottini.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownSecond Italian owner based in Novaranone documentation
Final owner in the chain of five before the current consignor acquired the car.
Competition
- 1983Ferrari Days ModenaDriver: Pier Luigi Bottini
Car was observed being driven by its then-owner at this Ferrari gathering in Modena shortly after his acquisition of the vehicle.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2012Engine rebuildToni Auto
Mechanical restoration of the drivetrain carried out by Toni Auto, a specialist workshop based in Maranello.
Ferrari Classiche subsequently confirmed in 2013 that the original engine and gearbox are retained.
- 2012BodyworkSport Auto
Full respray in Grigio Conchiglia, a colour chosen by the owner in reference to a family-owned example in the same livery.
Work carried out at Sport Auto's premises in Modena.
- 2012RestorationLuppi
Interior completely retrimmed in black leather with beige carpeting.
Undertaken by Luppi, a trim specialist based in Modena.
- 2013InspectionFerrari Classiche
Ferrari Classiche certification confirming the car retains its original drivetrain components, including the matching engine and gearbox.
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