1958 Ferrari 250 GT Ellena Coupé
- Engine
- 3.0L Colombo short-block V12 (tipo 128C)
- Colour
- Black
The Ferrari 250 GT Ellena (chassis 0861 GT) is the 40th of just 50 examples bodied by Ezio Ellena's carrozzeria, assembled in early 1958 and sold new to a Modena resident. Distinguished from its Boano predecessors by a raised roofline and mechanical refinements including a ZF steering system and larger brakes, it later passed through American ownership for over five decades. Highlights include a 32-year single-owner tenure and participation in events such as the Amelia Island Concours and the Colorado Grand.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$671,000
- 1958 → 1959Factory deliveryAntonio Fioranipartial documentation
Resident of Modena, took delivery of the completed car in early 1958. Sold or transferred the car within approximately one year.
- 1959 →Acquisition unknownLuigi Chinettipartial documentation
Imported the Ferrari to the United States from Italy around 1959; role appears to be that of importer or dealer rather than long-term private owner.
- → 1970Acquisition unknownFitzgerald Motorspartial documentation
Dealership located in Evanston, Illinois, held the car by 1969 and sold it in January 1970.
- 1970 → 2002-02-01Private saleBradley Ballesfull documentation
Dallas, Texas-based owner who retained the car for over 32 years; commissioned an engine rebuild by marque specialist John Hajduk in 1972.
- 2002-02-01 → 2012-10-01Private saleJack Boxstromfull documentation
Noted racer and longtime RM automotive specialist; used the car actively at touring, exhibition, and historic race events over approximately a decade before selling.
- 2012-10-01 →Private saleImtiaz Sheikfull documentation
Dubai-based owner who acquired the car via a representative and returned it to the US for an extensive restoration completed by 2018, including repaint and interior retrim.
Competition
- 20032003 Amelia Island Concours d'EleganceDriver: Jack Boxstrom
Car attended by invitation; classified as an exhibition or concours appearance during Boxstrom's ownership.
- 2004-05-012004 Highlands Classic TourDriver: Jack Boxstrom
Touring event held in North Carolina in May 2004.
- 2004-07-01Shell Historic ChallengeFerrari & Maserati FestivalDriver: Jack Boxstrom
Historic race event held at Lime Rock in Connecticut, approximately two months after the North Carolina touring event.
- 20082008 Colorado GrandFinisher
Car successfully completed this touring rally event during Boxstrom's ownership period.
Maintenance & restoration
- 1972Engine rebuildJohn Hajduk
The V-12 engine was overhauled by marque specialist John Hajduk.
Work carried out during Bradley Balles's ownership.
- 2017RestorationReincarnation Auto
A comprehensive two-year cosmetic and mechanical refurbishment was completed, culminating in a full repaint in black.
Work commenced after 2012 and was carried out by Jim Verhey's shop in Colorado Springs, commissioned by Imtiaz Sheik.
- 2018BodyworkCar Classic
The interior was fully re-trimmed with green leather seating, carpeting, and door panels.
Completed following the repaint, as part of the broader restoration program.
- 2019MechanicalPatrick Ottis
Drum brakes were rebuilt, rear axle seals replaced, wheel cylinders re-torqued, and the master cylinder addressed. The starter motor was swapped for a correct Marelli unit, and battery cable, starter relay, and signal wire were replaced and rewired.
Invoices totalling approximately $11,000 on file for this work.
- 2020Service
Formal inspection and scheduled tune-up carried out in spring, including fitting a larger battery and a thorough full-vehicle detail.
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