1962 Ferrari 250 GT California Spider SWB
- Engine
- Tipo 168/61, V12, large-valve heads, up to 280 bhp
- Colour
- Dark red ('Rosso' 10593)
The 55th of 56 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spiders built, chassis 4131 GT was completed in late December 1962 and delivered new through Automobile Monteverdi in Basel to its first owner in Binningen. Finished in a deep red with beige leather, it features open headlamps, the later Tipo 168/61 engine, Dunlop disc brakes, and widened track. A remarkably unmolested survivor, it retains its original drivetrain and interior, has accumulated roughly 88,500 km across a documented chain of Swiss, Canadian, and American owners, and holds Ferrari Classiche certification with Red Book.
Ownership
- —Auction saleEstimate US$10,500,000 – US$13,000,000
- 1963-02-19 →Factory deliveryJohn Ambornfull documentation
First registered owner, based in Binningen, Switzerland. Car delivered via authorized Swiss Ferrari dealer and documented in a published volume on the dealership.
- → 1971Acquisition unknownRalph Olingerpartial documentation
Former Olympic medal-winning alpine skier; one of several Swiss owners following the first owner, per marque historian Marcel Massini.
- 1971 → 1983Private saleGeorge Carrickfull documentation
Ontario, Canada resident who acquired the car via dealer Rob de la Rive Box at roughly 55,000 km. Authored a dedicated book on the model featuring this car on the cover, and showed it at Ferrari Club of America gatherings. Also established a lasting connection with young technician Remo Ferri through servicing the car.
- 1983 →Private saleDr. Jurg Heerpartial documentation
Swiss buyer who purchased the car at approximately 80,000 km, though it apparently remained in North America shortly after the transaction.
- → 1992Acquisition unknownWalt McCunepartial documentation
Operated Modena Imports in Los Angeles; held the car in North America following the Swiss sale.
- 1992 → 1994-12-01Acquisition unknownJim Wollisoffpartial documentation
Based on Long Island; held the car for roughly two years before selling to the current consignor.
- 1994-12-01 →Private saleCurrent ownerfull documentation
Has held the car for approximately 25 years; during this period Ferrari Classiche certification and the accompanying Red Book were obtained confirming original drivetrain and components.
Competition
- 1973Ferrari Club of AmericaFerrari Club of America Annual Meeting 1973
Car exhibited by owner George Carrick at the club's yearly gathering.
- 1975Ferrari Club of AmericaFerrari Club of America Annual Meeting 1975
Car exhibited by owner George Carrick at the club's yearly gathering.
- 1977Ferrari Club of AmericaFerrari Club of America Annual Meeting 1977
Car exhibited by owner George Carrick at the club's yearly gathering.
Maintenance & restoration
- —ServiceMaranello Motors
Routine servicing carried out at Maranello Motors in Toronto during George Carrick's ownership, where the car was attended to by a young mechanic named Remo Ferri.
This service visit is noted as the origin of R. Ferri Automotive, which became one of Canada's prominent Ferrari dealerships.
- —InspectionFerrari Classiche
Ferrari Classiche certification awarded, confirming the car retains its original engine, gearbox, differential, and other drivetrain components as delivered, including Borrani wire wheels. A Red Book was issued to document this status.
Certification was obtained during the current owner's tenure prior to cataloguing.
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