1960 Ferrari 250 GT Series II Pininfarina Coupé
- Engine
- 3.0L inline-six (outside-plug 128F type), six separate intake ports
Chassis 1625 is a 1960 Ferrari 250 GT Series II Pininfarina Coupé, one of approximately 353 notchback coupés built between 1958 and 1960, and among the most desirable of the range. Factory-destined for California but delivered new through Garage Francorchamps in Belgium, it has remained in that country throughout its life. All major numbers match. In the mid-2000s the car underwent a comprehensive restoration by Dino Cognolato and Corrado Patella's Omega Officina, emerging in 2009. It subsequently won the Prix d'Élégance at the Zoute Concours d'Élégance in 2014, and holds Ferrari Classiche certification.
Ownership
- 2018-10-05Auction saleSold €860,000 (≈ $946K)
- 1960-02-04 →Private saleTheo de Montpellierpartial documentation
First registered owner, took delivery via Jacques Swaters' Garage Francorchamps in Belgium. Car had originally been designated for California but was instead delivered to Belgium.
- 1976-12-24 →Acquisition unknownJean-Marie Capfull documentation
Acquisition date supported by a registration document present in the file.
- 1978-05-15 → 2005-02-07Acquisition unknownEnnio Gianarollifull documentation
Ferrari collector who kept the car as a static display piece without registering it during his ownership period.
- 2005-02-07 →Private saleCurrent vendorfull documentation
Commissioned a comprehensive restoration shortly after purchase, completed in 2009; accompanying file includes Ferrari Classiche certification, restoration invoices, and Belgian registration document.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownLouis Galandpartial documentation
Second owner in the Belgian chain of custody; no acquisition date recorded.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownUnidentified third ownernone documentation
Identity not established; position in the ownership sequence confirmed but no details available.
Competition
- 2014Zoute Concours d'Élégance 2014Prix d'Élégance winner
Car entered following completion of the Cognolato restoration; awarded the top elegance prize at this Belgian concours event.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2005RestorationCarrozzeria Nova Rinascente
Full coachwork and chassis restoration carried out by Dino Cognolato's Carrozzeria Nova Rinascente in Vigonza, Italy, encompassing the body, chassis, all brightwork, badges, and exterior trim elements.
Work commissioned by the current owner shortly after acquisition in February 2005.
- 2009InspectionCarrozzeria Nova Rinascente
Restoration completed and car released from Cognolato's workshop, subsequently certified by Ferrari Classiche with a Red Book issued.
Restoration invoices and Belgian Carte Grise accompany the car.
- —Engine rebuildOmega Officina
Comprehensive mechanical overhaul by Corrado Patella's Omega Officina, covering the engine, carburettors, gearbox, overdrive unit, rear axle, suspension, brakes, and cooling system.
Carried out in parallel with the coachwork restoration; Patella is noted as a specialist in both road and competition Ferrari restorations.
- —MaintenanceElettrauto Franco
Full refurbishment of the electrical system and all dashboard instruments by Elettrauto Franco.
- —MaintenanceLuppi
Complete re-trimming of the interior by Luppi of Modena; carpets and headlining renewed by Dino Cognolato.
New 16-inch Borrani wire wheels were also fitted as part of the overall restoration.
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