1963 Ferrari 250 GT/L Berlinetta Lusso
- Engine
- 3.0L SOHC V12, aluminium block, three Weber 36DCS carburettors, ~240–250 bhp
- Colour
- Metallic pine green ('Pino Verde Metallizzato')
Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta Lusso, chassis 4735 GT, is the 84th of 350 examples built, completed in August 1963 and delivered via the Auto Becker dealership in Switzerland to its first owner in Ticino. Finished in Pino Verde Metallizzato over beige leather — believed original throughout — the car spent its early life in Europe before passing through two Italian owners and then entering the collection of noted Swiss enthusiast Erich Traber in 1983. Subsequent American and Belgian ownership included a thorough engine rebuild and full drivetrain overhaul, and the car has been demonstrated at events including the Ennstal-Classic in Austria.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold €2,016,000 (≈ $2.22M)
- 1963-08-01 → 1963-09-01Factory deliveryAuto Becker dealership, Switzerlandfull documentation
Car was dispatched from the factory and reportedly shown at the Frankfurt Motor Show before retail sale.
- 1963-09-01 →Private saleO. Barchi, Ticino, Switzerlandfull documentation
First private owner; took delivery in original Pino Verde Metallizzato over Beige leather, which the car is believed to still wear.
- → 1983Acquisition unknownSecond Italian ownernone documentation
Second of the two anonymous Italian owners; car subsequently moved to Switzerland.
- 1983 → 2003Acquisition unknownErich Traberpartial documentation
Prominent Swiss classic-car collector who held the car for roughly two decades.
- 2003 → 2004Acquisition unknownJack Braam-Rubenpartial documentation
Exhibited the car at the 2004 InterClassics show in Maastricht before selling it later that year.
- 2004 →Private saleEd Hall, California, USAfull documentation
Commissioned a full engine rebuild by Ferrari specialist Patrick Ottis, costing over $40,000; invoices on file.
- 2006-07-01 → 2011-08-01Private saleMichael S. Bruno Jr., New York, USAfull documentation
Purchased following an inspection by Miller Motor Cars; had suspension components rebuilt and engine serviced twice, plus a new exhaust fitted; drove fewer than 2,000 miles during tenure.
- 2011-08-01 →Private salePaul Verbeeck, Belgiumpartial documentation
Acquired the car by trading in a 365 GTB/4 Daytona Competizione; had a comprehensive mechanical rebuild done by Roelofs Engineering in the Netherlands during 2012–2013.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownFirst Italian ownernone documentation
One of two Italian owners through whom the car passed after its Swiss debut; no further detail given.
Competition
- 20042004 InterClassics Maastricht
Car was displayed as an exhibit by owner Jack Braam-Ruben at this Dutch classic-car show.
- —Ennstal-Classic, Austria
Car participated in this Austrian touring event during Paul Verbeeck's ownership, described as occurring in July of the year prior to cataloguing.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2004Engine rebuildPatrick Ottis
Complete engine rebuild carried out by noted Ferrari specialist Patrick Ottis shortly after Ed Hall acquired the car; total cost exceeded $40,000, with supporting invoices retained.
Work documented by invoices held on file.
- 2006Service
Engine serviced shortly after Michael S. Bruno Jr. acquired the car following a pre-purchase inspection.
Inspection prior to purchase was conducted by Miller Motor Cars on 11 July 2006.
- 2011Service
Engine serviced again and a new ANSA exhaust system fitted during Bruno's ownership.
Owner noted that fewer than 2,000 virtually trouble-free miles had been accumulated since the prior engine rebuild.
- —Mechanical
Shock absorbers, springs, and bushings rebuilt along with additional mechanical work undertaken during Bruno's ownership; total expenditure exceeded $11,000.
- —InspectionMiller Motor Cars
Pre-purchase inspection carried out by Miller Motor Cars on behalf of prospective buyer Michael S. Bruno Jr., confirming the car's condition.
Inspection took place on 11 July 2006.
- —RestorationRoelofs Engineering
Comprehensive overhaul of engine, gearbox, rear axle, suspension, and brakes performed by Roelofs Engineering in the Netherlands; work carried out across approximately two years.
Completed between 2012 and 2013; invoices available for review. This information was confirmed after the printed catalogue was issued.
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