1963 Ferrari 250 GTE (third series)
- Colour
- 'Grigio Argento' (silver grey)
The Ferrari 250 GTE was the marque's first production four-seater, introduced to the public at the 1960 Le Mans 24 Hours as a course-car and formally launched at the Paris Motor Show shortly thereafter. Chassis 4295 GT is the 735th of 954 examples built, falling within the third and final production series. Delivered new in March 1963 through Ferrari's official French importer near Paris, the car spent several decades in French ownership before passing to Italy, where it was comprehensively restored to its original Grigio Argento over black leather specification. It has covered just over 2,500 km since the restoration and is accompanied by a documented history.
Ownership
- —Auction saleEstimate €285,000 – €340,000
- —Auction saleEstimate €335,000 – €385,000
- 1963-04-02 → 1966-03-01Factory deliveryJean-Philippe Salmsonfull documentation
Resident of Neuilly; registered the car under French plate 38 NJ 75. The car was returned to the supplying dealer for mechanical servicing approximately two years into his ownership.
- 1966-03-01 → 1968-06-01Private saleVerreries Lefeburefull documentation
Corporate owner that retained the original registration number; a second service was carried out at the supplying dealer in September 1966.
- 1968-06-01 → 1979-04-01Private saleBernard Courtyfull documentation
Based in Bordeaux; re-registered the car under plate 1699 CB 33 following acquisition.
- 1979-04-01 → 1987-08-01Private saleGilbert Nouryfull documentation
Normandy-based owner who re-registered the car as 4201 RA 27 and kept it for approximately eight years.
- 1987-08-01 → 2002Private saleMichel Maumontfull documentation
Resident of Evry; registered the car as 250 ZJ 91. During his tenure the car was repainted red while retaining its original black interior, and by late 1998 it was noted as requiring restoration.
- 2002 → 2011-12-01Private saleChristiano Luzzagopartial documentation
Italian dealer based in Roncadelle who listed the car for sale in April 2002 after completing a full restoration returning it to the original colour scheme; the car still carried French plates at that time.
- 2011-12-01 → 2012-11-01Private saleFinseifull documentation
Milan-based company that registered the car in Italy as EJ 437 GH.
- 2012-11-01 →Private saleJúlius Horváthfull documentation
Current owner; kept the car in Italy for a short mechanical overhaul after purchase, then drove it just over 2,500 km. The accompanying history file includes a provenance document compiled by a French Ferrari historian.
Competition
- 19601960 Le Mans 24 Hours
The 250 GTE model made its public debut at this event serving as the official course-marshals car, not as a racing entrant.
Maintenance & restoration
- 1965MechanicalFranco-Brittanic Autos
The car was returned to Franco-Brittanic Auto's for a mechanical overhaul approximately two years after first delivery.
- 1966ServiceFranco-Brittanic Autos
A second service was performed at Franco-Brittanic during the car's registration to Verreries Lefebure.
- 2012Mechanical
A mechanical overhaul was conducted in Italy over several weeks following acquisition by the most recent owner.
Work took place before the car left Italy with its new owner.
- —Bodywork
The car was repainted red at an undetermined point; the original black interior and carpeting were retained. Condition at that stage was noted as requiring further restoration.
Observed in this state in November 1998 during Michel Maumont's ownership.
- —Restoration
A comprehensive restoration was completed returning the car to its factory-original Grigio Argento exterior over black leather interior specification.
Carried out prior to April 2002 while in the hands of dealer Christiano Luzzago; the car was offered for sale in that restored condition.
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