1962 Ferrari 250 GTE 2+2 Series II
- Engine
- Modified Colombo V12 (outside-plug), based on Tipo 128 block, ~320 bhp and 370 lb-ft torque, fed by Weber 40DC26 carburetors
- Colour
- Black over beige leather
The Ferrari 250 GTE 2+2 (chassis 3723 GT) was among the first series-produced four-seat grand tourers from Maranello, built between 1960 and 1963 and the best-selling Ferrari of its era. Delivered new in Paris in August 1962, this example passed through a colourful chain of French ownership with rumoured connections to several prominent figures in the French pop music world. It retains its original engine and gearbox, carries Ferrari Classiche certification, and is presented in its original Nero over Beige colour scheme.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold €342,500 (≈ $377K)
- —Auction saleSold US$682,000
- → 1962-08-08Factory deliveryFranco Britannic Autos Limitedpartial documentation
Ferrari's official Paris distributor, served as delivery agent for the car before handover to the first private owner.
- 1962-08-08 → 1963-03-01Factory deliveryHenry Rousselpartial documentation
Parisian first owner who retained the car for approximately seven months before selling it on.
- 1963-03-01 →Private salePierre Fabrepartial documentation
Parisian pharmaceuticals executive who acquired the car from Roussel; duration of ownership not specified.
- 1969-03-01 →Acquisition unknownUnidentified owner noted in Dijonnone documentation
Car was recorded as being located in Dijon by this date; owner identity not given.
- 1974 → 2006Private saleUnidentified long-term ownerpartial documentation
Held the car for approximately three decades before parting with it.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownIbrahim Richard Btesh (stage name Richard Anthony)none documentation
Rumoured ownership only; reportedly a French entertainer who allegedly lent the car to pop star Claude François.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownFrance Gallnone documentation
French singer mentioned as part of the same unconfirmed ownership chain following the Richard Anthony connection.
- Date unknownPrivate saleJay Kaypartial documentation
Founding member of Jamiroquai and noted sports car enthusiast; acquired the car at some point after 2006 and had it maintained by Joe Macari Performance Cars.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- —InspectionFerrari Classiche
Ferrari Classiche certification awarded, confirming the car retains its matching original engine and gearbox.
- —ServiceJoe Macari Performance Cars
Ongoing maintenance carried out by a specialist performance car workshop, keeping the car in ready-to-use condition.
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