One to Buy: Barn Find 1962 Ferrari 250 GT Cabriolet Series 2
Although Ferrari made a significant step towards productionisation when the company signed a cooperation agreement with Pininfarina in late 1952, it wasn’t until the 1960s dawned that the cars from Maranello were built in any substantial kind of numbers.
Alongside the four-seat 250 GTE, the second series 250 GT Coupe and Cabriolet were the first Ferraris to be sold in the several hundreds with no major production changes.
Unlike the Series 1 250 GT Cabriolet (which looked completely different to the Coupe of the time), the Series 2 was simply an open top version of the Coupe design.
Launched at the Paris Motor Show in October 1959, it was built on a traditional tubular steel chassis with independent coil spring front suspension and a live rear axle located by semi-elliptic springs and twin parallel trailing arms. In the engine bay was a three-litre 240bhp V12 hooked up to a four-speed overdrive gearbox.
Just a couple of hundred Series 2 Cabriolets were built between 1959 and 1962, one of which is currently being offered by Gullwing Motorcars of New York.
Chassis 3051 GT is a matching numbers example completed on November 25th 1961 in the stunning colour scheme of Blu Scuro with Rosso upholstery. Its first owner was Raffaele Redaelli of Milan who owned the car until 1970.
In 1971, chassis 3051 GT was exported to the USA.
At some stage the car was repainted silver and put into long-term storage from which it has only recently emerged.
3051 GT is thus presented in completely unrestored condition and must rank as among the last of these cars to remain as such.
Reprinted below is Gullwing Motorcars’ description for this exciting early 1960s Ferrari project:
This 1962 250 GT Series II Pininfarina Cabriolet may be the last unrestored example left on earth. Chassis 3051 is a matching numbers car that was originally born in extremely desirable Blu Scuro with Rosso leather interior.
Incredibly, every single body panel is matching and original with their correct number stampings intact. Sections of the original Blu Scuro paint can even still be seen in certain areas of the car. It also retains its original red leather interior which proudly displays an abundance of patina.
Chassis 3051 has a factory completion date of November 25, 1961 and is the 152nd of a total of 200 units built. It was first registered in Milan, Italy to its first owner Raffaele Redaelli, born in Milan on the 24th October 1895, resident at Via Umberto in Verano Brianza (Province of Monza and Brianza, Lombardy region), Italy. He owned the car until 1970 when it was sold to the second owner Peter Kober. In 1971 the Ferrari was exported from Europe to New York, NY USA.
Today, this 250 PF Cab is ready for a straightforward and well-deserved restoration. The motor will start and run but will need recommissioning in order to be driven as the car has been off the road for many years.
Accompanied by copies of its Italian Registration documents and Marcel Massini Report. Offered with its partial tool kit, a set of four new Borrani wheels and an extra set of re-chromed bumpers.
Just out of long-term ownership and ready to be restored to your own specifications. The last of the series II cars and with a gorgeous original color combination.
The 250 GT cabriolet is regarded by many as the quintessential gentleman’s open-top Ferrari, one that is as stately as it is practical and fun to drive. With its ample trunk space, luxurious interior, long-legged V12 mated to an overdrive transmission, there are few more comfortable and stylish conveniences with which to melt away the miles.
Ferrari's first production convertible was a natural choice for playboys and aristocrats. The chance to join this exclusive club is a rare one and this highly original and remarkably preserved 250 GT certainly represents an exciting opportunity for its next loving owner.
Chassis no. 3051 GT
Engine no. 3051 GT
Pininfarina Body no. 29952
Original exterior color: Blu Scuro
Original interior color: Leather Rosso
Matching Numbers Example Retaining its Original Body Panels
Originally Desirable Blu Scuro with Rosso leather
First Registered in Milan, Italy to Raffaele Redaelli, born in Milan in October 1895
Possibly the Last Unrestored Example on Earth
Highly Collectible Series II Car, the 152nd of Just 200 Built
Includes Extra 4 New Borrani Wheels and Rechromed Set of Bumpers
Documented by Ferrari Historian Marcel Massini
Offered with its Partial Tool Kit and Copies of Italian Registration Documents
Price: $1,275,000 Firm
