One to Buy: ex-King Mohammed V of Morocco 1 of 4 1956 Ferrari 250 GT Coupe Series 1
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Having seen increased levels of standardisation since handing Pinin Farina the contract for its off-the-shelf production models, Ferrari looked to up the ante with the three-litre 250 GT line that first started to emerge in 1956.
The 250 GT would ultimately be built in Coupe, Cabriolet, Berlinetta and Spyder trim. A four-seater was also offered which similarly went on to become a commercial hit (the 250 GTE).
For capacity reasons, production of the new 250 GT Coupe was carried out at Carrozzeria Boano where slightly modified versions of the original Pinin Farina shell were fitted to Ferrari’s rolling chassis. However, the transfer to Boano did not take place until a small number of cars had emerged over at Pinin Farina.
One of those extremey early Pinin Farina-built 250 GT Coupes will be going under the hamemr at RM Sotheby’s Monterey action on August 17th.
Reputedly the last of four to where this specific type of Superamerica-inspired body, chassis 0469 GT was originally configured in Celeste with a Nero roof and Naturale Connolly leather. Following completion in August 1956, chassis 0469 GT was delivered to its first owner, Mohammed al-Khamis bin Yusef bin Hassan al-Alawi, better known as King Mohammed V of Morocco.
Following 49 years of storage, this unrestored Ferrari 250 GT represents a rare opportunity for the discerning collector.
