Ferrari 250 California

Overview
Produced: 1957-1962, 104 produced.
Types: Sports,2 doors,2 seats

Mechanically similar to the 250GT Berlinetta, the 2 seat convertible California was obviously designed with the US market firmly in mind. Power came from the usual V12, now of 2953cc developing around 280bhp.

Produced in short and long wheel base formats the 250 California is a stunning example of classic Ferrari design, around a 100 cars were produced from 1957-1962.

Engines
CapacityConfigModelBore/StrokeCR
2953ccV12 DOHCFerrari V12 DOHC73mm x 59mm
Drivetrain and Suspension
DrivetrainSteeringFront SuspensionRear Suspension
Auction Sales History
Lot
Num
Description Auctioneer Date Hammer Price Hammer Price
(inc premium)
150 Ferrari 250 GT/E Series I Coupé RM Auctions 31 Oct 2012 - £140000.00
101 Ferrari 250 California (1957) Coys 31 Jul 1999 £255000.00 -
Magazine Articles
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Article Motor Sport Icon - Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa
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Publication Classic Cars September 2010
Motor Sport Icon - Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa - Ferrari's 250 Testa Rossa sports car used a masterful blend of proven technology to beat far more sophisticated rivals.  Discover the secrets of its success.
Article Vanity fair
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Publication Classic Cars March 2010
Vanity fair - Ferrari could have owned the glamorous sports convertible market in 1957 with its 250GT convertibles, but Mercedes had other ideas in the shape of a voluptuous roadster version of the spectacular 300SL Gullwing.  Mercedes-Benz 300SL vs Ferrari 250 LWB California Spider.
Article Ferrari 250 California Spyder in California
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Publication Classic Cars February 2005
All The Glamour of California - Ferrari 250 California Spyder in California - Drop dead gorgeous bodywork and a race-bred chassis make this Ferrari a dream combination.  No wonder it’s named after the state where fantasies come true.
Article As good as it gets?
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Publication Car September 2008
As good as it gets?- Mark Walton went to Ferrari's California preview dtermined to get a drive.  But was staring into the cabin as close as he got?
Article Cut to the chase
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Publication Classic & Sports Car June 2008
Cut to the chase - Open sports cars don't come any more glamorous than the sublime Ferrari 250GT California Spider.  Mike Walsh takes a blonde beauty for a dream drive into the West End.
Article California dreaming in St Tropez
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Publication Octane June 2005
California dreaming in St Tropez - Attendance at this party was by invitation only - and you had to own a Ferrari 250 Spyder California in order to come along.
Article Ferrari 250
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Publication Octane October 2004
Ferrari 250 - The ’250’ simply represents cylinder size, but Ferrari’s range of V12s have star quality from the first Millie Miglia to the last Lusso.
Article Ruby in the dust
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Publication Classic & Sports Car August 2002
Ruby in the dust - The 250 Europa was the last of the great bespoke Ferraris. Mick Walsh drives a precious original.
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