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
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
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2953cc | V12 DOHC | Ferrari V12 DOHC | 73mm x 59mm |
Drivetrain and Suspension
| Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear 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
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article |
Motor Sport Icon - Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa |
66 |
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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 |
36 |
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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 |
50 |
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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? |
86 |
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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 |
124 |
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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 |
106 |
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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 |
72 |
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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 |
148 |
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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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