Talacrest

* We have sold just about every derivative of the Ferrari 250 Spyder.

* This year we have sold a beautiful 5 year / $400k restoration S2 PF - Click here for details.

* We currently have in stock another S2 PF with terrific patina and ex-Platinum award winner - which should be prepared for sale for a new owner in January 2012 - Click here for details.

* Talacrest were involved in the ex- James Cagney 250 SWB California deal and used a California Spyder many years ago on a wet Ecurie Ecosse tour - Click here for some pictures - would love to have that car back!

* Barn finds are still out there! - We fondly remember a timewarp 1957 Ferrari 250 GT Pinin Farina Cabriolet series I which was involved in a racing accident 48 years ago and was sent back to Scaglietti and rebodied in 1960 with California Spyder body. Finding this project was a rare treat - Click here for a picture.

250 GT Cabriolet Pininfarina Series 1 and Series 2 - Released at Geneva in 1957, the original Pininfarina cabriolet used the 2,600 mm (102.4 in) wheelbase and had distinct bodywork from the Berlinetta.

About 36 examples were produced before a second series was shown at Paris in 1959. These later cars had much more in common with the production Berlinetta.

About 200 of the series two cars were built.

250 GT California Spider LWB
Designed for export to America, the 1957 250 GT California Spider was Scaglietti's interpretation of an open-top 250 GT. Aluminium was used in the hood, doors, and trunk lid, with steel specified elsewhere for most models, though a few aluminium-bodied racing versions were also built. The engine was the same as in the 250 Tour de France racing car with up to 240 PS (177 kW; 237 hp). All used the long 2,600 mm (102.4 in) chassis.

45 were made before it was replaced by the SWB version in 1960, and it remains highly valuable for any serious car collection.

1961 250 GT California Spider SWB
Replacing their LWB California Spider with a SWB version, Scaglietti showed a new 250 GT Spider California at Geneva in 1960. Based on the 250 GT Berlinetta SWB, it also introduced disc brakes and a 280 PS (206 kW; 276 hp) version of the 250 V12. About 55 were built.

A fibreglass-bodied replica of a 1961 250 GT Spider California, based on an MG, was featured in the 1986 hit film Ferris Bueller's Day Off. Modena Design and Research made the replicas for Ferris Bueller's Day Off using a Mustang 5.0 engine and an MGB chassis. After the movie, Ferrari pursued the company responsible!!

A record price for a 250 GT at auction was set on May 18, 2008 when a black 1961 SWB example that had been owned by The Magnificent Seven star James Coburn was sold for 6.4 million Euros/£5.5 million/$10,894,900 (€7,040,000 including fees). The buyer was Chris Evans - with advice from Talacrest.

Prices

250 SWB and LWB California Spyders are hard to find - and multiple 7 figure sterling cars.

If you are buying or selling - talk to us first.