Vehicle Details

• Year: 1961
• Make: Ferrari
• Model: 250 GTE 2+2
• VIN: 250GTE2655
• Mileage: 13,318km (TMU)
• Transmission: Manual
• Title Status: Clean
• Color: Metallic Grey
• Seller Type: Dealer
• Location: San Jose, CA 95129
• Dealer Fees: None
• Lot #: V-0031555

The most successful line of Ferrari’s early models, the 250 family of grand touring cars were produced from 1952 until 1964 featuring front-mounted V12 Colombo engines. The long-wheelbase 250 GTE debuted at the 1960 Paris Motor Show as Ferrari’s first large-scale production four-seater and was constructed by Pininfarina from 1959 through 1963 over three different series. This 1961 Ferrari 250 GTE 2+2 (chassis #2655) is one of 954 Pininfarina-bodied coupes built in total and one of only 299 examples produced during the model’s first series. It is said to have been originally sold in the Netherlands and was later imported to the United States where it was purchased by GTE Registry founder Len Miller in 1989. Later in 2019, a restoration was commenced under the ownership of a California-based collector which was eventually completed in 2021 after being acquired by the selling dealer. Accompanied by previous registration documents and spreadsheets detailing the recent restoration totalling over $580k, this classic V12-powered Ferrari grand tourer is now being offered for auction out of California.

To accommodate a 2+2 seating configuration, the 250 GTE was built upon a lengthened wheelbase derived from previous 250 models and features Pininfarina bodywork constructed from steel and aluminum. The Series I cars feature Superamerica-style chrome taillight housings, slim recessed headlight rings, and driving lights mounted on the front grille. This 1961 example was stripped to bare metal and refinished in its current dark grey metallic color during its refurbishment beginning in 2019, while all exterior brightwork was either polished or re-plated. The car also received new body seals along with rust repairs to the quarter panels, front fenders, doors, wheel wells, and nose section. The car rides on 15” Borrani knock-off wire wheels dressed in Avon tires along with a full-size trunk-mounted spare. Detailed images are provided in the gallery.

During its recent refurbishment, the 2+2 cabin was reupholstered in red leather and lined with Wilton blue-grey wool carpeting. Details include a black leather-wrapped dashboard with a painted instrument panel and locking glovebox, chrome trim pieces and gauge bezels, Veglia instrument dials, a Pininfarina-branded ashtray, an ivory-colored headliner, a wood-rimmed three-spoke steering wheel, and a vintage Becker Grand Prix radio.

Power comes from an aluminum-block Tipo 128F 3.0-liter V12 Colombo engine with triple Weber carburetors, individual intake ports, dual ignition distributors, and aluminum cylinder heads. The rear wheels are driven by way of a four-speed manual transmission with Laycock de Normanville electric overdrive. Stopping power comes from servo-assisted disc brakes at each corner. The seller indicates the ignition, induction, and fueling systems were rebuilt during the restoration. The engine received a new water pump as well as a rebuilt starter, timing chain adjuster, alternator drive pulley, and repairs to the oil pan and bell housing. A replacement clutch was installed, and the rear axle was overhauled along with the steering system, suspension, and brakes. The exhaust was also repainted.

This sale will include a collection of provenance and documentation including restoration records, previous registration certificates, and the car’s entry from the 2001 Ferrari 250 GTE Register. 

The seller would like you to know: “ A total, ‘cost no object’ restoration…”

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