Monday, June 28, 2021

1958 Ferrari 250 GT Series I Cabriolet

The 1958 Ferrari 250 GT Series I Cabriolet, chassis 1075 GT, features custom coachwork by Pinin Farina and is the 34th of the 40 Series I Cabriolets built by the marque. Chassis 1075 GT is finished in its original color scheme of Andalusia Gold over brown leather. It underwent restoration by Wayne Obry’s Motion Products Inc., one of the foremost Ferrari restorers in the world. Chassis 1075 GT achieved a perfect 100-point score and Best in Class in its concours debut at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance® in 2008.
2,953 CC SOHC Tipo 128D V-12 Engine. Three Weber 36 DCL3 Carburetors. 220 BHP at 7,000 RPM. 4-Speed Manual Gearbox. 4-Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes. Front Independent Suspension with Coil Springs and Houdaille Shock Absorbers. Rear Live Axle with Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs and Houdaille Shock Absorbers.
A 1958 Ferrari 250 GT Series I Cabriolet carries an average value of $7.5M in in #1 (concours) condition. A 250 GT Series I Cabriolet sold for $6.8M in Pebble Beach in 2020