Dutch title
Chassis n° 5875
Engine n° 5875
Interno n° 2208/62E

- Superb restoration to original specification
- Certified by Ferrari Classiche - Matching numbers
- One of the most stunning Ferrari in the 250 GT family
- Limited number of owners
- Rare model (350 examples built)

With its elegant Pininfarina styling, the Ferrari 250 GT Lusso ("luxury") is one of the best-looking Ferrari ever built. A member of the large 250 GT family, with its excellent 3-litre V12 engine, it was sophisticated yet simple enough to be reliable. This was a road-going version of the 250 GT " short chassis ", with its own specific interior, featuring large central dials and a luxury finish making this a high-class Grand Tourer. It was also a rare model, with production limited to 350 examples.

The car on offer was sold new in the United States to a certain Manuel Dos Passos from Maine in July 1964, through the marque's American importer, Luigi Chinetti. At this time, it was painted Blu Chiaro ref. 19343, with a leather interior in Terra Cotta ref. VM3102. It went back to Luigi Chinetti in November 1966, to be part exchanged for a Ferrari 275 GTB/6. During the 1970s, the car passed through the hands of John Tedesco before being restored in the 1990s. Some USD150,000 was invested in this full restoration project. The engine was rebuilt by Fiorano Motors, of Monterey (California), with the pistons, bearings and camshafts replaced. The carburettors and distributors were refurbished, the clutch system replaced, and the transmission inspected and seals renewed. The suspension was overhauled and various accessories including the horn and the heating renewed. The paintwork, then in Rosso Scuro with beige interior, was re-done to the highest standards.
In 2000, thanks to the quality of the work, the car was awarded 'platinum' status in the Concorso Italiano, at the summer event at Pebble Beach. The dealer Mario Bernardi acquired the car from Talacrest in America, and in 2010 it had covered 40 209 miles, receiving its Ferrari Classiche certification in 2014. The famous red binder comes with the vehicle. In 2016 the current owner acquired the car and decided to return the car to its original configuration as specified in the certification, light blue with Terra Cotta interior. The bodywork was entrusted to the Dekker and Brouwer workshops, and all mechanical elements were overhauled by Mugello, the excellent professional Ferrari specialist in the Netherlands. The upholstery was renewed by the Cv Straaten and Son Bv. workshop, returned to its specification when new. The car has covered 43 767 miles today and is kept in warm and dry conditions, in our vendor's excellent collection. This 250 GT Lusso, complete with its Ferrari Classiche certification, is presented in impressive condition today, thanks to the very high quality of its restoration.

According to the seller, this car is fantastic to drive, with no play in the steering, an engine that responds vigorously, controls that are as responsive as when new, and a host of accessories that work correctly. Not just set up for concours displays, this 250GT Lusso is ready for its new owner to get behind the wheel and experience the exhilarating sound of its beautiful V12 engine.

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