1960 Ferrari 250 GT Series II Cabriolet

COACHWORK BY PININFARINA Year: 1960 Chassis No: 1805 Engine No: 1805 Metallic grey with light beige leather interior and black roof. EU registered Engine: V12 single overhead camshaft, 2,953cc, 220bhp at 7,000rpm; Gearbox: four speed manual; Suspension: independent front with helicoidal springs; rear, semi-elliptic springs; Brakes: four wheel disc. Left hand drive. History of the model The new Pininfarina styled 250 GT coupé was first seen at the 1958 Paris Salon having been built in the mould of a semi-luxury grand touring car. This coincided with the new Farina factory at Grugliasco. The coupé had a low waistline, increased window area and large rectangular front grille with the first Series II cabriolet delivered in early 1959. This followed a first Series of 40 cabriolets built on the 250GT platform. The Series II was supremely elegant and provided generous space for both driver and passenger and also a large boot area. With the roof of the cabriolet up, opening side vent windows provided extra ventilation when necessary. Mechanically the Series II cars utilised discs brakes all round. Other features were telescopic shock absorbers, all contributing to make the car more pleasant to drive. Specific history of this car Chassis 1805 was supplied new in Switzerland by 'Italauto' of Lausanne finished in blue with beige interior, under Pininfarina construction no. 3309. The car is believed to have remained in Switzerland until the late 1970s when it was sold to the USA. The new American owner subsequently had the car fully restored by the 'Virginia Motor Company'. In 1997 this Series II cabriolet was to return to Switzerland the country where it was first delivered and joined a prestigious collection of the Maranello marque