Vehicle Description
1964Ferrari 250 GT Lusso ������ Chassisnumber 5397�Enginenumber
5397 Gearbox number 253Axle Number
257.������������������������������������������������ �Deliverednew
in Italy March 1964 in its original colour combination of Blue
Scuro 18942with Rosso VM3171 hide interior.�Exportedto North
America early in its life 5397 was known to have re -entered the EU
inthe mid 70's and since then had several high profile owners such
as MartinEmmison Nick Lancaster (Ferrari Franchise holder) Anthony
Moody Peter Rae a prolificFerrari collector and Richard Lee who at
the time was CEO of the Hong KongFerrari Importer who kept and used
the car in the UK.In 20015397 was back in the USA and received a
comprehensive restoration and was soldin 2003 to James Chen who
made the famous YouTube video "early morning drive".Mr. Chen also
showed the car at the 2009 Camel "Concorso Italiano" prior
toselling it in early 2014.Therestoration in 2001 resulted in a car
that cannot be faulted so much so GaryBobileff who has several
Pebble Beach/Quail/Monterey awards to his name has putthis in
writing when he recently did an appraisal on the car. In July2014
5397 was approved for Ferrari Classiche authentication which
combinedwith further refreshment and extensive detailing on a
13-year-old restorationhas resulted in a stunning looking car ready
to be enjoyed for many morethousands of miles. So much so in fact
it is currently on display at theFerrari Factory Museum in
Maranello although it was last registered inCalifornia. The
odometer reads what is believed to be a genuine 51774kilometers and
the car is supplied complete with Classiche �red book'
andcomprehensive documentation folder. Visit Chequered Flag
International online at chequeredflag.com to see more pictures of
this vehicle or call us at 310-827-8665 today to schedule your test
drive.