To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RM Sothebys' Paris event, 6 February
2019.
Estimate:
�600.000 - �700.000
- The 309th example of just 353 made
- Desirable second series example with disc brakes and Tipo 128F
outside-plug engine
- Interesting ownership history in Europe and the U.S.
- Subject of concours-winning restoration
For many enthusiasts, the driver's choice of Ferrari's 250 GT
Coup�s are the later, second-series examples for 1960 and onwards.
These boast major improvements, including revised shock absorbers,
better sound insulation and all-round disc brakes and the new
outside-plug Tipo 128F engine, which developed 240 bhp.
This example, chassis no. 1831 GT, was built in February 1960
featuring a Blu Sera body with vinyl and hide interior in Pelle
Naturale. It was delivered via a dealer in Rome to its first owner,
Filippo Palma of Civitavecchia.
It remained in Italy for the next 10 years when U.S. Army
helicopter pilot Lee Chambers purchased the car to enjoy while
stationed in Germany. It was shipped back to his home in Oregon in
March 1971 before being sold to a dentist in Lake Oswego, Oregon.
Photographs exist showing the car in both Germany and Oregon under
Chamber's ownership. The car passed through Ron Tonkin Gran Turismo
before being purchased in 1973 by the Edgar family.
At that time, the Ferrari needed a full restoration and was
repainted in Rosso Chiaro while the leather interior was dyed black
in 1993. In 1997, it was imported to the UK in exchange for a BTCC
touring car by Scottish racing driver Hamish Irvine. He sold it to
a Mr McLeod of Glasgow who drove the car sparingly. With the
odometer reading just 31,628 km, it was acquired by the current
owner in 2013, who sent it to marque specialist Foskers of Kent to
be refinished in metallic blue over a tan interior. They found it
to be a highly original and rust-free example, still showing
factory welds in the bodywork. Also, it is important to note that
the cylinder head is of a later type.
The quality of work was proven with a Best in Class win at The
Hurlingham Club concours, London, and other awards and has been
shown at several Ferrari Owners Club events, and even Salon Priv�.
Accompanied by an original owner's manual, sales brochure and a
history file which chronicles its restoration, it would continue to
be a lovely show candidate or stately driver.To view this car and
others currently consigned to this auction, please visit the RM
website at rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/pa19.
