1959 Ferrari 250 GT PF Series I Coup�
Chassis No. 1491 GT
Engine No. 1491 GT
Series I 250GT, Featuring an Inside Plug Engine & Drum Brakes
The 201st of Only 353 Examples Produced
In Single Family Ownership for 43 Years
Fitted with its Numbers-Matching Engine & Powertrain
Offered with Marcel Massini History Report
Complete with Copies of Factory Build Sheet & Purchase Invoice from
1975
Beautifully Tuned, Balanced & Well Presented
Not to be underestimated by virtue of its design, the 250 GT Coup�
was a performer through and through. The car was fitted with the
Colombo-designed V12 engine, which is nothing short of a detuned
competition powerplant, fitted with three twin-choke Weber
carburetors. Sporting a zero-to-sixty times of less than seven
seconds, the model is more than capable of competing head-on with
the finest sports car manufacturers of the era.
1491GT was completed in October 1959 and delivered new to Luigi
Chinetti Motors wearing Nocciola paint over Naturale leather, with
Nardi steering wheel, Abarth exhaust, and chrome Borrani wire
wheels. Between 1959-1971 the PF coupe is believed to have had just
two or three East coast owners before it was acquired by Wayne
Sparling, an avid enthusiast, NART mechanic and senior Chinetti
technician. An accompanying copy of this purchase invoice from Gold
Coast Sports Car Centre is included in the vehicle's dossier. Color
noted at red, with a purchase price of $2,188! Sparling's love
affair with 1491GT would last over four decades, and in 1992, the
car underwent an extensive restoration which it proudly displays
today. At that time, the exterior received its current red
paintwork, while the cabin was dressed in black upholstery.
For distance touring and additional comfort, Mr. Sparling
integrated a subtle air conditioning system, three-point seat belts
and a headrest for the navigator - both of which are easily
removeable. The 250 was later displayed at the 2007 Cavallino
Concours at the Breakers Hotel in Palm Beach, FL. Subsequently, the
Ferrari has been properly stored and sparingly used, with recent
maintenance and upkeep.
The body appears very strait with a notably solid undercarriage and
frame. The underside is nicely detailed and presents nicely. Rarely
seen the underside "belly pan" is still in place. Drivability is
excellent, including tight handling, quick revving and the feel the
you would want and expect out of a vintage touring / event car.
Engine no. 1491 GT shows excellent compression (150-160PSI per
cylinder) with great road manners both on the prowl or in pursuit.
An ideal PF Coupe that will certainly reward its next caretaker, we
have no doubts this Ferrari could offer its pilots a cross-country
trip at whim. Now available for worldwide purchase and delivery
from our Houston, Texas showroom.
Contact one of our sales associates today for competitive
pricing!
To learn more about this vehicle, please contact our sales
department at (281) 497-1000 or
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