To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RM Sothebys' Villa Erba event, 25 May
2019.
Estimate:
€420.000 - €540.000
- The seventh Series II 250 GT Pinin Farina coup� built
- Beautifully restored in Blue Notte over tan leather
- Class winner at the Warren Concours d'Elegance
A gentleman's Ferrari in every sense, the 250 GT coup� with Pinin
Farina coachwork was the definitive Italian grand tourer of the
late fifties. The second series looked very similar to its earlier
namesake though four-wheel disc brakes, overdrive, and
particularly, the more capable outside-plug 250 engine, made for a
much-improved driving experience.
This "PF coup�" was the seventh second series example produced and
delivered new to Giacomo Cuoghi, who resided in Modena, not far
from Ferrari's own facilities. In February 1967, ownership passed
to Andreoli Vittoria, who then sold 1533 GT to Tom Meade a little
over two years later. Meade quickly sold it on to Rip Martin of Los
Angeles on 2 July 1969, noting that it was now fitted with the
present and correct-type engine (internal number 648F, an original
spare engine) and it was promptly exported. By 2006, it was with
William Senyak as a restoration project. It was exported to England
via Tom Shaughnessy in 2012. Soon after arriving in England a
comprehensive restoration was performed by GTB Restorations.
Finished elegantly in Blue Notte (Dark Blue) with interior trimmed
in supple Connolly hides of tan leather, this fastidiously restored
250 GT is stunning in every detail. Along with the cosmetic
restoration, all the mechanicals were fully rebuilt, including the
correct-type engine. The superb quality of this classic Ferrari has
been rewarded with invitations to several classic car shows
including the 2017 Warren Concours d'Elegance in England, where it
garnered a class win. In addition, the restoration was featured in
the February 2018 issue of Classic Cars magazine.
The PF coup� is a grand touring machine in the greatest Italian
tradition. More at home cruising the coastline of the South of
France than rocketing down the Mulsanne Straight, these cars were
built for the individual that respected Ferrari's racing pedigree
yet wanted something more civilized and comfortable than its racing
counterparts. Chassis 1533 GT fits this description perfectly.
To view this car and others currently consigned to this auction,
please visit the RM website at
rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/ve19.
