Vehicle Description
1959 Ferrari 250 GT Pininfarina Series I Coupe: Well-Preserved
Survivor This 1959 Ferrari 250 GT Pininfarina Coupe s/n 01315 GT is
a well-preserved survivor and the 143rd of only 202 Series I
inside-plug, drum brake PF Coupes built. As a Series I PF Coupe,
s/n 1315 GT was originally built from the factory with the
traditional tipo 128D twin distributor, inside-plug engine, three
Weber 36 DCL carburetors, a smooth shifting four-speed manual
gearbox, four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes, and Borrani wire wheels.
It entered Carrozzeria Pinin Farina to receive its coachwork on
February 18, 1959 and was completed in May of 1959, finished in an
elegant and uncommon color combination of Bianco (White) with its
roof painted Grigio Conchiglia (Shell Gray). Trimmed with a Nero
vinyl and leather interior, a striking and elegant
example.Delivered new to Luigi Chinetti Motors in New York in June
1959, the cars first owner is unknown. By 1965 250 PF s/n 01315 GT
was purchased by Buckley D. Sowards, an attorney from Waite Hill,
Ohio. Mr. Sowards retained the car for the next 49 years, selling
it 2014. 250 PF s/n 01315 GT retains its original interior, which
displays a lovely aged look, adding to the cars character and
unique appeal. The odometer currently displays less than 40,000
miles, which we believe to be original given the cars overall
condition. While the car has been painted, including the roof being
refinished in metallic gold, it appears to be a largely unrestored
example as it displays the honest patina of its age, including some
checking on its paintwork.Sadly, over the years, several hundred
250 PF Coupes have become 250 SWB or 250 California Spyder replicas
as their frame, engine, trans, suspension and brakes are
more-or-less identical, making for an easy re-body. The few
surviving 250 GT Coupes offer outstanding value in the overall
scheme of collectible Ferraris. With subtle styling, event
eligibility, and the 250 series wonderful driving characteristics,
the model offers something for seasoned and budding Ferrari
collectors alike. It is rare to find an impressively original
example, like this, that has remained in single ownership for
nearly half a century.250 PF s/n 01315 GT retains its original,
numbers-matching engine, trans and diff and is accompanied by a
rare, original and mostly complete leather tool roll with its
tools, jack and lube gun plus an original 250 GT owners manual. 250
PF s/n 01315 GT has just completed a full rebuild of the brakes
hydraulic systems and a carb tune by Chris Dugan at Dugan
Enterprises, Oceanside Cal. As per Chris Dugan (an FCA Enzo-era
judge) the car is wonderfully complete with every original part
other than a modern fuel pump. The engine runs well and is nicely
tuned, the oil pressure is great, the trans nicely clicks through
the gears and the rebuilt brake system hauls it down from speed.
All the gauges work, the mechanics are well sorted and while it is
not perfect, it is a study in ready-to-use patina, a pleasure to
own and drive to a Sunday brunch or a weekend Cars and Coffee meet.
A wonderful find in its largely unrestored condition, all numbers
matching, this early Ferrari is a unique prize for the astute
collector. S/n 1315 GT. 250 GT Pinin Farina Coupe. Series I, inside
plug.Body no. 143. Bottom-Bianco MM10319. Top-Grigio Conchiglia
MM16249.Plastic and leather nero 8500. Listed as a 250 GT PF Coupe
in the Pininfarina records. First series car with drum brakes and
offset lever four speed transmission. The 143rd of a total of 202
Series I PF Coupes built. Matching Numbers Well-Preserved Survivor
The 143rd of only 202 Series I inside-plug, drum brake PF Coupes
built Elegant and uncommon color combination of Bianco (White) with
its roof painted Grigio Conchiglia (Shell Gray) Offered with its
owners manual and mostly complete leather tool roll Recent full
rebuild of the brakes hydraulic systems and a carb tune
Mechanically strong driver A largely unrestored example with patina
in all the right places Price: $467,500
