For Sale: 1958 Ferrari 250 GT in Morgantown, Pennsylvania

1958 Ferrari 250 GT Ellena

"Initially, Ferrari constructed only racing cars, but by 1950, they began to produce exclusive road going coupes and convertibles, in part to fund the racing effort. The early Ferrari road cars were produced in very small numbers, but by 1955, a brochure described a new model as "the first series produced vehicle benefiting from the experiences of the race track". The new model that this brochure described was the second series of Ferrari 250 GTs, which became known as the 250 GT Boano Coupe and 250 GT Ellena Coupe. Unveiled at the 1956 Geneva Salon, the new model had more graceful proportions, with a slimmer front grille and clean, straight lines stretching the length of the car from the wings to the upright tail lights." Excepted from Hemmings.com

For consignment, a 1958 Ferrari 250 GT Ellena with a title verified 29,183 actual miles. Carrozzeria Ellena continued the work of Pinin Farina to produce 50 GT's known as Ellena coupes. This is the 39th example of the 50 built.

Exterior
Like a fine wine, two stage Rosso Barchetta paint cover our long wheelbase coupe noted for their improved headroom evident in the roofline. A curved windshield, sweeping side windows, and wrap-around rear window creates a stunning profile and bright greenhouse while the leaning pillars set the line for the rear door seam and back edge of the car capped by polished housing of three part tail lights. Rear fender lines are subject to the oval lights and surround a rounded decklid, smooth rear panel, and chrome bumper that contours beautifully to the sculpted sheet metal. The pattern is repeated in the front where round headlights cap curved fenders and inboard fog lights take their place on the egg crate grille, encased in polished housing that complements the front bumper. 16-inch chrome wire wheels flank a rocker trim piece that visually completes the lower detail line set by the wrap-around bumpers.

Interior
Here's where design and materials meet function and flow with beautifully drawn tan leather door panels with delicate details and hardware highlighted by piping. The bucket seat bottoms meet the carpeted transmission tunnel while the backs come together with contouring for it. Behind them, the carpeted package shelf includes a pair of leather belts to secure your cargo and presents in excellent condition. The Nardi wood steering wheel rim seems to melt into its metal spokes and hub which proudly carries the Prancing Horse. The body colored dashboard surrounds correct gauges with polished rings along with black knobs and indicator lights. The remainder of the dash including the glove box are finely sculpted and smooth. In the center we find the shifter, favoring the driver of course, along with an ashtray in a leather covered box over tan carpet. The light headliner on the raised ceiling is impeccable and modest courtesy lights appear on the C-pillars.

Drivetrain
Here we have the 3.0 liter SOHC V12, capable of 240 horsepower and fueled through three Weber 36DCL2 2-barrel carburetors. The 4-speed manual gearbox routes power to the rear axle with a 4.57 ratio.

Undercarriage
Some patina is noted on an otherwise clean underside. The factory headers lead to a dual exhaust system running through stock style mufflers, eventually finding an exit through twin pipes and polished tips on each side. Drum brakes are supplied to all four wheels and suspension include coil overs in front and leaf springs with trailing arms in the back.

Drive-Ability
This car does not currently run and the knee action of the rear shocks is frozen.

For the discerning collector, an ultra rare opportunity to obtain what Sports Car Illustrated called "a Grand Touring masterpiece without comparables."

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