The inaugural auction takes place in Sydney on December 5th, 2009.
Doors open 5.30pm
Auction Commences 6.30pm
Please note:
Telephone and Absentee Bidder registration closes
12pm Saturday 5th December.
For further enquiries please contact:
Robert Glover on [email protected]
Damien Duigan on [email protected]
ALL ESTIMATES ARE IN AUSTRALIAN DOLLARS
1961 Ferrari 250 GTE 2+2 Series 2
Verde Silverstone
Coupé
4 Speed Manual with
Overdrive
2953cc V12, sohc per bank
Engine No. 3219 (1004E/62)
Chassis No. 3219
Estimate $180,000 - $220,000
Ferrari’s first production four-seater, the 250 GTE 2+2 debuted at Le Mans in June 1960 as the course car, stirring up maximum interest from devotees before the official launch at the Paris Salon that October. Derived from the 250 GT Coupé, the GTE was built on a longer wheelbase with the 3 litre V12 motor located further forward in the chassis, the Colombo unit essentially the same engine that brought Ferrari numerous race victories. Mildly de-tuned