Chassis No. 1941GT
Engine No. 1941GT
Body No. 740

Documents. French Certificat d’Immatriculation

The 41st of 201 examples of the 250 GT Series II Cabriolet produced between 1959 and 1962.

Retains its matching-numbers engine, gearbox, and rear axle.

Believed to have been converted to “covered headlights” by Tom Meade.
Maintained as part of the Petitjean Collection for 26 years.

The 250 GT model line would see a further development on 1 October 1959, when Ferrari displayed the Series II iteration of their 250 GT Cabriolet. As with the Series I cars, Pininfarina styled and manufactured the bodies, and power was provided via a 3.0-litre “Colombo” V-12 coupled with a four-speed manual gearbox. The Series II was essentially a grand touring version of the competition-derived 250 California Spider. Equipped with four-wheel disc brakes and the outside-plug engine developed during the Testa Rossa campaigns, the new cabriolet offered the perfect balance of handling and performance.

According to the marque expert, Marcel Massini, 201 examples of the Series II Cabriolets were produced between 1959 to 1962, lending the model equal parts elegance and rarity. This example is part of the early production run, leaving the Maranello factory finished in Grigio Conchiglia over a Rosso leather and vinyl interior. The car was delivered to John von Neumann’s official dealership Ferrari Representatives of California, in June 1960, and subsequently sold to its first owner, Mr. Jean Pierre Alvin Overgood of California.

At some point in the 1960s or early-1970s, chassis number 1941GT was subject to a “covered headlight” conversion by Tom Meade, the noteworthy Ferrari modifier. In 1976, this cabriolet is recorded as being owned by a Mr. Noel Thompson of Morristown, New Jersey, and was next offered for sale in February 1987, by Thomas Barrett of Scottsdale, Arizona. It is believed that the Series II Cabriolet was sold to Europe at this time and reportedly had its front suspension and engine repaired by Jarls Bilverkstad of Sweden in early 1994.

This 250 GT Cabriolet was acquired by Monsieur Petitjean at an auction in Monaco in May 1995, and has been enjoyed by him over the years while on the French Riviera. In 2005 the car’s engine was showing its age and Monsieur Petitjean chose to have the engine fully rebuilt by marque specialists. In 2015 and 2016 1941GT was exhibited at the Allianz Riviera stadium in Nice, France for the French Riviera Classic Motor Show. In the autumn of 2017, the Ferrari was shown at the Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat held on the Côte d’Azur, where it achieved first prize in the “Moderne” category. Enjoyed by Monsieur Petitjean over many summers on the French Riviera. Please note, this car is a beloved unrestored classic wearing its patina well, will need a full service prior to use, and will make a fine project.

A cherished member of Monsieur Petitjean’s collection for 26 years, 1941GT provides a wonderful opportunity to acquire a fascinating and rare offering of an early-production and matching-numbers example of Ferrari’s celebrated 250 GT Series II Cabriolet.

Available to view by appointment at our facility outside of London.

£1,312,447.50 inc 5% import tax if staying in the UK.