RM Auctions: Ferrari - Leggenda e Passione

May 18, 2008

ADMISSION:
Admission to this event requires the purchase of an official auction catalog available for 70 euros. The catalogue admits two and must be presented at the entrance to the sale to be granted entry.

AUCTION LOCATION
Ferrari S.p.A.
Circuito di Fiorano
41042 Fiorano
Maranello, Italia

The very first production 250 GT Lusso and one of only three known examples raced from new
Design by Pininfarina
Coachwork by Scaglietti

250bhp, 2,953cc overhead camshaft alloy block and head V-12 engine, with four-speed gearbox, independent front suspension with A-arms, coil springs, and telescopic shock absorbers, live rear axle, and four-wheel disc brakes. Wheelbase: 2,400mm (94.5in.)

Introduced in 1962 at the Paris Auto Show, the new 250 GT/L – “L” for Lusso (Luxury) – was designed by Pininfarina with construction to be executed by Sc