Broad Arrow Auctions, the official auction house of The Amelia Concours d’Elegance, is thrilled to announce a 1959 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider Competizione with coachwork by Scaglietti, to headline our third Amelia Auction on 7-8 March 2025.
Perhaps the most significant example in existence today, the crown jewel of all open Ferraris, and arguably the gold standard of desirability for any road-going collectible convertible, chassis no. 1451 GT is estimated to bring $10,000,000 to $14,000,000 when it crosses the block in front of thousands at the Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island in Florida.
Consignments are invited should you be interested in offering your collector car or collection at this renowned auction. Please contact one of our car specialists today for more information or to discuss selling opportunities.
1959 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider Competizione
Coachwork by Carrozzeria Scaglietti
Estimate: $10,000,000 – $14,000,000
“Chassis no. 1451 GT’s existence helps define the very essence of what makes the 250 GT California Spider so revered—a car equally capable of securing podium finishes at Le Mans and best-in-show awards on the world’s most exclusive show fields. The car’s stand-alone significance and combination of Le Mans and U.S. racing history make it a perfect fit for The Amelia weekend at the racer’s concours.”
– Barney Ruprecht, VP of Auctions, Broad Arrow.
- The second of only eight aluminum-bodied Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider Competiziones
- A remarkable 5th overall capturing a GT class podium at the 1959 24 Hours of Le Mans with its first owner Bob Grossman
- Extensive racing success with Grossman in the United States throughout 1959 and 1960
- First California Spider equipped from the factory with competition-specification, outside-plug Type 128 F engine, among numerous other competition features
- Ferrari Classiche certified
- Three-time Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance participant
- Presented in its original silver metallic Le Mans livery
- Arguably the most significant 250 GT California Spider in existence
