Bearing chassis number 1519, this was the fifth of seven long-wheelbase 250 GT Berlinetta coupes built by Ferrari.
It was later unofficially dubbed “interim” because it represented a transition between Ferrari’s Tour de France and SWB (short-wheelbase) Berlinetta models. It was built to preview the aerodynamic purity of a new Pinin Farina race car body design that was successful enough to garner multiple race victories including first overall at the October 1959 Coupes du Salon. TICKETS
About Petersen Automotive Museum
The Petersen Automotive Museum Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) charity. The museum is located at 6060 Wilshire Blvd. (at Fairfax) in Los Angeles, 90036. Admission prices are $16 for general admission adults, $14 for seniors and $11 for children ages 4 to 17. Active military with ID, personal care attendants and children under age 4 are admitted free. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. For general information, call 323-930-CARS or visit www.petersen.org.
EXPLORE THE 1959 Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta
