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Presented at the Paris Motor Show in 1960, the Ferrari 250 GTE 2+2 represents a significant milestone in Ferrari’s history. For the first time, the Maranello marque offered a genuine four-seater coupé, combining the comfort and refinement of a grand tourer with the performance and mechanical pedigree of its sporting models.

Powered by the celebrated 2,953 cc Colombo V12 engine, fed by three Weber carburettors and coupled to a manual gearbox, the 250 GTE delivers a quintessential Ferrari driving experience: smoothness, progressive power and one of the most evocative mechanical soundtracks ever to emerge from Maranello.

The car presented here is a Ferrari 250 GTE Series I, built in September 1961. When it left the factory, it was finished in an elegant combination of metallic Marrone with a Crema interior, typical of Ferrari’s sophisticated grand touring cars of the early 1960s.

The car was registered in Italy in 1962 before embarking on an international life. At a later stage, it was exported to the United States, where it became part of a private collection.

In 1990, with approximately 62,000 km recorded, the car was brought back to Italy by Massimo Ferragamo, a member of the renowned Florentine family behind the Salvatore Ferragamo fashion house. Probably during the Ferragamo family’s ownership, the car underwent a restoration in Italy, during which it acquired its current red exterior with beige interior – a colour combination that has become iconic among classic Ferraris.

This particular car also appears in the book Ferrari: The Legend, on pages 26 and 27, further illustrating the interest attached to this chassis.

The car subsequently continued its history in Belgium, where it was registered by its most recent owner in December 2001.

Always used in the spirit for which Ferrari’s great grand tourers were intended, the car notably participated in the 2003 Tour Auto, one of the most prestigious historic events for classic automobiles.

Over the years, the car has benefited from extensive maintenance and mechanical work, demonstrating careful ownership and a clear commitment to keeping it in excellent running condition. Since 2001, approximately €150,000 has been spent on maintenance and related work, allowing the car to be enjoyed today with confidence, whether on the open road or in historic events.

Combining the pedigree of the Colombo V12, the elegant lines penned by Pininfarina, a notable provenance linked to the Ferragamo family and a documented history spanning Italy, the United States and Belgium, this Ferrari 250 GTE Series I represents a particularly appealing opportunity to enter the world of 1960s V12 Ferraris.

This 250 GT/E is in excellent overall condition. The bodywork shows a few minor signs of use, as one would expect, but remains very attractive. The interior is superb, as is the engine bay. The engine runs extremely well and the car performs beautifully on the road. It has been regularly driven and enjoyed by its owner since its acquisition.

The car does not currently hold Ferrari Classiche certification.

Chassis number: 250GTE2801
Engine number: 2801 570E – Tipo 128/F
Gearbox number: 228/E
Rear axle number: 192/E