1960 Ferrari 250 Pininfarina Coupe Series 2. S/N 1689
A restored example of Ferrari’s 250 Pininfarina Coupe. Methodically and completely restored by the current owner over the last 5 years to the original Factory specification.
Work includes a documented bare metal respray, fully rebuilt type 128F outside plug engine rebuilt by Colin Clark, an expertly re trimmed interior as well as all chassis and suspension components being rebuilt or replaced.
A number of important developments occurred during the 250GT production; The original 128C 3.0-litre engine being superseded by the twin-distributor 128D, which in turn was supplanted in 1960 by the outside-plug 128F engine which did away with its predecessor's siamesed inlets in favour of six separate ports. on the chassis side, four-wheel disc brakes arrived late in 1959 providing the 250GT with stopping power to match its speed. A four-speed-plus-overdrive gearbox following in 1960.
Interestingly S/N 1689 was delivered with a seemingly unique engine cover featuring a centre chromed band.
Specification:
This example (S/N 1689). Series 2 / 128F outside plug engine with disc brakes and 4 speed transmission with overdrive. From the Pininfarina records: Frame entry 01 Dec 1959; Shell 27870; Delivery 10 Feb 1960; Destination Denmark; White paint MM 12435; Plastic interior and red leather 3171.
History:
From the Pininfarina records: Frame entry 01 Dec 1959; Shell 27870; Delivery 10 Feb 1960; Destination Denmark; White paint MM 12435; Plastic interior and red leather 3171.
Offered in 1977 by Joel Finn. “Good overall condition. Just taken from seven-year storage. 50,000 miles” (AutoWeek 26 Aug 1977).
Rebuilt 1970 by Chinetti Motors, stored since. (FCA News Aug 1977) (AutoWeek 02 Sep 1977).
Purchased from Finn by Bob Lloyd, Justin, TX/USA. Owned in 1980 by John O’Hara, Dallas Fort Worth area.
Offered 2000 by O'Hara. Owned 25 years, second owner, silver with tan Connolly hide and brown Wilton carpet. Old restoration, engine is in parts, 5,000 miles since restoration. (FML 2503).
Offered in 2001 by John Maher, Australia. ENGINE S/N 2459. Car complete and together but with motor removed. Has not been used for 15 years. LHD. (FML 2609). Purchased in Australia by the current owner and imported to the UK in 2009 along with the correct type 128F engine. No:2849
This example being a series 2 model is the ultimate usable specification of the elegant 250 Pininfarina Coupe and stands today in resplendent and fully restored condition, ready for a new owner’s enjoyment.
POA / Interesting exchanges considered.
