Some cars are just destined to be classics, and through the years, Ferrari has done an excellent job keeping up. Nearly every car they turn out is a classic, and we have little doubt that in the not-too-distant future, we'll be talking about how many millions of dollars a new Ferrari F12berlinetta pulled in at an auction. For now, however, we'll happily report about some of the rarest Ferrari classics.
Take, for example, the 1962 Ferrari 250 SWB California Spider that hit the block at RM Auctions earlier this month. Experts predicted it would pull in somewhere between $7.5 and $9 million, and there were pretty darn close. The closing bid for the Spider was $8.58 million.
Which is exactly what we'd expect from a care that's often described as "stunning," "coveted" and "masterfully executed."1
The car in question was only one of one hundred California Spiders produced between 1958 and 1963, and one of only 37 short wheelbase examples designed with covered headlights, making it one of the most desirable Ferraris to hit the podium in quite some time.
Chairman and Founder of RM Auctions, Rob Myers, explained just before the auction, "The opportunity to acquire a short wheelbase California Spider rarely comes along, particularly one of this pedigree and exceptional rarity. We are truly delighted to present this stunning automobile on behalf of its owner...a magnificent example of one of the world's most revered Ferraris, we expect it to garner strong interest when it crosses our podium."2
Yes, it certainly is quite the car.
We're willing to bet you weren't the lucky guy with the nearly $9 million dollar winning bid. But that's alright - you're welcome to peruse the new and used Ferrari inventory here at Boardwalk Ferrari to find a future classic of your own. You can do so online or in person - we're located at 6300 International Pkwy Plano, TX 75093.