Click on the above image for an XXL-sized view (900 x 587 pixels). Having finished the physical inspection, let's get on with the visceral part of the day! Many years ago, these original California Spyders ascended to the rarefied realm of Million-Dollar Ferrari collectibles, securely tucked away inside gated compounds of the fabulously wealthy. This replica Ferrari 250 GT California from Ferris Bueller's Day Off is one of many unique cars headed to auction this week at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 1503 GT Gearbox no. Showing off its gorgeous, arrow-straight body at the Santa Barbara harbor on September 20, the metallic Azzurro Blue finish seems to be a mile deep. Each of the cars in this limited production retains the original 330 serial number and is a real Ferrari, not a replica. Though technically a "used automobile," it's virtually showroom new, with only 00049 test miles on the odometer! On the highway, the car garners more respect and adulation than any vehicle we've ever owned. If you've been contemplating the purchase of a Porsche Speedster or AC Cobra, you might want to reconsider: they're all too common nowadays, while the Spyder California is in a class all by its own! 1961 ferrari 250gt california spyderthis beautiful 1961 ferrari250gt california spyder replica manufactured by renucci llc isavailable in a gorgeous. Well, it's time to take a quick peek below the bonnet! The California Spyder is motivated by a brand new FORD MOTORSPORT crate engine, mated to an equally new, FORD TREMEC 5-speed manual transmission. Note the hand-made alloy trim. Click on the above image for another XXL-sized image (850 x 606 pixels). Another highlight of the Spyder is its incredibly well-finished and powder-coated backbone-type tubular chassis. Remember, they are not being made anymore! The car features power brakes and power steering to ease the driver's work load. Click on the above image for an XXL-sized view (900 x 561 pixels). So are we, but there's one more area to inspect: the trunk! A coveted supercar that can be driven daily without worries, over $85,000.00 was invested by its former owner to get all the details right, big and small, from the Italian turn signal lenses up front to the 250 man-hours spent on massaging the chassis for show. Chrome-rimmed gauges display two-tone gray faces, white pointers and numerals, and appear as authentic as the wood-and-aluminum NARDI volant. Back in the Sixties, the breathtakingly sexy lines of the 250GT California caused sleepless nights for scores of Ferraristi. The Spyder's paint is all original and there is no hint of any damage, ever. Covered headlights. VIPs of the era, international playboys, and assorted potentates were knocking on Enzo's door clamoring for one of the coveted convertibles. No, this is not a photo from a factory brochure, circa 1962: it's the California Spyder's world-class cockpit--in the year 2005! Just like James Bond's Aston Martin DB4, Ferris' California Spyder was immortalized on the big screen. Best of all, the Spyder's light weight, combined with the torque monster below the hood, result in a uniquely exhilarating driving experience. Informations sur votre appareil et sur votre connexion Internet, y compris votre adresse IP, Navigation et recherche lors de l’utilisation des sites Web et applications Verizon Media. This particular California icon began its life in the climate-controlled 10,000 sq.ft.   |   Black lap belts feature chrome buckles. Road & Track First Drive: 1992 Volkswagen Corrado SLC, Lake Tahoe Wooden Boat Concours d’Elegance. After learning to harness the car's immense power, you'll be happily lighting the tires at will, in any gear. Fancy classics, each worth Millions of Dollars. Find these two cars at the eBay links below, shown in kit form but both offered and photographed in running and driving shape and each with air conditioning! If you were a billionaire car enthusiast, you could fill your garage with the most desirable automobiles ever created. Click on the above image for an XXL-sized view (800 x 598 pixels). Of all the Ferraris ever made, the 250GT California Spyder holds a special place. Click on the above image for an XXL-sized view (850 x 597 pixels). Click on any of the above images for a full-size view. Single ownership for nearly two decades. Exterior details, clockwise, from top left: Click on the above image for an XXL-sized view (850 x 601 pixels). Up front are 11-inch, vented disc brakes, custom dual wishbones with coil-over shocks, as well as Mustang II spindles and steering rack. Nos partenaires et nous-mêmes stockerons et/ou utiliserons des informations concernant votre appareil, par l’intermédiaire de cookies et de technologies similaires, afin d’afficher des annonces et des contenus personnalisés, de mesurer les audiences et les contenus, d’obtenir des informations sur les audiences et à des fins de développement de produit. Just a handful of these Scaglietti-bodied supercars--each one slightly differing from another--were manufactured during the late 1950s and early 1960s. Ciao, bella! Did you mean to enter this number as a bid? Muy macho. Click on the above image for an XXL-sized view (800 x 600 pixels). Please enable JavaScript to engage in the discussion on this site.