1958 Ferrari 250 GT Series 1 Cabriolet by Pininfarina

Since its introduction in the early fifties, the legendary 250 GT had only received Coupe or Berlinetta bodies. It was Boano who first introduced a Spyder in 1956. One year later, at the Geneva Motor Show, a masterly inspired Pinin Farina at the top of his art replied with a striking design, built on the long wheelbase chassis (2,600 mm) powered by the famous 3-liter V12 engine.

Three more “speciale” bodies followed before a small series of 36 cars went into production between 1957 and 1959. Although the general lines remained unchanged, nearly every car differed in some small detail, allowing for individual requests. The example pictured here has the very desirable covered headlights, small rear lights and also features side vents. The later cars sported open headlights and also larger vertical taillights, announcing the “Series 2” cabriolet.

The small series was discontinued when it became obvious that the model was...