By the early 1960s, road-car production had ceased to be a sideline for Ferrari and was seen as vitally important to the company’s future stability. Thus the 250, Ferrari’s first volume-produced model, can be seen as critically important. True series production began with the Pinin Farina “notchback” coupe on the 250 GT chassis.
A number of coachbuilders offered a variety of body styles on the 250 GT chassis. Mario Boano’s cabriolet on chassis number 0461GT, exhibited at Geneva in March 1956, is considered the probable inspiration for the Pinin Farina-designed cabriolet series that followed. Around 40 Series I Pinin Farina-styled examples were completed before the introduction of the Series II in 1959. The Series II cars benefited from the latest 240-hp Tipo 128F V12 engine with outside spark plugs, coil valve springs and 12-port cylinder heads. The 250 GT was the most successful Ferrari of its time, production of all types exceeding 900 units, of which 200 were Series II Cabriolets.
Between 2007 and 2008, this car was fully restored to the highest standards by recognized specialists Carrozzeria Cremonini in Modena, Italy. Invoices on file for the period 2011 to 2020 total over €50,000, mainly for regular maintenance including a new clutch and five new tires in 2019.
