The 250 GT SWB Berlinetta is beloved among Ferrari enthusiasts as the company’s most successful dual-purpose GT road and racing car—and one of its most beautiful.

Produced between 1959 and 1962, the 250 GT SWB Berlinetta is renowned for its performance and elegance, winning numerous races, including the Tour de France Automobile. This August 1962 vehicle (chassis number 3735 GT) is the 152nd of 165 examples of the Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta built.

Featuring a 3.0-litre V12 engine, producing approximately 280 horsepower that can reach a top speed of around 150 mph, the Ferrari was originally delivered to the US and finished in a Rosso Cina Chiaro over a Nero interior, as seen today. It was Ferrari Classiche certified in 2015 and retains its original chassis, engine, gearbox, and rear axle.

The car spent the first decades of its life in California before changing hands a few times. In the last 10 years, it has undergone minor work with Ferrari specialists at GTO Engineering in Reading, UK (detailed in the paperwork) and appears in excellent condition.

According to Sotheby’s Sealed, which is auctioning the vehicle, the car is ‘eligible for some of the finest motoring events around the world’. It has already appeared at prestigious Concours events and was part of the 250 SWB celebration at Salon Privé in 2019.

Previous auction results for similar models have seen prices soar, with some 250 GT SWBs fetching over $10 million, highlighting the enduring value and desirability of these iconic cars.

The two-day auction kicks off at 5pm BST on 26 June 2024 (estimate on request) via Sotheby’s Sealed.

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