Iconic Cars Of The 60’s

1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spyder

27. 1961 Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder SWB

In 1960 Scaglietti revealed the 250 GT California Spyder SWB at Geneva, its body pulled more tautly over this updated chassis. As the 250 GT Berlinetta SWB on which it was based, the new Spyder also got disc brakes and a 280PS variation of the 3.0 litre V12 engine. Only 55 were ever built. A 1961 250 GT California Spyder SWB that had been owned by James Coburn was sold for £5.5 million to radio DJ, Chris Evans. A barn find 1961 SWB formerly owned by French actor Alain Delon sold for US$15.9 million in February 2015. While on March 11, 2016 at the Omni Amelia Island Plantation, a 1961 SWB sold for US$17.16 million at auction.