1962 Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta Lusso Chassis #4213 For Sale
Year
1962
Make
Ferrari
Model
250 GT Lusso
VIN
Chassis #4213
Mileage
TBD
Location
Germany
Price
€2,250,000.00
Accepting Offers
Description
This 1962 Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta Lusso chassis number 4213 is Lusso number one the very first Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta Lusso ever produced. Delivered new as a competition car to its first owner. One of only three known racing Lusso in period. Ferrari Classiche Certified, making it a rare and historically significant example.
Chassis number 4213 left the factory in November 1962 for Carrozzeria Scaglietti and was delivered in January 1963 through Garage Francorchamps SA in Brussels, the famous Ferrari dealership of Jacques Swaters. The first owner Belgian gentleman racer Leon Dernier, who frequently raced Ferraris under the alias “Elde”. He had ordered a 250 GTO, but as the factory could not deliver it in time, they supplied him with the first-ever Lusso in competition specification. Elde entered the car in several races, including an event in 1963 at Spa-Francorchamps, at the Cote de Fleron Hillclimb, where he placed third in the GT class, and at the Cote de la Roche Hillclimb of the same year, where he finished first in his class. His final stint behind the wheel was at the Cote de Bomeree hill climb, where he once again finished third in the GT class.
Dernier sold Chassis number 4213, to a fellow Belgium, M. Fressartin. Then in 1965 it was again sold by Garage Francorchamps and exported to the United States. It passed through two owners between 1966 and 1968, then acquired in 1970 by Mike Goodman of California, who subsequently sold it to Mr. Harry C. Cravatte III, also of California. In 1999 it was sold to Garry Roberts of Costa Mesa and then in 2000 to David Cottingham’s DK Engineering a Ferrari specialist in Watford, England.
DK Engineering fully restored the car to exacting professional standards. In late 2001 upon completion of the restoration, Cottingham raced the car at the Shell Historic Ferrari Maserati Challenge at Brands Hatch and Monza. Shortly after it was sold to Michael Willms who participated in various Ferrari events and the Oldtimer Grand Prix before passing on to its next owner Jürgen Pyritz of Pyritz Yellow Racing in Germany who raced it at the Ferrari Days event at Spa-Francorchamps in April 2002. In late 2002 Willms took possession of the car once more. Racing it at the 2003 Uwe Meissner Modena Motorsport Festival at the Nürburgring and in 2004 at the Trofeo Baleares, with co-driver Erwin Bach, then at the Kinnerton test day at Donington, England.
In November 2004, chassis number 4213 was purchased by Ferrari enthusiast and seasoned racer Heinrich Kampfer who raced the car in several historic events. Although the car was reportedly running and driving well, he decided to restore it and assemble it in accordance with the latest regulations of the FIA and the Ferrari Shell Historic Challenge. Kampfer having previously restored chassis number 5367, one of the other two rare Lusso racing examples, his expertise proved invaluable conducting most of the restoration work himself earning Ferrari Classiche certification. The restoration of the mechanical components was carried out by Marcel Wettstein of Zurich, one of Switzerland’s top specialists in vintage Ferrari and Maserati racing cars. Every mechanical component was overhauled; the engine was rebuilt with an increase in output to 275hp. In keeping with racing regulations, a roll bar and racing seat were installed together with upgraded suspension, brakes, exhaust, a fuel cell and fire system.
In 2008, the car once again returned to the USA sold through RM Sotheby’s Auctions to Peter Giddings, who raced it extensively over the next four years at events such as the Monterey Historics, Monterey Motorsports Reunion at Laguna Seca, and the Cavallino Classic Competition in Palm Beach.
In 2016, chassis number 4213 returned to Europe back to Michael Willms for a third time.
In 2020, it was sold to German historic racer and Ferrari collector Christopher Stahl. Britec Motorsports carried out a mechanical restoration, and Piet Roelofs built a second competition engine built to GTO specifications.
This matching-numbers 1962 Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta Lusso chassis number 4213 has received regular maintenance, it remains race ready and competitive for such events as the Ferrari Challenge, Tour Auto, and Le Mans Classic.
The Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta Lusso is a GT car that was manufactured from 1962 to 1964. It was first introduced at the 1962 Paris Auto Show, as the 250 GT/L, where “L” stands for Lusso (Luxury). Designed by Pininfarina and constructed by Scaglietti. A tradition of Pininfarina designs it is often considered to be one of the most elegant Ferraris. At that time, it was Ferrari’s top of the line production streetcar.
The body inspired by both the 250 GT SWB Berlinetta and 250 GTO, featuring streamlined steel and aluminum design. The main body was made of steel apart from the doors, trunk lid, and hood, which were made of aluminum. A large panoramic rear window provided good visibility. The rear featured a small integrated spoiler concluding with an abrupt Kammback tail. Its clean shape lacked ornamentation, with bumpers integrated smoothly and only a small chrome grille accenting the hood. The chassis was conventional 250 GT, incorporating some rear suspension elements from the 250 GTO.
The 250 GT/L was powered by a Colombo-designed V12 engine with a displacement of 2,953.21 cc producing 240 hp at 7,500 rpm and 178 ft lbs. of torque at 5,500 rpm. With a maximum speed of 150 mph, and zero to 60 mph in under 7 seconds, it was the fastest passenger car of that period. The valves and the crankshaft were derived from the 250 GT SWB engine, while the pistons and the cylinder block, were derived from the 250 GTE.
The 250 GT/L’s spacious interior was made possible by the forward position of the engine but remaining a fixed position two-seat GT coupe, provided a roomy trunk space with a parcel shelf, covered in quilted leather. The pedals were adjustable by 2.0 inches, as in the racing versions. An unusual design for its time, the instrument panel of the 250 GT Lusso was covered with soft black leather. The tachometer, with a red line beginning at 8,000 rpm, and the speedometer were placed at the center slightly tilted towards the driver. Five additional gauges were positioned in front of the driver, behind the three-spoke wood an aluminum Nardi steering wheel.
The 250 GT/L was built on a short wheelbase of 94 inches identical to that of the 250 GT Berlinetta, some six inches shorter than that of the 250 GTE 2+2. The 250 GTO tubular chassis structure was adopted, but with narrower tubes.
The suspension configuration was double wishbones and coil springs at the front and the rear comprised a live axle, leaf springs, semi-elliptical concentric coil springs and telescopic shock absorbers. Braking was achieved by hydraulic four-wheel disc brakes. Polished aluminum Borrani wire wheels with knock-off hubs were fitted with 185VR15 Pirelli Cinturato CA67 tires.
Weight ranged from 2,250 to 2,890 lbs. depending on equipment.
The 250 GT/L Lusso is the last representative of the Ferrari 250 lineage, beginning in 1952 with the 250 S, to the end of production of the 250 GT Lusso in 1964.
Race History:
1963
Spa Francorchamps, driven by Leon Dernier (aka Elde), race #10
March 10, Cote de Fleron, driven by Leon Dernier, race #127, placed 3rd in GT
April 28, Cote de la Roche, driven by Leon Dernier, race #156, placed 1st
May 12, 500 Km Spa Francorchamps, driven by Leon Dernier, race #45, DNS
May 12, Cote de Bomeree, driven by Leon Dernier, placed 3rd in GT
1965 Exported to USA
2000 Exported to UK
2001
June 21, Kinnerton Test Day, Rockingham, driven by David Cottingham
July 20-22, Ferrari Maserati Historic Challenge, Brands Hatch, group C race 1, driven by David Cottingham, race #63, placed 23rd overall
July 20-22, Ferrari Maserati Historic Challenge, Brands Hatch, group C race 2, driven by David Cottingham, race #63, DNS
October 18-21, Ferrari Days, Monza, driven by David Cottingham
2002 Exported to Germany
2002
April 26-28, Spa Ferrari Days, Ferrari Maserati Historic Challenge, race 1, driven by Juergen Pyritz, race #66, DNF
April 26-28, Spa Ferrari Days, Ferrari Maserati Historic Challenge, race 2, driven by Juergen Pyritz, race #66, DNS
September 06-08, Ferrari Racing Days, Ferrari Maserati Historic Challenge, Nürburgring, driven by Juergen Pyritz
2003
August 8-10, Oldtimer GP Nürburgring, Ferrari Maserati Historic Challenge, Cat. C, race 1, driven by Michael Willms, race #261, placed 14th overall
August 8-10, Oldtimer GP Nürburgring, Ferrari Maserati Historic Challenge, Cat. C, race 2, driven by Michael Willms, race #261, DNS
2004
March 16-20, Trofeo Baleares, driven by Michael Willms and Erwin Bach, race #156
2004 November, Exported to Switzerland
2005
August 12-14, OGP Nürburgring, Ferrari Maserati Historic Challenge, race 1, driven by Heinrich Kaempfer, race #617, placed 40th overall & 3rd in class
August 12-14, OGP Nürburgring, Ferrari Maserati Historic Challenge, race 2, driven by Heinrich Kaempfer, race #617, placed 18th overall & 15th in class
October 7-9, Ferrari Maserati Historic Challenge, Estoril, Cat.C, race 1, driven by Heinrich Kaempfer, race #617, placed 2nd in class
October 7-9, Ferrari Maserati Historic Challenge, Estoril, Cat.C, race 2, driven by Heinrich Kaempfer, race #617, placed 2nd in class
October 20-23, Tutte le Ferrari a Mugello, Ferrari Maserati Historic Challenge, Cat. C, race 1, driven by Heinrich Kaempfer, race #617, placed 11th in class
October 20-23, Tutte le Ferrari a Mugello, Ferrari Maserati Historic Challenge, Cat. C, race 2, driven by Heinrich Kaempfer, race #617, placed 3rd in class
2006 Ferrari Classiche Certificate of Authenticity issued
2008 Exported back to USA
2008
August 13-15, Monterey Historic Races, Laguna Seca, driven by Peter Giddings, race #10
2009
January 23, Ferrari Maserati Historic Challenge, Palm Beach International Raceway, driven by Peter Giddings, race #31, placed 6th
2011
August 20-21, Monterey Historic Races, Laguna Seca, Group 6A, driven by Peter Giddings, race #31, placed 6th
2012
January 19-20, XXI. Cavallino Classic, Palm Beach International Raceway, driven by Peter Giddings, race #31
August 17-19, Monterey Historic Races, Laguna Seca, Group 4A, driven by Mark Colbert, race #10, placed 7th
2013
August 16-18, Monterey Historic Races, Laguna Seca, Group 3A, driven by Mark Colbert, race #10, placed 14th
2014
January 23-24, XXIII. Cavallino Classic Competition, Palm Beach International Raceway, Trofeo di Florida, driven by Mark Colbert, race #10, placed 4th in class
2015
September 9, Monterey Pre-Reunion, driven by Mark Colbert, race #10
2016
August 13, Monterey Motorsports Reunion, driven by Mark Colbert, race #10
2016 Exported back to Germany
2023
September 8-10, Goodwood Revival Meeting, driven by Christopher Stahl & Nicolas Padmore, race #10
2024
September 7, Goodwood Revival Meeting, driven by Christopher Stahl & Nicolas Padmore, race #10
Specifications:
Make: Ferrari
Model Name: 250 GT Berlinetta Lusso
Year of Manufacture: 1962
Body Style: Coupe 2 door
Chassis Number: 4213
Matching Numbers: Ferrari Classiche Certificate of Authenticity
Design: Pininfarina
Coachwork: Scaglietti
Engine: Colombo-designed V12
Configuration: V12 overhead camshaft, alloy block and cylinder heads
Capacity: 2,953cc
Bore: 73 mm
Stroke: 58.8 mm
Power: 240 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque: 178 ft lbs. @ 5,500 rpm
Performance: Top speed 150 mph, 0-60 mph under 7 seconds
Gearbox: 4 Speed H pattern
Suspension:
Front: Independent front suspension, unequal length A-arms, telescopic dampers
& coil springs,
Rear: Live axle, trailing arms, telescopic dampers & semi-elliptic leaf springs
Brakes: Disc front and rear
Wheels: Polished aluminum Borrani wire wheels
Wheelbase: 2,400 mm
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