Ferrari 250 California Spyder

Last week I saw Enrico Tenni (son of the famous Moto-Guzzi team rider Omobono Tenni) driving this car through Sausalito.

I believe this is the short wheel base California Spyder with the stiffer chassis, four wheel disc brakes, and a more powerful V12 engine. The Spyder was based on the 250GT Berlinetta coupe, and only 54 SWB California Spyders were made.

These cars sold for over $2m in the late 80's when the market for Ferraris was hot. Today they change hands for around $1m.



June 26th, 2007

Thanks to an anonomous tip, and to the help of members of FerrariChat forum, I have come to the conclusion that this is not a real Ferrari 250 California Spyder.

After comparing this car to the car used in the movie "Ferris Buellers Day Off", I conclude that it is not one of those cars.

Thanks to the helpful people at FerrariChat, I've concluded that this is a reproduction of a 250 California Spyder, using some Ferrari parts.

Here is one of the forum comments:

"Based on the pictures, I'd guess it's a rebody of a later model Ferrari. Gauges, other trim pieces are from a newer model. Motor is a Ferrari motor, but looks larger than a 250. I'd guess that this is a rebody of a 330 or 365 2+2. But it's just a guess."


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