This is a copy of a post that was originally on Photoblog.
1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California 2-Door Spyder
OK, sure… one could argue that ALL Ferraris are classic Ferraris – even last year’s models. For the most part, I wouldn’t disagree. But going through my pictures, I realized I had to narrow it down. I have LOTS of pictures of Ferraris. Everything from a 1947 125S Barchetta to a 2015 LaFerrari.
1956 Ferrari 410 Superamerica 2-Door Berlinetta Boano – Chassis Number 0477SA
So what to narrow it down to? I started with the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles. In 2017, they had a show celebrating 70 years of Ferrari. So these are all from that exhibit.
1949 Ferrari 166 MM 2-Door Barchetta Touring – Chassis Number 0008M
The easiest first step would have been to keep it to the red ones, but that would have kept out a couple of nice silver 250 GTs.
1961 Ferrari 250GT SWB 2-Door Berlinetta
The oldest ones, of course.
1947 Ferrari 125S Barchetta – Chassis Number 01C
And the racers.
1958 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa 2-Door Spyder
1964 Ferrari 250 LM 2-Door Berlinetta
The odd ones.
1956 Ferrari 410 Superamerica 2-Door Berlinetta Ghia – Chassis Number 0479SA
The simple clean lines for driving on the open road.
1962 Ferrari 250 GT SWB 2-Door Berlinetta
And what would a Ferrari post be without the legendary 250 GTO? Yes, this is an authentic one. One of the most expensive cars out there at this point. Last I saw, one sold at auction for around US$38 Million. Dare to dream.
1963 Ferrari 250 GTO 2-Door Berlinetta – Chassis Number 4293GT
Wonderful! A great series, Paul. My favorite – it should tell you something about me – is the odd one, the ’56 410 Superamerica. That is one exceptional ride!
Your photos really stand out, especially the red ones. I am not a big car fan, for me if they have 4 wheels and can drive from this point to that point, I am good. But there is something about the older “antique/ classic” models of cars that are just so very appealing to me. They have so much character in comparison to cars today. If someone was going to give me a Ferrari I’d pick the one from 1956😉 . If you are ever in Southern Florida, there is a Museum by the name of Elliot, They have the most equisite collection of vintage cars and their system of displaying them is also something to rave about.