CMC 1961 Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder FREE SHIPPING

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A Californian Dream LIMITED EDITION of only 2,500.....this is the Blue Version..... Growing wealth and mild climate turned California into some kind of a dream land for the Americans. Johnny von Neumann, the official Ferrari dealer in California, realized that the rich, jet-setting people needed a very special toy – a car that was completely different from what the Americans were used to. His wish came true when Enzo created the ground-breaking Spyder.The California Spyder was introduced at the end of the 1950s, and it immediately became the new benchmark of all open roadsters. This was attributable to the contributions of a brilliant duo: Sergio Pininfarina ascoachbuilder and Sergio Scaglietti as sheet artist who was no less of a virtuoso. The “Cal-Spyder” started off with a long wheelbase of 2,600 mm in 1958. 1960 saw Ferrari release the short wheelbase version (SWB), with a wheelbase of only 2,400 mm. This new version was essentially constructed in the same way as the 250 GT/SWB, which had debuted in 1959. Its famous 12-cylinder V-Engine was capable of generating a maximum output of 280 hp. Street-worthy vehicles were built with a steel body. In contrast, the cars for racing were built with a lightweight aluminum body and equipped with a larger fueltank as well as a filler neck that allowed for quick release.The Ferrari “Cal-Spyder” soon became the symbol of truly “dual-purpose” cars. In other words, it was capable of handling both public roads and race tracks adeptly. Its status as a successful race car was also brought to an almost “mythical” level by the low quantities of its production that made it one of the most rare, valuable Ferraris, and by the extraordinary beauty and high quality that it boasted. A total of 105 California Spyders were produced between 1958 and 1963. About 50 of them were of the LWB version, whereas some 55 were SWB. They have appeared in several movies. CMC chose to replicate a road version of the SWB California Spyder, which is distinctive for its flushmounted headlights and extra bumpers guards. As a special feature, our limited-edition versions, which are to be finished in blue, silver, and black respectively, will be equipped with a removable hard top. Since this feature was rarely offered by Ferrari, the hard-top version tends to be a rarity.What an AMAZING MODEL.....It has opening Hood, Doors, and Trunk. The trunk has an actual working latch, you have to press the button on the latch to open the trunk. The Ferrari V-12 Engine is extremely detailed both plumbed and wired and will breathe well with chrome tipped dual exhaust! The upper part of the front shocks come through the inner fender well and really bolt! It has 3 carburetors and a fine metal grate that surrounds the air filters.....AMAZING!! The interior is fully equipped with guages and soft seats. The car has a real working suspension with coil springs in the front and chrome metal leaf springs in the rear. It is running on the usual hand-made aluminum spoke wheels and rubber tires. It also has a spare in the trunk! CMC has outdone themselves once again!! A Must for your Collection!! NOW ON SALE.....$449.00-10%=$404.10 Winning bidder will receive FREE FedEx Shipping w/Insurance in continental U.S. Alaska, Hawaii, and Canada will receive Discounted International Priority Mail Shipping. Foreign bidders will receive Discounted International Priority Mail Shipping. Additional cars shipped for FREE in Continental U.S. Your package will be packed professionally and with care as we have Eleven years experience working with Ebay. We accept Pay Pal or Cashiers Checks. Please No Personal Checks. Special Note to ForeignCustomers : When ordering merchandise from U.S. Retailers there may be extra charges with Customs. Once the package arrives to the Foreign Destination Customs determines if there will be any charges associated with the package coming into their respective country. We can not be responsible for extra charges other Governments/Customs agencies charge. Also, we have no way of k... read more

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