A long time favorite

The Ferrari Berlinetta Lusso has been a favorite of mine for many years. In 1985 when I toyed with the exotic car business as a broker, and prior to the main run up in prices, I had the opportunity to purchase a very similar car that was located in Switzerland at the time. The asking price was $55,000. A couple of problems with that. I had no where near that kinda money at the time. And even if I did it would not likely have survived my marraige any better than I did.

After that, there was quite a run up in exotic car prices through '88-89 and then that bubble burst. But rare, well preserved cars with provenance can command lofty prices, even through what are otherwise recessionary times. It is rumored that a 250GTO sold privately for close to $30M but I have not seen verification.

During that time I met a transplanted Canadian operating a shop in Costa Mesa California, Michael Sheehan. I have stayed in touch with him, though he sold European Auto and is simply Mike Sheehan, Ferrari Specialist. And simply includes one of the globe's most respected and knowledgeable Ferrari historians and data keepers.

I receive updates to his website and inventory/offerings. A Lusso comes across the wires tonight for a "priced right and seriously for sale at $649,950" - crank up the algobot and scalp some more. Mike's current inventory is presented below with the new Lusso as well. Don't miss the photo of the engine from the Lusso during its restoration. Gorgeous. Additional info can be obtained from www.ferraris-online.com and Mike Sheehan.

Cars For Sale

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2003 Ferrari 360 Spider

Serial Number: 131375

1972 De Tomaso Pantera

Serial Number: 03968

2008 Maserati GranTurismo

Serial Number: 040629

1972 Ferrari 365 GTC/4

Serial Number: 15665

1971 Ferrari 365 GTS/4

Serial Number: 14471

1990 Ferrari Testarossa

Serial Number: 86183

1995 Ferrari 456 GT Cabriolet

Serial Number: 101250

Sale Pending

1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB 3Z Zagato

Serial Number: 2491 GT

Sale Pending

1981 Ferrari 512 BB

Serial Number: 35761

1986 Ferrari 412 Automatic

Serial Number: 64307

2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano F1

Serial Number: 149814

1993 Ferrari 348 tb Serie Speciale

Serial Number: 94370

We are pleased to offer 1964 Ferrari 250 Lusso s/n 5861 GT. This Lusso has just completed a $200,000 plus bare tub-up Platinum level restoration by Chuck Wray of Grand Touring Cars. Ready to go to Cavallino and bring back a trophy. Priced right and seriously for sale at $649,950.

1964 Ferrari 250 GT Lusso Berlinetta Serial Number 5861 GT 250 Lusso s/n 5861 GT has new and near flawless silver paint with superb and supple all-new black leather, new dash covering, new carpeting and an all-new headliner over a better-than-new body. The complete under-body and frame, engine, transmission and rear axle, front and rear suspension, brakes and wiring are all completely rebuilt, restored, replated or refinished and detailed to perfection. All new brake and fuel hard lines and soft lines. Every bearing or bushing in the car has been replaced or rebuilt. Easily the best Lusso we have seen in many years and far better than when new! Never damaged. In storage in southern California for almost 20 years. Well documented history going back over 35 years. We welcome any mechanical or body inspection, as we do not believe there is a Lusso that can compare in today's market. Complete with the owner's handbook, leather pouch, tools and tool roll. Comes with hundreds of in-process restoration photos. Currently fitted with a 4-speed with overdrive for freeway cruising, but comes with the correct original gearbox. All matching numbers, of course. Ready to go to Cavallino and bring back a trophy. Priced right and seriously for sale at $649,950. If you have a similar Ferrari or other exotic you are looking to sell please email us at Sales@ferraris-online.com or call us at 949-646-6086.