McQueen Ferrari
This Ferrari, once owned and raced by actor Steve McQueen, is the highlight of a rare-automobile auction on Thursday in Monterey, California. His 1963 Ferrari 250 GT/L Lusso Berlinetta, styled by Pininfarina, is metallic brown in color and has a beige leather interior, a 250-horsepower V-12 engine, and Scaglietti coachwork. Christies estimates the sports car will sell for between $800,000 and $1.2 million.
McQueen Ferrari
McQueen ordered this car new from Otto Zipper Motors in Santa Monica, California, in 1963.
McQueen Ferrari
The car was built to McQueen’s specifications, including the rare factory color of chestnut brown metallic.
McQueen Ferrari
The 250 Gran Turismo was introduced in 1954. Christie's says it was described as the first standard production series Ferrari.
McQueen Ferrari
Pininfarina drafted several different designs for the 250 GT over the years. His Berlinetta Lusso version debuted in 1962, to great acclaim.
McQueen Ferrari
McQueen owned the car for a decade and used it often, to run errands, tour with friends, and race.
McQueen Ferrari
McQueen sold the car in 1973. Its current owner, Mike Regalia of Thousand Oaks, California, bought it in 1997 and embarked on a complete frame-off restoration.
McQueen Ferrari
The car has also won numerous awards at events, including Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance and the Cavallino Classic.
McQueen Ferrari
Regalia returned the car to its original specifications, including McQueen’s original license plate.
McQueen Ferrari
The Lusso was featured in the November 2005 issue of Motor Trend Classic magazine with Chad McQueen and has been displayed at the Petersen Museum in Los Angeles.
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