2023 |
Amelia Island Auctions 20231953 Ferrari 250 MM Spider Series II
From the Estate of Jess Pourret
Coachwork by Vignale
SOLD $3,525,000
Estimate
$3,000,000 - $5,000,000
Chassis
0274 MM
Engine
0274 MM (See Text)
Car Highlights
A Historically Important, Even-Serial-Number Competition Ferrari
One of 12 Vignale Spiders Built on the Legendary 250 MM Chassis
Extensive International Race History Includes the Mille Miglia and Targa Florio
Formerly Owned by Noted American Collectors P. Paul Pappalardo and Bob Rubin
Part of the Famed Jess Pourret Ferrari Collection for over Three Decades
Documented by Ferrari Historian Marcel Massini
Technical Specs
2,953 CC SOHC Alloy V-12 Engine
Three Weber 4-Barrel Carburetors
240 BHP at 7,200 RPM
4-Speed Manual Gearbox
4-Wheel Hydraulic Finned-Aluminum Drum Brakes
Front Independent Suspension with Transverse Leaf Spring and Shock Absorbers
Rear Live Axle with Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs and Shock Absorbers
Saleroom Addendum
The engine block that accompanies this vehicle is stamped 0274 MM and shows internal no. 018. While it is believed that this is the original engine block, as stated in the published catalogue, this fact is not confirmed. The Ferrari build sheet for this vehicle does not record an engine internal number. According to Ferrari historian Marcel Massini, no internal numbers are listed on any of the copies of the 31 250 MM build sheets in his possession.
