Santa Monica, Calif. (July 18, 2025) — Adding to an already-robust catalogue of offerings for its 21st annual Pebble Beach Auctions, Gooding Christie’s announces a lineup of postwar collector favorites from Ferrari and Lamborghini, showcasing some of the most exceptional examples of influential, significant models conceived by the greatest Italian marques. The official auction house of the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance® will present these selections, many of them offered with well-documented history and provenance, matching-numbers components, and an endless list of concours accolades, throughout the two-day auction event on Friday, August 15 and Saturday, August 16. Additional catalogue offerings will soon be available on goodingco.com ahead of the highly-anticipated sale.

“We are proud to present this extraordinary selection of classic Ferrari and Lamborghini models," said David Brynan, Gooding Christie’s Senior Specialist. “These are some of the finest examples we have ever had the pleasure to offer. Not only are cars like the California Spider Prototype and 400 Superamerica Cabriolet significant examples with rich, well-documented history, they have been treated to world-class restorations by marque experts and have won major awards that attest to their exceptional quality. The same can be said for the 275 GTB/4 and Lamborghini 400 GT Interim, which are among the finest examples extant and come to market from passionate long-term caretakers. These are outstanding, blue-chip cars in all respects, representing the uppermost echelon of collector cars.”

Leading the charge is the California Spider that started it all: the 1957 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider Prototipo (Estimate: $7,500,000 – $9,000,000). The original California Spider prototype, chassis and engine no. 0769 GT, embodies the genesis of one of the most iconic and desirable sports cars ever built. Unique in every respect, it stands as the original vision that set the tone for all that would later follow. Built with a state-of-the-art tipo 128C Colombo V-12 engine, its Scaglietti bodywork features covered headlights, a bold hood scoop, full-width bumpers, and purposeful detailing throughout. Upon completion, it was photographed to launch the legendary model, and was featured in factory promotional literature. This California Spider was sold new through Luigi Chinetti Motors to amateur racer and regular Ferrari patron George Arents. More recently, 0769 GT underwent an award-winning restoration by renowned Ferrari specialist Rare Drive Inc., in which it was refinished in its striking original color scheme. After this work was completed in 2016, 0769 GT garnered the highest honors at several concours, including First in Class at Pebble Beach, Mention of Honor at Villa d’Este, Best in Class at the Ferrari 70th Anniversary “Rosso 70” Concours in Maranello, and Best in Class at Amelia Island. Offered with its Ferrari Classiche Red Book, tool kit, books, and a Massini report, this one-of-a-kind California Spider represents a unique opportunity for collectors.

her significant Ferrari highlights include a 1961 Ferrari 400 Superamerica Series I Cabriolet (Estimate: $5,500,000 – $6,500,000) and a 1950 Ferrari 166 MM/195 S Berlinetta Le Mans (Estimate: $4,500,000 – $5,500,000). The former, chassis 2407 SA, is one of only six short-wheelbase Series I 400 Superamerica Cabriolets by Pininfarina, and was originally specified with rare mechanicals – Solex carburetors and Bosch distributors – rather than the typical Weber and Marelli combination. Delivered new to Italian industrialist and VIP Ferrari client Niccolò De Nora, it served as the official car for the Directeur de Course, or course marshal, at the 1961 Monaco Grand Prix. In 1979, it joined the esteemed Greg Garrison Ferrari collection, where it remained a fixture for over two decades. Thereafter, it was the recipient of an award-winning restoration by Bob Smith Coachworks, in which the car was refinished in an arresting combination of light yellow with a dark blue hardtop and medium blue leather upholstery. Subsequently, 2407 SA won a Platinum Award and the Excellence Cup at Cavallino, and a Third in Class at Pebble Beach, in addition to being featured on the cover of Cavallino magazine’s issue no. 165. Significantly, this coachbuilt jewel has never been offered at public auction.

The Ferrari 166 MM/195 S Berlinetta Le Mans, chassis 0060 M, is an important even-serial-number Ferrari competition car, and the last of just five Touring Berlinettas built on the 166 MM chassis. Originally finished in striking light blue livery, it is distinguished by horizontal hood vents, rear quarter-window louvers, faired-in fog lamps, and a unique dashboard layout featuring elegant, white-faced Jaeger instrumentation. 0060 M made its debut at the 1950 Paris Motor Show, where it was prominently positioned on Luigi Chinetti’s stand. It was sold new to legendary American sportsman, race team owner, and car collector Briggs Cunningham, who had 0060 M upgraded to full 195 S specification to ensure a competitive edge. The Berlinetta arrived in New York in December 1950, becoming the first closed Ferrari competition car to be delivered to the US, and embarked on a series of period races including Sebring, Bridgehampton, Watkins Glen, and Torrey Pines. At the turn of the millennium, 0060 M underwent a concours-quality restoration by Mike Dopudja of MPH in Englewood, Colorado, and has been meticulously maintained by Paul Russell and Company in more recent years. Today, this spectacular 166 MM/195 S Berlinetta Le Mans serves as a sure ticket to major international events, ranging from Pebble Beach to the 1000 Miglia.

Italian might is well represented in the Scaglietti-bodied 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 (Estimate: $3,000,000 – $3,500,000), chassis and engine no. 10299. Desirably equipped with cast-magnesium wheels and period Irvin Air Chute seat belts, this 275 GTB/4 was delivered new via Jacques Swaters’ Garage Francorchamps in Rosso Chiaro over a Beige Scuro Connolly leather interior. With exceptionally documented provenance, including racing driver Charlie Kemp and respected Ferrari restorer Patrick Ottis, 10299 comes to auction from 24 years of continuous ownership under the care of a seasoned American collector. Retaining its matching-numbers engine and transaxle per a copy of its factory build sheet, this 275 GTB/4 has been looked after by Butch Dennison in recent years, and is surely among the very best of its kind. A stunning and desirable thick-gauge chassis 1968 Lamborghini Miura P400 (Estimate: $1,750,000 – $2,250,000) also joins the auction lineup. Delivered new to Geneva, Switzerland, this Miura was finished in the rare and attractive color scheme of Bleu (Blue) over Senape (Mustard), and came factory equipped with special features. From 2005 to 2008, this Miura was restored by Lamborghini’s Centro Restauro (Restoration Center) under the direct supervision of Valentino Balboni, as extensively documented with build sheets, correspondence, invoices, and photography. Upon completion, the Lamborghini was displayed in the Centro Eccellenza at the Sant’Agata factory.

Additional postwar offerings from Ferrari include an elegant and seldom-seen black over black 1963 Ferrari 250 GT Lusso (Estimate: $1,400,000 – $1,600,000). The 101st of only 350 Lussos built, this example, chassis 4945 GT, was delivered new to Modena, Italy, and has been maintained by US collectors since 1964. A well-preserved, Ferrari Classiche-certified 1965 Ferrari 275 GTS (Estimate: $1,450,000 – $1,650,000, Without Reserve) is also offered, featuring a timeless Pininfarina design. One of only 200 built in total, this 275 GTS is finished in its gorgeous original colors of Grigio Azzurro (Blue Gray) over a Pelle Blu (Blue Leather) interior, and has been the recipient of a concours-quality restoration by the renowned DK Engineering in recent years.

1950s Ferrari stars include the 1954 Ferrari 250 Europa GT (Estimate: $1,000,000 – $1,200,000) and the 1957 Ferrari 250 GT Low-Roof Berlinetta (Estimate: $750,000 – $950,000). The former, chassis 0379 GT, is the 12th of only 43 Europa GTs built, and was displayed on the Pinin Farina stand at the 1955 Torino Motor Show. It is distinguished by fared-in rectangular driving lights, a unique nose treatment, distinctive chrome trim, and a cavallino rampante (prancing horse) adorning the typical Pinin Farina eggcrate front grille. 0379 GT is an ideal candidate for a thorough, concours-quality restoration by its next fortunate custodian. The latter offering, chassis 0673 GT, is one of just 63 Ferrari 250 GT Low-Roof Berlinettas built by Boano. The penultimate example of its kind, it earned an FCA Platinum Award following its restoration.

Later Italian selections include an ultra-desirable “Chairs and Flares” 1974 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS (Estimate: $700,000 – $900,000) by Scaglietti. Finished in its original color scheme of Nero (Black) over Pelle Rossa (Red Leather) with an Argento (Silver) roof panel, this Dino was restored by the renowned Cremonini Carrozzeria S.r.l. in Italy. An important Touring-bodied 1966 Lamborghini 400 GT ‘Interim’ (Estimate: $650,000 – $750,000) is also offered. Likely the finest example extant of this significant Lamborghini model, this car is the earliest of the ultra-rare two-place 400 GT Interims built, and the first Lamborghini to feature a factory-built engine, gearbox, and differential. It is accompanied by an extremely rare Certificato d’Origine signed by Ferruccio Lamborghini himself, and has been restored and maintained to “reference” standards by specialists Bobileff Motorcar Co., Michael Regalia, and Joseph DeMeo. In addition to displays at important events, including Pebble Beach in 2023, this 400 GT ‘Interim’ was awarded Best of Show and Best in Class at various concours, including the Hillsborough Concours d’Elegance, The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering, and the La Jolla Concours d’Elegance.

(Press Release)