Ferrari 250 GTE

Enzo's favorite in rare Rosso Rubino, with preserved interior and matching engine

"Ferrari is not just a car. It’s a piece of art, a piece of history, and a symbol of speed." – Chris Harris.

By the late 1950s, as Italy's economy surged forward in what became known as the "Italian Economic Miracle," Ferrari recognized an opportunity to expand beyond its traditional clientele of racing enthusiasts and sports car purists. Enzo Ferrari, ever the pragmatist, saw the potential in developing a luxurious Grand Tourer that could offer both high performance and practicality. Thus, the Ferrari 250 GTE was born, making its first public appearance as a prototype at the 1960 24 Hours of Le Mans, before officially debuting at the Paris Motor Show later that year as the first Ferrari to accomodate 4 passengers. 

Among its notable owners were Frank Sinatra, who appreciated the car's blend of performance and sophistication, and Enzo Ferrari himself, who reportedly drove a GTE as his personal car.



As Ferrari's first true four-seater, it opened the doors to a broader audience, appealing to successful entrepreneurs, aristocrats, and even law enforcement agencies, with the Rome police force famously using a dark blue GTE for high-speed pursuits. The 250 GTE became Ferrari's best-selling model of its time, with around 955 units produced over three distinct series from 1960 to 1963.

250 GTE

Year 1962
Paint color Rosso Rubino
Interiors Black Connolly Leather
Matching numbers 
Matching colors 
Preserved interior since new
Recently serviced and detailed

This particular Ferrari 250 GTE was delivered in 1962 through U.S. Ferrari importer Luigi Chinetti, it was first owned by Chrysler designer George Cushing, who specified it in Rubino Rosso over black Connolly leather, a combination it retains today. In 1965, the car made its way to France, finding new ownership with a Simca designer. By the late 1990s, it underwent a complete mechanical overhaul at the renowned Charles Pozzi Ferrari dealership, to ensure its continued reliability.

The car was prepared to participate in Cavallino Classic Modena 2025. It is accompanied by its original owner’s manuals, document pouch, and tool roll. The vast majority of the interior remains untouched and in original condition. We reinstalled the correct ANSA exhaust system, replaced the oil filters with periodcorrect units, and renewed the fuel lines - always remaining faithful to preserve everything that could stay untouched. The original Marchal headlamps were mounted and minor issues fixed by expert hands.


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