1961 Ferrari 250 GT California SWB Spyder – $17.16 Million
One of the most sought-after Ferraris on the market is the Ferrari 250 GT California SWB Spider. It was built between 1953 and 1964, with a number of racing models built along those years. The Spider was featured in the film Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, though it was a replica of the original car. It was a fiberglass version of the 250 GT Spyder California. A unit was sold to a radio DJ by James Coburn for £5.5 million, while another one was sold for $15.9 million in 2015—the car was a barn find.
The California Spyder featured a swept-back, racy windscreen with minimal interior furnishings. It has a lightweight folding top and supportive bucket seats. Its was specifically marketed to American enthusiasts who wanted a stylish sports car that’s both comfortable on the road and on a track—credit to the designers of this beauty.
