A Ferrari 250 GT Lusso in Singular Splendour
An exceedingly rare 1964 Berlinetta Lusso emerges as the solitary example specified with white leather, a factory colour combination of unparalleled distinction. This automotive treasure, one of merely 23 right hand drive configurations among 350 built, will be offered at auction this October.
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Few motorcars possess the rarefied luminosity of this 1964 Ferrari 250 GT Lusso Berlinetta, a specimen so extraordinarily conceived that it stands in solitary distinction within the hallowed annals of Maranello’s production. Designated as the 316th of merely 350 examples constructed, this particular motor car was specified with a white leather interior, an audacious and singular choice among its siblings, paired with the resplendent Rosso Cina exterior. The pairing represents a factory colour combination of such exceptional rarity that it elevates this conveyance to the uppermost echelon of automotive desirability.
Dispatched to the United Kingdom in 1964, this right hand drive Berlinetta Lusso occupies an exceptionally exclusive position, being amongst merely 23 examples configured for driving on the left side of the continental motorways. The white leather interior, rendered in the finest Pelle Bianco, imbues the cabin with an ethereal luminosity, a departure from convention that speaks to the discerning sensibilities of its original proprietor. Such purposeful individuality, ordained at the factory itself, renders this Ferrari a portrait in automotive bespoke craftsmanship.
A Restoration of Meticulous Integrity
The stewardship of this incomparable motor car has been marked by a devotion to authenticity. Subjected to a comprehensive restoration by Moto Technique during the late 1980s, the Lusso was subsequently celebrated in the pages of Supercar Classics in April 1988, a recognition befitting its extraordinary status. Most significantly, the automobile was certified by Ferrari Classiche in 2026, a validation that affirms the originality of its chassis, engine, gearbox and rear differential. Such certification stands as an incontrovertible testament to the integrity and purity of this remarkable specimen.
The 250 GT Lusso occupies a singular realm within the Ferrari canon, representing the marque’s vision of automotive refinement at its zenith. With its elegant proportions, its sumptuous interior appointments and its mechanical excellence, the Lusso embodies the philosophy that true luxury resides not in ostentation, but in the perfection of every element, harmoniously orchestrated. This particular example, with its unprecedented white leather specification, transcends even that exalted standard.
This exceptional motor car shall be offered at The London Auction on 31 October 2026, presenting a singular opportunity for the most discerning collectors to acquire a Ferrari of uncompromising rarity and authenticity.
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