Ferrari driven by Cameron Diaz becomes one of world's most expensive cars as it goes on sale with eye-watering £5m price
A Ferrari regarded as one of the most beautiful cars ever built became one of the world’s most expensive cars as it went on sale for a staggering £5m.
The 1963 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spyder, put on the market by Ascot-based Talacrest, is one of the finest collaborations in engineering history - with Enzo Ferrari enlisting Pininfarina to design the model and Scaglietti to build it.
As a result of its looks and performance the car now commands a staggering price tag.
This particular model, which is number 53 of 55 built, has starred in a number of films with screen beauty Cameron Diaz driving it in the 2003 film Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle.
When it left the factory in 1963, the Ferrari was grey but it was later resprayed red and it has now been restored to its original colour.
Lurking beneath the jaw-dropping exterior is a 3-litre V12 engine which develops 280bhp - a considerable amount for a car which turns 50 next year.
With this power the Ferrari, which uses a four-speed gearbox, has a 0-60mph time of eight seconds and a top speed of 149mph.
John Collins, who runs Talacrest, said: 'The car underwent a full nut and bolt restoration three years ago which took two years to complete.
'I’ve only had the model up for sale for a week and I’ve already had plenty of interest from around the world. It is one of the most beautiful open-top Ferraris ever built and one of the most desirable sports cars anywhere in the world.'
The 1963 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spyder, put on the market by Ascot-based Talacrest, is one of the finest collaborations in engineering history - with Enzo Ferrari enlisting Pininfarina to design the model and Scaglietti to build it.
As a result of its looks and performance the car now commands a staggering price tag.
This particular model, which is number 53 of 55 built, has starred in a number of films with screen beauty Cameron Diaz driving it in the 2003 film Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle.
When it left the factory in 1963, the Ferrari was grey but it was later resprayed red and it has now been restored to its original colour.
Lurking beneath the jaw-dropping exterior is a 3-litre V12 engine which develops 280bhp - a considerable amount for a car which turns 50 next year.
With this power the Ferrari, which uses a four-speed gearbox, has a 0-60mph time of eight seconds and a top speed of 149mph.
John Collins, who runs Talacrest, said: 'The car underwent a full nut and bolt restoration three years ago which took two years to complete.
'I’ve only had the model up for sale for a week and I’ve already had plenty of interest from around the world. It is one of the most beautiful open-top Ferraris ever built and one of the most desirable sports cars anywhere in the world.'
The 1963 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spyder
- Designed by Pininfarina and built by Scaglietti
- For the same price, you could buy an eight-bedroom country home in Kent, 28 Ferrari 458s or a used Learjet
- Beneath the engine lies a 3-litre V12 engine which develops 280bhp
- Uses a four-speed gearbox
- Has a 0-60mph time of eight seconds
- Top speed of 149mph
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