Solved: gte4289_114 - 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE

[gte4289]

Please identify this vehicle for a point:

[norberthanke]

Italian

[gte4289]

Italian

Yes

[norberthanke]

Coachbuilder based on a Fiat model

[gte4289]

Coachbuilder based on a Fiat model

No

[norberthanke]

Fiat Dino 2400 Coupé

[gte4289]

Fiat Dino 2400 Coupé

No

[gte4289]

Experts?

[Carnut]

Ferrari 250 GTE 2+2 - early 1960s

[gte4289]

Ferrari 250 GTE 2+2 - early 1960s

Yes! Point earned and given.

Now, I will award an additional point to the first person to identify the chassis number of the particular car shown in the puzzle photo. (Hint: This is not as difficult as it may seem.)

Open to Pros as well!

[Wendax]

4289 GT? 

[gte4289]

4289 GT? 

Of course.

[Carnut]

Is it yours?
I see it was sold at the Gooding & Co auction at Pebble Beach in 2008 (and perhaps it's been sold on since then too).
Really beautiful car!

Chassis: 4289GT
Meticulously Maintained By Ferrari Specialists, With Significant Recent Restoration Work
The Most Desirable Ferrari 2+2 And One Of The Most Graceful Pininfarina Designs Ever Executed
Documented History And Provenance
Matching Numbers
2,953 CC SOHC 12-Cylinder Engine
Three Twin-Choke Weber
40 DCL Carburetors
240 BHP At 7,000 RPM
4-Speed Manual Transmission With Overdrive
4-Wheel Disc Brakes
Independent Front Suspension With Coil Springs
Live Rear Axle With Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs

[gte4289]

Is it yours?
I see it was sold at the Gooding & Co auction at Pebble Beach in 2008 (and perhaps it's been sold on since then too).
Really beautiful car!

It was mine when I originally created this username. Regretfully, I was the seller at Gooding PB back in 2008. (The car has not been sold since and remains with the gentleman who purchased it from me.)