The Ferrari 250 GT California is a car model that was designed for export to North America. It represented Scaglietti's vision of an open-top 250 GT. Aluminum was utilized for the hood, doors, and trunk lid while most models used steel in other places.
A 2.9-liter V12 engine was available in 1961 and 1962, while the California was powered with a 3.0-liter V12 engine that generated 280 horsepower. It had a top speed of 150 mph and could accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 6.5 seconds.
The Italian sports car manufacturer introduced left-hand drive with the 250 GT California. A total of 500 Californias were made, including 133 2+2 variants and 367 SWB (short wheelbase) models.
Pininfarina created the Pininfarina Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder, and Carrozzeria Scaglietti built the body. It is regarded as one of the most exquisite Ferraris and convertibles in car history. Additionally, it is one of the most expensive, with good specimens costing millions of dollars.
In 1960, the California cost about $15,000, making it one of the costliest vehicles available. Celebrities and affluent people favored it, and it was depicted in a number of films and television programs. The California is now valued highly by collectors and is regarded as a classic Ferrari.
