1959 Ferrari 250 GT California sells for nearly $18M, exceeding expectations
The Ferrari beat the high estimate of $17 million.
The Ferrari beat the high estimate of $17 million.
During the weekend's automotive smorgasbord in Pebble Beach, Ferrari has played a huge roll. Twenty examples of the ultra-rare 250 TR, better known as the Testa Rossa, were prominently on display at the Concours d'Elegance, and the Prancing Horses Chris Bruce
We can't fathom why somebody didn't swoop up this famous house in Highland Park, Illinois, when it was first offered for sale in 2009, and again in 2011 – especially considering its role in the hit 1986 film Ferris Bueller's Day Off. But if shoppers were holding
The Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder may have been introduced to the mainstream by the classic 1986 John Hughes' film Ferris Bueller's Day Off (of course, that car was a replica), but the iconic convertible has long been one of the most desirable collector cars for those in the know. With a little over 100 built, California Spyders rarely come up for sale, and when they do, they bring big money. Back in 2008, a
"It's like a museum... It's very beautiful and very cold" – Click above for high-res image gallery
Cameron's home from Ferris Bueller's Day Off - Click above for an image gallery