250 GTE engine tipo 128E s/n 2451 was dissassembled for a rebuild and was going to be used for a 250 California Spyder replica but the project was never completed. it could be used as a core for a rebuild or as a correct period engine for a 250 SWB California spyder or an SWB Berlinetta replica, or can be as a core to build a race engine for
Ferrari 250 GT SWB Competition, Chassis 2735 – Race History FOR SALE: 2008 ex-AF Corse Ferrari F430 GTC F131 EVO. Car Of The Day: 1959 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spyder.
The company's Revival series already includes the 250 GT SWB Berlinetta, as well as the 250 Testa Rossa, so it was only a matter of time until the open-top California Spyder was added.
All SWB California's used the Tipo 168 engine that, in standard tune, produced 260bhp at 7000rpm. These motors retained the by now familiar 2953cc displacement thanks to an unchanged bore and stroke of 73mm x 58.8mm respectively. 250 GT LWB California Spyder Competizione Chassis Index. Chassis No. Frame Engine.
It’s pretty difficult to have a conversation about Ferrari replicas without bringing up the 1961 250 GT California Spyder. The California’s great looks, spirited V12-performance and ultra-low production numbers made it a hit with Ferrari enthusiasts, but it was Ferris Bueller’s adventures on the big screen that (literally) launched it into national superstardom.
The SWB California Spyder was a variant on the popular Ferrari 250 designed for the American market. It featured a 3.0-liter SOHC V-12 with 280 horsepower and a four-speed manual transmission [source: Motor Trend].
1999 Ferrari 250SWB California factory-built by DNA For Sale. The Ferrari California 250 is the car made famous by the cult film, Ferris Bueller’s Day-Off, albeit that the car used was also a replica. No doubt most will also be aware of Chris Evan’s purchasing James Coburn’s car, and the eye-watering fact that these cars now fetch up to $20m. hs8bmI.ferrari 250 gt swb california spyder for sale
