Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider

1957 to 1960 · Convertible · Limited edition · 50 built

Over the past 12 months, 5 have sold publicly at a median of $4,927,500. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $7,397,300. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $3,772,500 to $9,905,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.

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Shifty Estimate
$7,397,300
Medium confidence · $4.2M to $8.51M
Median · 12 mo
$4,927,500
Sales · 12 mo
5
Market cap
$369.9M · 50 built

The market

Every recorded 1957 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider sale, by date and price
Feb 2026 · RM Sotheby's
$7,045,000 · Nero
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$4.00M$6.00M$8.00M$10.00MAug 2019202120222023202420252026SHIFTY ESTIMATE $7.40M
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12 salesmedian $4.93Mupdated Feb 2026

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The newest 1957 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider sales with photographs

Specifications

Engine
Naturally Aspirated V12, 3.0L
Power
240 hp
0 to 60
7 s
Top speed
150 mph
Transmission
Manual
Drivetrain
RWD
Curb weight
2,425 lb
Production
50 built
Designer
Pininfarina

Common questions

How much does a Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider cost?

Over the past 12 months, 5 have sold publicly at a median of $4,927,500. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $7,397,300. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $3,772,500 to $9,905,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.

What is a 1957 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $7,397,300. That sits above the $4,927,500 median of actual sales because the median counts every car that sold, including high-mileage examples, while the estimate describes a clean, low-mileage one bought today. We rate confidence medium: 5 public sales in a year is a thin market, and the spread between them is wide.

How many Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider have sold?

Shifty has 12 public sales of the Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider on file. The earliest was on Aug 16, 2019.

What is the most expensive Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider sold?

The highest public sale on file is $9,905,000, on Aug 16, 2019.

What has a Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider sold for at auction?

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

  • $7,045,000Feb 27, 2026Nero
  • $7,045,000Feb 27, 2026Nero
  • $7,265,000Aug 16, 2025

About the 1957 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider

The long-wheelbase California Spyder launched Ferrari's open-top GT legacy, combining Pininfarina's elegant design with Scaglietti's masterful coachwork. Built on the 250 GT platform from 1957-1960, only 50 examples were produced, making it one of Ferrari's rarest road cars. The 3.0-liter Colombo V12 produced 240 horsepower, delivering spirited performance wrapped in timeless Italian style. These early Californias featured covered headlights and a distinctive grille design that would influence Ferrari styling for decades. Originally intended for Ferrari's wealthy American clientele, the LWB California has become a blue-chip collector car, with concours-quality examples commanding $15-20 million. The combination of Pininfarina design, Scaglietti craftsmanship, and extreme rarity makes the LWB California one of the most desirable open Ferraris ever built, representing the golden age of Italian automotive artistry.

Sales and listings

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