Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider

1960 to 1963 · Convertible · Limited edition · 56 built

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Shifty Estimate

$17,686,600

Medium confidence · $15M to $20.3M

Median · 12 mo: $16,674,712
Sales · 12 mo: 4
Market cap: $990.4M · 56 built

Blue Chip

1960 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider, sold Apr 2026

Sold$19,506,336 · RM Sotheby's · Apr 2026

The market

Every recorded 1960 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider sale, by date and price

Apr 2026 · RM Sotheby's

$19,506,336 · Blu Scuro

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7 salesmedian $16.67Mupdated Apr 2026

Latest results

The newest 1960 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider sales with photographs

1960 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider, sold Mar 2026

Sold $16,844,425

€14,067,500

1960 · Nero

Jan 28, 2026 · RM Sotheby's

Euro-zone sales ran 5% below US sales for the same models over 3 years.

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Specifications

Engine: Naturally Aspirated V12, 3.0L
Power: 280 hp
0 to 60: 6.5 s
Top speed: 155 mph
Transmission: Manual
Drivetrain: RWD
Curb weight: 2,380 lb
Production: 56 built
Designer: Pininfarina

Common questions

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

Over the past 12 months, 4 have sold publicly at a median of $16,674,712. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $17,686,600. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $15,033,610 to $20,339,590, depending on mileage, color, and history.

What is a 1960 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $17,686,600. We rate confidence medium: 4 public sales in a year is a thin market, and the spread between them is wide.

How many Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider have sold?

Shifty has 7 public sales of the Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider on file. The earliest was on Jul 20, 2020.

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

The highest public sale on file is $19,506,336, on Apr 25, 2026.

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

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

$19,506,336Apr 25, 2026Blu Scuro
$16,505,000Mar 5, 2026
$410,000Jan 29, 2026

About the 1960 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider

With only 56 examples built, the 250 GT California Spyder SWB ranks among the rarest and most valuable Ferraris ever created. Combining the competition-proven short wheelbase chassis with open-air motoring, it represented the ultimate expression of early 1960s Ferrari engineering. Each example was essentially hand-built by Scaglietti, featuring subtle but significant differences that make every car unique. The California Spyder's racing pedigree is impeccable, these cars dominated SCCA competition and appeared at major international events. Today, they represent the absolute pinnacle of Ferrari collecting, with auction results routinely setting records. The combination of extreme rarity, competition history, and breathtaking beauty makes the California Spyder SWB the holy grail for serious Ferrari collectors, with values that reflect their status as automotive art.