1961 Ferrari 250 PF Cabriolet

1961 Ferrari 250 PF Cabriolet This 1961 Ferrari 250 PF Cabriolet s/n 2343 GT is an amazingly well-documented, user-friendly and event-friendly Enzo-Era, drop-top Ferrari. On 14 June, 1990 Ferrari 250 PF Cab s/n 2343 GT was sold as an in-process restoration by RM Classic Car Investments of Chatham, Ontario, Canada, to Lee Brown, owner of Precision Auto Body, a very high-end repair and restoration shop in Reseda, California, and was owned by Lee Brown for the next thirty-three years. As part of the purchase price RM included an all-new tan leather interior, a re-chrome of the soft top framework and a new canvas soft-top with liner. RM also did further post-sale restoration work in 1990-1991 including new floor pans and rocker panels, (common areas of rust in early 250s) which was billed over eleven separate monthly invoices. The eleven invoices total $89,997.37, a huge billing in 1991 when labor was billed at $43.00 per hour. Once with Mr. Brown the engine rebuild was sublet to Don Rudd’s Maranello Auto Parts in Tucker, GA; the chrome work was sublet to Van Nuys Plating in Van Nuys CA; the complete front and rear suspension was rebuilt, with most of the parts coming from Maranello Auto Parts in Tucker, GA and Partsource in Camden, Maine; the brake system was rebuilt with most of the parts ordered from GT Car Parts, Phoenix, AZ; the wire wheels were rebuilt by Valley Wire Wheel in Van Nuys, CA; a new grille, original Marchal headlamps with new buckets and many trim pieces were ordered from Re-Originals in Goodrich, TX; and the list goes on and on… We have about one-hundred and twenty pages of parts receipts and service listings, far too many to document, although they do offer a nostalgic trip down memory lane for those who have been in the business for many decades, listing both shops long gone and those still with us. The earliest invoice begin with Bill Rudd Motors, then in Scottsdale, AZ and then several dozen invoices from his son, Don Rudd at Maranello Auto Parts in Tucker, GA. Other parts invoices came from Bob Smith Enterprises in Gainesville, TX; Lyle Tanner Enterprises, Rockwall, TX; Newco Products in Reseda, CA; White Post Restorations, White Post VA; this author’s former parts and restoration business, European Auto Restoration in Costa Mesa, CA and most recently GTO Engineering in Los Angeles. As shown in our video, the engine starts instantly, with virtually no smoke whatsoever. The carburation and ignition systems are in beautiful harmony, and the engine pulls cleanly and crisply from idle to redline, producing excellent power and oil pressure throughout the rev band. The transmission shifts well with good synchronization, both warm and cold. The clutch is well adjusted with good uptake, and the factory installed overdrive unit works beautifully. The brake pedal is high, effective, and confidence inspiring. The steering is responsive and suspension tight and cohesive. The water and oil temperature gauges, oil pressure, speedometer, tachometer, and clock are all operational, as is the fuel gauge. As part of the pre-sale inspection we’ve done a compression test with all cylinders in the 175-190 lb range, photos available #1961Ferrari #250 #PF #cabriolet #classiccars #peterkumar #value #gullwingmotorcars #forsale #selling #webuy #buyer #antique #deals #antiquecars #vintage

Added 30 Aug 2026