Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider Competizione - pictures

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This is the 1959 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider Competizione set to be auctioned in New York this December.
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The Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider Competizione was originally bought to be raced in the 24hrs of Le Mans.
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The model for sale, chassis number '1451 GT', is estimated to sell for between £10.7million and £13million – which would put it amongst some of the most expensive cars ever sold at auction.
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Under the bonnet the vintage Ferrari has a 3-litre V12 producing 263bhp at 7,300rpm.
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When originally raced in 1959, 1451 GT had rolled off the production line just five days before hand.
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