RM Sotheby's to auction rare 1962 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider

RM Sotheby’s announced that an incredible 1962 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider will headline its upcoming Monaco sale, taking place alongside the legendary Grand Prix de Monaco Historique from 24-25 April 2026. One of the most sought after cars in the world, chassis 2955 GT is the 26th of 56 short-wheelbase examples built, and one of only 39 cars originally configured with covered headlamps. With so few examples built, the SWB California Spider is justifiably regarded as one of the most beautiful and pedigreed Ferraris ever built, combining timeless design with race-winning performance. The California Spider was originally delivered to Auto-Becker, the famed German importer based in Düsseldorf. Auto-Becker then immediately presented the car on its stand at the 40th Annual IAA Frankfurt Motor Show, where the car established its identity