Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder Short Wheelbase in Black (1:18 scale)
- Many Ferrari aficionados consider the 250 California Short Wheel Base Spyder one of the most beautiful & functional cars ever made. This model was constructed in two distinct series: the ‘LWB’ (long wheelbase), between 1958 & 1960, & the ‘SWB’ (short wheelbase) from 1960 to 1962. The latter example wasn"t actually completed until early 1963, with sub-divisions relative to body & mechanical details. A removable hard-top was available for both series.
Certainly the actor James Coburn very much loved this car. With body work designed by Pininfarina & built by Scaglietti, the car was a collaboration between the very best. The car sold for more than 10 million US dollars at a recent auction & Hot Wheels Elite TM reproduces it in 1:18th scale!