Angelina Jolie’s Ferrari 250 GT Coupe
Ultra-rare 1958 Ferrari 250 GT Coupe from the Hollywood star Angelina Jolie being auctioned off in November at Christie’s in Paris. As for this unique auto, having classic Italian artistry mixed with historical value, experts estimate that it will go for around €600,000 to €800,000, equivalent to about $967,000 to $1.29 million AUD.
The Ferrari 250 GT Coupe of 1958 has a unique status in the annals of automotive history. Developed by Italian coachbuilder Pininfarina, this particular model opened a new chapter in Ferrari’s direction it abandoned handcrafted race cars and mainly focused on small-scale road vehicle production. The 250 GT Coupe was Ferrari’s very first model devised as a road car, meaning that it is the type of model that symbolizes the brand’s orientation to classy sports cars made for connoisseurs.
Angelina Jolie’s black Ferrari is an extraordinary testament to this transformation. It sports the “notchback” body shape that would influence Ferrari’s GT models for generations to come. In doing so, it created the iconic long-bonnet and short-tail shape that came to define Ferrari’s GT line, including models up through the modern-day Ferrari supercars.
The Ferrari 250 GT Coupe’s beauty is its rarity together with its stunning looks and luxurious finishes. Only 353 units were ever built, and this is the 11th produced; thus, its exclusiveness increases value for collectors and enthusiasts alike. Its black exterior contrasts well with its aluminum wire wheels, possibly fashioned by Borrani, which is a famous Milanese wheel manufacturer.
Inside, the cabin is portrayed as a luxury affair, with beautiful red leather upholstery set on the dashboard, doors, and seats. All that this vintage three-spoke steering wheel wants is to get behind its chromed center, wrapped in wood, and relay some classic charm. The dashboard presents preserved chrome-surround dials in a stylized white-on-black font while the odometer currently reads 6,424 miles (approximately 10,338 km).
Even though the 250 GT Coupe was essentially designed for a road car application, Ferrari’s reputation as a racing speedster has been passed on to it. It uses the 3.0-liter V12 ‘Colombo’ engine, the same engine that made the grade for helping Ferrari win the 1958 World Sports Car Championship. Fitted with three Weber twin-choke carburetors and a five-speed synchromesh manual box, it produces a power output of 162 kW and thus makes the vehicle quite a road performer.
Angelina Jolie sells Ferrari at Christie’s “The Exceptional Sale” on November 20, 2024, in Paris. For this, the Auction will be held near the Grand Palais where the car was first launched in 1958 – a nice historical connection with the launch location of such an iconic car model.
Experts say that Christie’s estimated price is within range with this kind of market trend in classic Ferraris. To compare, Sotheby’s sold a red 1960 Ferrari 250 GT Coupe for $280,000 USD or approximately $411,222 AUD early this year. On the other hand, a perfect condition 1958 model was sold by Bonhams at a price of a whopping $1,193,000 USD or approximately $1.75 million AUD last year in the United States.
The car holds a connection to luxury cars. Angelina Jolie is known to be passionate about luxury vehicles and has collected quite a collection that depicts her preference for class and performance. The Ferrari 250 GT Coupe is considered one of the showcased Ferrari in her collections, and the sale will be quite popular among classic car enthusiasts and collectors of celebrities’ memorabilia. Although information about how long Jolie has owned the Ferrari is not available, its rarity and historic importance will place it on top of the list of valuable assets in her portfolio.
A close-up look at the 1958 Ferrari 250 GT Coupe owned by Angelina Jolie as it goes up for sale in an upcoming Christie’s auction promises to be one of the greatest highlights this season. With historic importance and design excellence combined with a dash of celebrity fever, the car stands high as an attractive prospect in the long list of collectors. Whether it makes it to the estimated €800,000 high-end or beats that is something only the car enthusiasts and the eager-to-own-a-piece-of-automotive-as-well-as-Hollywood-history collectors will determine through competitive bidding.
This will be another classic Ferrari to be sold through an auction as part of the limited Ferraris Jolie owns. It is a reminder of the eternal allure of classic Ferraris. These cars are milestones in terms of the innovations they offer beyond just the car world and can manage to evoke the fantasies of collectors across the globe. With that in mind, it continues to hold value and appeal to luxury car enthusiasts within this fluid market.
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