
1964 Ferrari 250 GT/L Berlinetta Lusso by Scaglietti
€1,186,250 EUR | Sold
The Petitjean Collection
- Delivered new and presented today in the factory-correct colour combination of Argento over Rosso leather interior
- The 227th of the 350 Lussos manufactured between 1962 to 1964
- Retains its matching-numbers Tipo 168U 3.0-litre V-12 engine, and gearbox
- Maintained in the Petitjean Collection for over 35 years
The Ferrari 250 GT/L Berlinetta, often referred to as the “Lusso”, is arguably one of the most successful and visually appealing grand tourer cars ever manufactured. The pinnacle of the 250 GT platform’s mechanical development, the model further benefits from a sporting exterior that is among the most acclaimed designs of all time. Introduced at the 1962 Paris Salon as a replacement for the 250 GT Coupé, the Lusso—an Italian word for luxury—was fitted with a newly styled interior complemented by a revised dash panel and leather upholstery throughout.
Mechanically, the Lusso’s Tipo 168 U engine represented a high point in development of the 3.0-litre short-block “Colombo” V-12, incorporating the outside-plug ignition and single-cylinder porting that had proven so successful in the 250 Testa Rossa and California Spider racing variants. This strong foundation was bolstered by the inclusion of four-wheel disc brakes, suspension with Koni shock absorbers at each corner, and a rear Watts linkage that had been perfected on the legendary 250 GTO.
Scaglietti’s rendering of Pininfarina’s design proved to be one of the coachbuilder’s most stunning creations yet, with classic early cues such as the “egg-crate” grille and deftly curved wings giving way to long, flowing proportions, ample glass all around the luxuriously trimmed cabin, and a fastback profile punctuated by a Kamm tail. Initially purchased by jet-set luminaries and celebrities, demand was strong for the Lusso. Only 350 examples were constructed between 1962 and 1964.
This example, chassis number 5361, was manufactured in February 1964. Finished in Argento over a Rosso leather interior, it was sold new into Switzerland and registered on plates “BE 26021” from the Bern region of Switzerland. The Ferrari was later added to Monsieur Petitjean’s collection in 1986 and has remained on static display since. The car has been fitted with a set of wider Borrani wire wheels. As a result of the aforementioned period of static display, a recommissioning programme is recommended prior to use.


