1961 Ferrari 250 GT California

1961 Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder Recreation in Rosso Red with Saddle Tan Leather
Located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Built by Classic Cars by Renucci as a high-end recreation of the legendary 1961 Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder. Finished in Rosso Red over genuine Saddle Tan leather, this example currently has 3,990 miles, with approximately 2,300 miles driven by the current owner since 2019.
The Renucci Certificate of Vehicle Origin identifies the car as a CALSPYDER 1961 Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder Recreation, VIN CCR17132CS.
Powered by a 300+ HP Jaguar 5.3L V12 paired with a Tremec 5-speed manual transmission. Built on a custom multi-tube steel frame with a hand-laid fiberglass body, Ford 9inch Posi Traction rear axle, four-wheel disc brakes, Wilwood front calipers, adjustable coilovers, power steering, and six stack Weber carburetors.
Equipment includes 16-inch chrome wire wheels with true knock off centers, Nardi wood steering wheel, Italian gauges, leather bucket seats, Bluetooth stereo with JL Audio speakers, roll-up windows, heater, black canvas soft top with suede headliner, matching leather-trimmed tonneau cover, Coco Mats, and finished trunk.
The 1961 Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder is the model famously depicted in Ferris Bueller's Day Off. The movie cars were replicas, with one of the drivable movie-used examples selling for $396,000 at Barrett Jackson in 2020.
Genuine examples rank among the world's most valuable collector cars. In 2025, a genuine 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider Competizione sold for $25.305 million at Pebble Beach, setting a new world auction record for the model.
Approximately $15,000 in documented service and mechanical improvements have been completed during the current ownership. Stored indoors in a heated facility and reportedly never driven in the rain.
Multiple-award winner, including Best of Show at the 2019 Exotic Auto Festival. Books, build records, service records, car cover included.