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Ferrari 250 California

The Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder, commonly known as the 250 California, is a two-door roadster manufactured by Ferrari from 1957 to 1963. Styled by Sergio Scaglietti, the 250 California was one of a number of variants of the 250 family of cars. The car was designed to appeal specifically to the American market, particularly buyers in California, who wanted a more aggressive and sportier convertible model than the 250 GT Cabriolet Pinin Farina which was already in the lineup. The car, similar to most 250s, was…

Retro Entertainment2013 First ReleasedFerrari CarsLicensed Hot WheelsItalian CarsOne Hit WonderBryan Benedict DesignsReplica Entertainment
Debut year2013
Debut seriesRetro Entertainment: Ferris Bueller's Day Off
Produced years2013 only
DesignerBryan Benedict
Collector no.X8901
Reference statusOpen catalog page
2013-RetroEntertainment-Ferrari250California-Red
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Ferrari 250 California is listed with Retro Entertainment: Ferris Bueller's Day Off as its first catalog lane. The production window shown here is 2013 only. Known designer credit: Bryan Benedict. Use the Description, Versions, Gallery notes to confirm the casting before you price it.

  • Retro Entertainment
  • 2013 First Released
  • Ferrari Cars
  • Licensed Hot Wheels
  • Italian Cars
  • One Hit Wonder
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