THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE
Model dossier
- Manufacturer
- Ferrari
- Base model
- 250 GT Coupé Pinin Farina
- Coachbuilt version
- one-off Coupé Speciale / Turin show car
- Coachbuilder
- Pininfarina
- Production period
- 1958
- Body style
- Coupé
- Chassis
- 1017GT
- Engine
- V12
- Type
- One-off
- Production
- 1
THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE CAR
Coachbuilding, design & conversions
PRICE & SALES RECORD
Vehicle value
- Original price
- Not documented
- Latest recorded sale
- Not documented
01 / THE STORY
History & context
The Ferrari 250 GT Speciale, with chassis number 1017GT, was unveiled by Pininfarina at the 1958 Turin Auto Salon. This unique model quickly captured the attention of Gianni Agnelli, who purchased the car immediately after its debut at the Turin Show. The vehicle, painted in an elegant silver with a contrasting coachline along the side, is a one-off creation built on the renowned 250 GT chassis. This particular Ferrari 250 GT Speciale exemplifies the bespoke craftsmanship and design excellence associated with Pininfarina and Ferrari during this era. The 250 GT series, known for its performance and style, served as the perfect foundation for this distinctive model. Gianni Agnelli the Avvocato, a prominent figure in the automotive world and the head of Fiat, was known for his impeccable taste in cars, making this Ferrari a fitting addition to his collection. The combination of Pininfarina’s design prowess and Ferrari’s engineering excellence resulted in a vehicle that not only stood out at the 1958 Turin Auto Salon but also continues to be celebrated as a remarkable piece of automotive history. The 250 GT Speciale 1017GT remains a testament to the artistry and innovation that defined Ferrari and Pininfarina’s collaborative efforts during the 1950s.
02 / TECHNICAL IDENTITY
Specifications & construction
Production & construction
- Production
- 1
- Production type
- One-off
Engine & performance
- Engine configuration
- V12
Design & manufacture
- Coachbuilder / Body Builder · Documented
- Pininfarina
- Manufacturer · Documented
- Ferrari
06 / EVENTS & AWARDS
Events & awards
Salone dell'Automobile di Torino 1017GT · Turin show debut; purchased by Gianni Agnelli · Unreviewed
- Date
- 1958-11-05/16
- Chassis
- 1017GT
- Award / result
- Turin show debut; purchased by Gianni Agnelli
04 / INDIVIDUAL HISTORY
Chassis & provenance
Chassis 1017GT1 history records
- Chassis number
- 1017GT
- Year
- 1958
Gianni Agnelli
One-off · sole documented vehicle
07 / THE VEHICLE IN DETAIL
Photo gallery
No publishable photographs are currently catalogued for this vehicle.
08 / FROM THE ARCHIVE











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