This Ferrari 250 GT/L Berlinetta Lusso, chassis number 5119 GT, was delivered on November 28, 1963, and is presented today in the elegant color combination of Blu Scuro with a red leather interior. Originally delivered with beige leather upholstery, the complete original interior has been preserved and is included in the sale. Its documented history includes an exceptional 47 years of single ownership, complemented by a restoration carried out in the early 2000s by renowned Ferrari specialist Alain Coquelet. A recent appraisal certifies the vehicle as being in condition grade 2. Furthermore, according to the available information, the Lusso is believed to be a matching-numbers example.
When Ferrari unveiled the 250 GT/L Berlinetta Lusso at the Paris Motor Show in the autumn of 1962, one of the most important model families in automotive history was approaching its pinnacle. The Lusso was the final pure road-going model of the legendary 250 GT series and combined the proven engineering of Ferrari’s celebrated V12-powered grand tourers with a body design that remains exceptionally harmonious to this day.
The design was created by Pininfarina, while body production was traditionally entrusted to Scaglietti in Modena. With its long hood, gracefully sloping roofline, slender pillars, and subtle chrome accents, the Lusso is regarded by many enthusiasts as one of the most elegant Ferraris ever built. Its lines appear both delicate and powerful at the same time—a balance achieved by only a handful of automobiles.
Unlike uncompromising competition cars such as the 250 GT SWB or the 250 GTO, the Lusso was conceived as a refined Gran Turismo. It combined high-speed touring capability with comfort and elegance, appealing to customers who wanted to enjoy the performance of a Ferrari V12 without sacrificing practicality and long-distance usability.
Beneath its long hood lay the legendary Colombo V12, an engine architecture that had formed the basis of numerous Ferrari masterpieces since the late 1940s. The combination of smooth power delivery, balanced proportions, and exceptional craftsmanship made the Lusso one of the most desirable road-going sports cars of its era. Production ended in late 1964 after only around 350 examples had been built, a factor that significantly contributes to its importance within Ferrari history today.
Within Ferrari’s model evolution, the 250 GT/L marks the transition from the classic Ferraris of the early Colombo era to the more technically advanced 275 and later 330 models. Its position as the final chapter of the legendary 250 GT road-car lineage makes the Lusso one of the most respected and sought-after Ferrari classics ever produced.
The example offered here carries chassis number 5119 GT and was delivered on November 28, 1963. Today, the car is presented in its original factory color of Blu Scuro. The dark paintwork beautifully accentuates the Lusso’s extraordinary lines and gives it the understated presence that collectors admire in Ferrari’s great grand tourers of the early 1960s.
Although the car was originally delivered with a beige leather interior, it received a red leather upholstery during its restoration. The current color combination lends the vehicle a sportier character and harmonizes perfectly with the dark exterior finish. Particularly noteworthy is the fact that the complete original beige interior has been preserved. As documented in the vehicle photographs, the original interior remains with the car and will be included in the sale. This provides a future owner with the rare opportunity to either retain the current configuration or return the Lusso to its original factory specification if desired.
According to the available information, the vehicle is believed to retain its original drivetrain. However, no official matching-numbers certification is currently available. A recent appraisal certifies the Ferrari as being in condition grade 2. Furthermore, the restoration performed by Alain Coquelet in the early 2000s indicates expert care by a highly respected Ferrari specialist.
Particularly noteworthy is the documented ownership history of this Lusso. The vehicle remained with a single owner for 47 years—an extraordinary continuity that is rarely found among significant Ferrari classics. In the early 2000s, the car was restored by Alain Coquelet, whose name has long been associated with high-quality restorations of classic Ferraris. The combination of documented history, long-term ownership, and professional restoration gives this example exceptional credibility and collector appeal.
The vehicle is accompanied by an appraisal confirming its condition grade of 2. In addition, the original color combination of Blu Scuro with beige leather, along with key elements of the vehicle’s history, are documented. The complete original beige leather interior has been preserved, is documented in the vehicle photographs, and will be included with the sale.
The Ferrari 250 GT/L Berlinetta Lusso has long been regarded as an icon of Italian automotive design and represents the classic Gran Turismo philosophy in near-perfect form. Chassis 5119 GT combines its desirable original Blu Scuro finish with an exceptionally long ownership history, a restoration by a renowned specialist, and the rare opportunity to return the car to its original interior specification.
The documented 47 years of single ownership, preserved original interior, verified history, and believed matching-numbers configuration make this Lusso a particularly compelling collector automobile. It combines authenticity, elegance, and historical significance in a way that few Ferraris of its era can match.
There are Ferraris that impress. And then there are Ferraris that captivate you from the very first glance at their profile. The Lusso unquestionably belongs to the latter category. More than six decades after its creation, its proportions still appear almost perfect. In Blu Scuro, chassis 5119 GT displays exactly the understated elegance that secured the great Ferrari grand tourers of the early 1960s their special place in automotive history. Anyone wishing to understand why the Ferrari name represents far more than mere performance figures will find a convincing answer in the 250 GT/L Lusso.
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