Highlights
General information about the model
When Ferrari presented the 250 GT/L Berlinetta Lusso at the Paris Motor Show in autumn 1962, one of the most significant model families in automotive history was approaching its peak. The Lusso was the last pure road-going model of the legendary Ferrari 250 GT series and combined the technical substance of the successful Ferrari V12s with bodywork of exceptional harmony to this day.
The design was created by Pininfarina, while the bodies were traditionally manufactured by Scaglietti in Modena. With its long bonnet, gently tapering roofline, slender pillars and delicate chrome details, the Lusso is regarded by many connoisseurs as one of the most elegant Ferraris ever built. Its form appears light and powerful at the same time – a design balance achieved by very few 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 cruising speeds with comfort and elegance, and was aimed at customers who wanted to enjoy the performance of a Ferrari V12 without having to forgo everyday usability and long-distance capabilities.
Under the long bonnet works the legendary Colombo V12, whose design had formed the basis of numerous Ferrari masterpieces since the late 1940s. The combination of smooth power delivery, balanced proportions and handcrafted build quality made the Lusso one of the most desirable road sports cars of its era.
Only around 350 examples were built by the end of 1964. As the final chapter in the classic Ferrari 250 GT road-car line, the 250 GT/L marks the transition from the early Colombo models to the technically more modern 275 and later 330 series. This position in particular gives the Lusso its special status today as one of the most respected and sought-after Ferrari classics of all.
This vehicle
Exterior
The vehicle offered here bears chassis number 5119 GT and engine number 5119 and was delivered on **28 November 1963 **. Today, the car is presented in its original factory color Blu Scuro.
The dark paintwork emphasizes the Lusso's exceptional lines in a particularly elegant manner. Combined with the long bonnet, low roofline and clear, balanced proportions of the Scaglietti bodywork, chassis 5119 GT displays the restrained yet commanding presence that characterizes the great Ferrari grand tourers of the early 1960s.
Blu Scuro suits the Lusso particularly well: the color not only accentuates its sculptural form, but also gives the car a timeless, classic elegance that is especially fitting for its exceptional ownership history.
Interior
Chassis 5119 GT was originally delivered with a beige leather interior. During the restoration in the early 2000s, the Ferrari received its current interior in red leather.
The current color scheme gives the car an expressive, sporty-elegant character and creates a harmonious contrast with the dark exterior color Blu Scuro. At the same time, parts of the beige leather interior originally installed at the factory have been retained.
These original parts are documented in the vehicle photographs and will be handed over together with the vehicle as part of the auction. They provide an important link to the original delivery specification and offer the future owner valuable original reference material for further documentation, preservation or – if desired – a later return toward the original interior specification.
Technology and restoration
According to the available documents and information, chassis 5119 GT retains its original engine, original gearbox and original differential. No separate official matching-numbers certification is available.
In the early 2000s, chassis 5119 GT was restored by renowned Ferrari specialist Alain Coquelet. For decades, his name has been closely associated with high-quality, substance-focused restorations of classic Ferraris. The work being carried out by an established specialist represents a significant part of the vehicle's history.
In summer 2026, the vehicle underwent a minor inspection at a **Ferrari-licensed specialist workshop . As part of this work, all oils and operating fluids were renewed **and the car underwent a comprehensive technical check.
In addition, the master brake cylinder was replaced and the brake booster was professionally overhauled by the renowned company „casa del freno“.
Chassis 5119 GT is presented as fully roadworthy from a technical standpoint and is ready to be preserved by its future owner, but also driven and experienced in an appropriate manner.
A current appraisal certifies the Ferrari with a condition rating of 2.
History and provenance
The special quality of chassis 5119 GT lies not only in its status as one of the most elegant Ferraris of the 1960s, but above all in its exceptional ownership history, which has developed over many decades.
For more than 47 years now, this Ferrari 250 GT/L Berlinetta Lusso has been in the private ownership of its current owner, who belongs to a European noble family.
Such continuous ownership is extraordinarily rare today for a Ferrari from the important 250 GT series. Particularly in the case of internationally traded collector cars, whose ownership often changes several times over the decades, a relationship between owner and vehicle lasting almost five decades carries special significance.
Chassis 5119 GT was personally preserved, accompanied and maintained throughout this long period. This exceptional continuity represents a deep personal attachment to the vehicle and gives it a credibility and authenticity that go far beyond technical data or market comparisons.
The restoration by Alain Coquelet in the early 2000s adds another important aspect to this long-standing ownership history: expert care by a recognized Ferrari specialist.
After more than 47 years in the same hands, the owner has now decided with a heavy heart to sell chassis 5119 GT. The future owner thus has the rare opportunity not only to acquire an exceptional Ferrari 250 GT/L Lusso, but also to continue a personal story preserved over many decades.
Owned by its current owner for more than 47 years and offered directly from his private ownership: chassis 5119 GT combines rare continuity of ownership with the timeless elegance of the Ferrari 250 GT/L Berlinetta Lusso.
Service and documentation
The following belong to or are available with the vehicle:
Details
Vehicle
Ferrari 250 GT/L Berlinetta Lusso, chassis 5119 GT
Delivery date
28 November 1963
Exterior color
Blu Scuro, original factory color
Current interior
Red leather
Original interior
Beige leather interior as delivered from the factory
Original interior components
Parts of the original beige leather interior retained, photographically documented and included in the auction
Restoration
In the early 2000s by Alain Coquelet
Technical check
Minor inspection in summer 2026 by a Ferrari-licensed specialist workshop; all operating fluids renewed
Braking system
Master brake cylinder replaced; brake booster overhauled by „casa freno“ in Modena
Appraisal
Current appraisal with condition rating 2
Ownership history
Owned by the current owner for more than 47 years
Provenance
Offered directly from the private ownership of a member of a European noble family
Engine, gearbox and differential
Original according to the available documents and information; no separate official matching-numbers certification available
Roadworthiness
Fully roadworthy from a technical standpoint
Conclusion
The Ferrari 250 GT/L Berlinetta Lusso is one of the great icons of Ferrari history and is still regarded as one of the most accomplished creations of Italian automotive design. Chassis 5119 GT combines the desirable original factory color Blu Scuro with a particularly distinctive presence and the rare, decades-long credibility of a vehicle from very long-term private ownership.
The current red leather interior harmonizes convincingly with the dark exterior. At the same time, the retained parts of the originally beige leather interior document the car's delivery specification and will, of course, be auctioned together with the vehicle.
Of particular importance, however, is the provenance: this Lusso has been owned for over 47 years by its current owner, who belongs to a European noble family. The Ferrari is therefore offered directly from an exceptionally long-term, personal private ownership – not from short-term trading stock and not from an anonymous collection.
The restoration by Alain Coquelet, the technical check carried out in summer 2026, the current appraisal with condition rating 2 and the retained originality of the engine, gearbox and differential according to the available documents and information complete the picture of a Ferrari possessing high authenticity, convincing substance and particular collector relevance.
The decision to sell was made after almost five decades of personal attachment with a heavy heart. For the next owner, this is a rare opportunity to acquire an exceptionally elegant Ferrari 250 GT/L Berlinetta Lusso with remarkable continuity of ownership and highly personal, discreetly maintained provenance.
**A Ferrari 250 GT/L Berlinetta Lusso in original Blu Scuro, with more than 47 years of continuity of ownership, restored by Alain Coquelet, comprehensively checked from a technical standpoint and offered directly from long-standing private ownership. Quote from the owner: **„A racing engine in an elegant Italian evening dress“
This description has been automatically translated. Original language: German.
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