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Last Ferrari 250 California Spyder SWB built leads Mecum Indy 2026 auction bonanza

Words: Nathan Chadwick

Mecum Indy 2026 is serving up more than 3000 vehicles over eight days at the Indiana State Fairgrounds on May 8-16 – and given the spectacular results at Kissimmee earlier this year, it’s not unsurprising to see high-end modern Ferraris and other hypercars take a star turn among the traditional muscle cars.

However, it is a much older Ferrari that leads the sale, the above 1963 Ferrari 250 California Spyder. Chassis 4137, the last of the SWBs built, was delivered new via Chinetti Motors, although the car passed through Rezagghi Motors before reaching its first owner, Andre Aldeghi of Minnesota. By the early 1970s it had entered the West Coast collector scene, changing hands in California and Washington at modest prices reflective of the period.

The Spyder’s modern history took shape from 1999, when a series of Bay Area-based collectors acquired the car, culminating in a comprehensive restoration completed in October 2001. Described as a ‘no expense spared’ rebuild, the work returned the car to concours condition, supported by original build documentation and a complete tool kit.

Since then, the Spyder has become a regular fixture on the American concours circuit. Under the ownership of Dr Richard E Workman, it has appeared at leading events including Pebble Beach, Cavallino Classic and The Amelia, securing major awards such as Best of Show at Concorso Italiano in 2013. It last changed hands in 2024, at a price of $17.875m at Mecum Kissimmee. With so many 250 Cal Spyders reaching the market this year, will it hit those heights again?

The above Ferrari F50, chassis 103501, is the 36th out of 349 built and has covered 1357km. It has been certified by Ferrari Classiche and is accompanied by its Red Book as well as a copy of its Certificate of Origin. Its key factory-issued accessories have also been preserved, including the rare F50 flight case designed for the removable hard-top and a two-piece Schedoni luggage set.

In November 2022 the car underwent a comprehensive refreshing by DK Engineering. This work included a full interior retrim in the correct Lorica material, and as part of the same programme major mechanical components were overhauled and refinished, including the steering rack, radiator and suspension, while the wheels were also refurbished. At Mecum Indy 2026 it’s being offered at no reserve.

Delivered new on February 25, 1991 to Classic Ferrari Inc in Richardson, Texas, this Ferrari F40 (chassis 087568) is one of 213 built to US specification. It’s covered 1771 miles and has Ferrari Classiche certification; the accompanying Red Book confirms the authenticity of its major components. At some point the car was retrofitted with the highly uncommon variable-height suspension system, a feature more typically associated with European-market examples and rarely seen on US-specification cars. It retains its owner manuals, tool kit, compressed-air bottle and a three-piece Schedoni luggage set. It’s being offered at no reserve.

Taking a brief pause from the armada of Ferraris at Mecum Indy 2026, this 1972 Lamborghini Miura P400 SV, chassis 5066, is finished uniquely in Bleu Tahiti with gold accents over white leather upholstery. First delivered to Italy, the car underwent a restoration by Cremonini Carrozzeria in Modena later in life. Its mileage currently reads 1516km – it’s also being offered at no reserve.

Not much is known about this Maserati MC12 Stradale from Mecum’s listing, other than ZAMDF44B000019406 being one of 25 cars built during the second batch of production in 2005. It’s covered 515km and is being offered at no reserve.

This 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4, chassis 09909, was first recorded in 1967 with Helge Pehrsson in Stockholm before it later passed to Peter Lindkvist of Lidingö in 1969, by which time it is understood to have been refinished in a creamy yellow shade. During the late 1960s, the car spent a period in storage in Stockholm before being acquired by Bo Gilius Frick, who exported it to the United States in July 1970 upon relocating to Los Angeles. It remained in the US through the following decades, appearing on the market in 1985 before being acquired in 1989 by Frank Gallogly, who shortly thereafter offered it for sale, followed by Gregory Galdi of Tucson.

Under Galdi’s ownership the 275 GTB/4 was actively shown, including appearances at Watkins Glen in 1990 and the FCA National Concours in Washington DC in 1991, while also benefiting from mechanical work, including an engine rebuild in 1993 and further refurbishment of the brakes and suspension in 1996. It achieved first in class at the Reading Ferrari Concours in 1994. The car was later offered for sale in 2004, remaining in the US before passing to John Hannan in 2005, who presented it at the New York City Concours. Subsequent ownership included Eddie Karam and Juan Ball, the latter campaigning the 275 GTB/4 in the Tour Auto in 2010.

Returning to Europe in the early 2010s, it was acquired by John Bentley in the UK and received Ferrari Classiche certification in 2012, before later ownership by Dennis Pobiak. More recently, the car has continued to appear at concours events, culminating in its sale at the Gooding & Company Pebble Beach Auctions in August 2023 for $3,277,500. It’s now being offered at no reserve at Mecum Indy 2026.

This 1987 Porsche 959 Komfort, chassis WP0ZZZ95ZHS900019, also has very little online about its history ahead of its sale at Mecum Indy 2026. Offered at no reserve, it’s unrestored and features 17in magnesium wheels, electric windows and heated seats.

This 1966 Ferrari 275 GTS is the 137th of 200 produced and one of 20 examples specified with the factory hard-top. Completed in August 1965 and delivered new to the US in Argento with Nero Franzi trim, chassis 07767 was supplied via Chinetti Motors in Greenwich, Connecticut. By 1972, the car was owned by Thomas W Donahoe of Houston, Texas, before passing in 1980 to Charles H Noble of San Antonio, remaining within Texas for several decades. In 2000, it underwent a repaint to red by Bob Smith Coachworks in Gainesville, Texas.

The car later entered a new phase of ownership in 2012, when it was acquired by David Nelson of Sharon Center, Ohio via Fantasy Junction. Under his ownership, it was presented at concours events including the Cavallino Classic in January 2014 and the Amelia Island Concours in March of the same year.

In 2017, the car was restored by Motion Products, during which it was refinished in Blu Ferrari over a tobacco-coloured leather interior, reflecting a change from its earlier red presentation. More recently, the car was offered at the Bonhams Scottsdale Auction in January 2023, where it sold for $1,586,250. It’s now being offered at no reserve at Mecum Indy 2026.

This Ghia-bodied 1956 Jaguar XK140 SE is one of four believed to have been built, and one of ten supplied as a bare chassis to coachbuilders by Jaguar. First delivered to RW Martin of La Jolla, California, it was later owned by actor Ricardo Montalbán, known for his roles as Mr Roarke on Fantasy Island and Kahn in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Kahn. It then formed part of the Blackhawk Collection, and it currently has 59,928 miles on the clock. It has a Jaguar Heritage Trust Production Record Trace Certificate, and is being offered at no reserve.

Given the vast sums seen for the LaFerrari at Kissimmee, it was only likely that we’d see a further example up for sale at Indy. This 2014 example is one of 120 US-market cars and has covered 56 miles. It comes with the Ferrari Yellow Book, and is being offered at no reserve.

This 1963 Dodge 330 Max Wedge Lightweight is the third of nine built in 1963. Built at the Hamtramck plant and delivered new to Iverson Motorcar Co in Santa Maria, California, this example was factory ordered with the 426 Max Wedge V-8 and Aluminium Package. This package comprised aluminium front wings, a bonnet with air scoop and a front-bumper dust-shield, alongside a lightened front bumper and supports, with a boot-mounted battery specified as part of the configuration. The car was also ordered with radio and heater delete. At a later stage the Dodge underwent an extensive restoration by Muscle Car Restorations in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. It’s being offered at no reserve.

This is the 2012 Ferrari LaFerrari Prototype MP1, a second-phase development car. It served as a development prototype between March 2012 and August 2013, during which time it was used to integrate and refine all mechanical systems, including a prototype drivetrain based on the final layout and an early version of the hybrid HY KERS system. The car also features a prototype engine bay configuration and bodywork that is entirely unique, not derived from any other Ferrari model. Following its development role, the car has been preserved and later certified by Ferrari Classiche, receiving the Yellow Book, with its odometer now reading 36,079km. It’s being offered at no reserve.

This 1930 Cadillac Series 452 V-16 Sport Phaeton up for sale at Mecum Indy 2026 was delivered new by the Towell Cadillac Company of Cleveland to Perry Williams Harvey. It is one of 85 Sport Phaetons built on the V-16 chassis for the 1930 to 1931 production run, and one of 17 examples known to remain. The car later passed to Bennett Hammond of Brandy Flip Farm in Nicasio, California, where it was eventually abandoned before being acquired in 1952 by Joseph Runyan of Pasadena for a reported $25. That same year, Runyan undertook a restoration costing $2500, including a hand-rubbed paint finish applied under a backyard shade tree.

Runyan retained the car for the rest of his life, during which time it was featured in several publications, including Sixteen Cylinder Motorcars by Roy Schneider, Cadillac, Standard of the World: A Complete History by Maurice Hendry and an article in the October 1967 issue of Car Classics. Runyan began a further restoration in the early 1990s, completed shortly before his passing in 1995, at which point the car was refinished in Bottle Green.

The Cadillac was subsequently acquired by Otis Chandler, who refreshed it and presented it at the Classic Car Club of America Grand Classic in 1997, where it achieved second in class, followed by a third in class award at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in 1998. Following Chandler’s ownership, the Sport Phaeton was purchased by Keith Crain in 2006, and it has since been maintained with further mechanical service, including work carried out in 2020, before being shown at the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance in 2021. The odometer now reads 645 miles, and it is being offered at no reserve.

Factory build for this Ferrari Enzo began on December 12, 2003 and was completed on April 30, 2004, after which it was delivered new to Ferrari SpA VIP client and Ferrari 250 GTO owner Chip Connor. Finished in Grigio Titanio over a Pelle Rosso interior, it is the only Enzo specified in this exact colour combination and one of six examples painted in Grigio Titanio.

The car has remained notable for this unique configuration, which has been referenced in published works including Ferrari Hypercars: The Inside Story of Maranello’s Fastest, Rarest Road Cars by Winston Goodfellow. It’s covered 3025 miles, and it retains Ferrari Classiche certification with the accompanying Red Book. It’s being offered at no reserve.

This 1994 Porsche 964 Turbo S Flachbau X83 up for grabs at Mecum Indy 2026 is one of ten Japanese-specification Turbo S Flachbau X83s produced. Not much has else has been revealed about WP0ZZZ96ZRS470311’s life, other than that it has covered 39,336km – however Magneto‘s research has gleaned more details.

Based on the 911 Turbo 3.6, the Turbo S Flachbau was produced in three series for Japan (X83), Rest of World (X84) and the US (X85). While minor differences existed, all featured pop-up headlights, Exclusive front and rear spoilers and rear fender intakes. Each was equipped with the X88 Sport Tuning Option, derived from the IMSA 3.6 Turbo engine developed by Andial for Brumos Racing. This uprated unit produced 385bhp and 384lb ft of torque through a larger turbocharger, improved intercooling and revised internal components, supported by a front oil cooler and four outlet exhaust.

Further changes included a lower, stiffer M030 suspension, an upgraded five-speed transaxle and a 40 percent locking differential. These revisions delivered marginal gains in acceleration and a higher top speed compared with the standard Turbo 3.6.

This 1994 Porsche 964 Turbo S Flachbau X83 was completed by Porsche Exclusive in November 1993 and delivered to Mizwa Motors in Japan. It features details specific to the Japanese cars, including the earlier-style pop-up headlights plus distinctive side skirts and intake treatments. The car remained in Japan until 2014, when it was acquired by US-based dealer David Mohlman and sold to Belgian collector Johan Frank Dirickx. It changed hands to a US owner in 2016 via Prescott Kelly, following inspection by former Porsche Classic head Jochen Bader, and was subsequently imported to the US under Show or Display exemption. It last sold for $830k via Gooding Christie’s in 2024.

This Bugatti EB110 Super Sport has quite an origin story. The Bugatti EB110 Super Sport Certificate of Conformity records that work on chassis 021 commenced on March 30, 1994. Rather than proceeding directly to completion, the car’s body was allocated for use as a supplier training and demonstration unit, which interrupted the build schedule. As a result, final assembly was delayed until June 1995, as reflected in the factory production records. Bugatti Automobili SpA entered bankruptcy on September 23, 1995, at which point the car had still not undergone its beliberata quality-approval process, having again been dispatched for supplier-related use.

During the subsequent bankruptcy proceedings, the company’s assets were catalogued for liquidation; however, chassis 021 could not be located and was ultimately presumed lost. Its later rediscovery in Munich therefore attracted considerable attention. Following its reappearance, the car was inspected and serviced in November 2019 at B Engineering in Campogalliano by former Bugatti engineers Federico Trombi and Gianni Sighinolfi. At that time, it was noted to remain in largely original condition, displaying fewer than 300km on the clock. The car was subsequently imported to the US and presented at a number of concours events, including The Quail A Motorsports Gathering in 2022, where it received Best in Class, and Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance in 2023, where it achieved the same result. It’s being offered at no reserve.

This 1969 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 is number two of 69 produced, and was delivered on New Year’s Eve 1968 to Fred Gibb Chevrolet in LaHarpe, Illinois, one of only two cars supplied to the dealership. A copy of the factory shipping invoice records the specification, referencing the aluminium 427ci engine. Shortly after delivery, the ZL1 was sent to Dick Harrell Performance Center in Missouri alongside the first car, which was prepared for competition at the Winternationals in Phoenix. At that event, the Camaro made a notable debut, defeating established rivals and drawing wider attention to the model.

While the first car was retained and campaigned by Gibb, this example is understood to have been the first ZL1 sold to a private customer. In later years, the Camaro has been restored by Corvette Specialists of Beaumont, Texas, and further engine work was carried out by Conrad Racing Engines in Houston, where it was dyno tested at 550bhp. It has also been displayed publicly, including at Floyd Garrett’s Muscle Car Museum and as a showcase vehicle at the MCACN show in 2011, and was featured in the January 2009 issue of Muscle Car Review.

This 1971 Ferrari 365 GTS/4 Daytona Spyder was delivered in June 1972 via Chinetti Motors to Carl A Haas Automobile Imports in Highland Park, Illinois. It was first owned by HJ Hoff of Norfolk, Virginia before passing in 1975 to film director Sydney Pollack in California.

By 1981 the Spyder had moved to Mexico City with Alberto Amezcua, having been sold through O’Gara Coach. During his ownership, the car became the subject of a coercive transfer of title under threat, after which it left Mexico in damaged condition, later arriving in the US for repair in 1983. In 1984 it was acquired by Ed Zamarelli, who purchased the Ferrari in good faith; however, Amezcua subsequently identified the car and successfully pursued legal action to recover it, regaining possession by 1986. He retained the Daytona into the 1990s, including an appearance at Concorso Italiano in 1993.

The car re-entered the market in 1998, passing through several owners and appearing at auction in Monterey in 1999, where it sold, before undergoing restoration in Florida in 2001. It continued to change hands through the 2000s, appearing at auctions and concours events, including Scottsdale and FCA gatherings. More recently, the Ferrari has remained active on the market, with appearances at Gooding & Company Scottsdale Auction in 2020, followed by an RM Sotheby’s private sale in 2022 and a subsequent offering through Sotheby’s Sealed in 2024.

More details on the Mecum Indy 2026 sale can be found here.

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