The 250 Europa GT (1954-1956) was Ferrari's first 250-series road car, built on the long-wheelbase chassis and powered by the Lampredi-derived 3.0L V12 rather than the later Colombo unit. Bodied mainly by Pinin Farina and Vignale, it is a rare, large and luxurious grand tourer that marks the transition from Ferrari's early coachbuilt specials to the serialised 250 GT lineage. Its Lampredi engine and low production make it a distinctive and historically important early Ferrari.
It bridges Ferrari's earliest road cars and the celebrated 250 GT family, with a rare Lampredi long-block V12 that sets it apart from the Colombo-powered 250s that followed. Hand-built coachwork, extremely low production numbers and its position at the origin of the 250 line give it deep historical and emotional appeal.
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Sources: Bonhams
Targa has recorded 3 auction sales of the Ferrari 250 Europa GT between 2017 and 2025, from Bonhams. The cars sold were built between 1955 and 1956. There have been no sales in the last 12 months.
Latest recorded sales
- 1956 Ferrari 250 Europa GT
- 1955 Ferrari 250 Europa GT Coachwork and Design by Pinin Farina
- 1955 Ferrari 250 Europa GT Alloy
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The Lampredi V12 is complex and rare; rebuilds require specialist knowledge and hard-to-find parts, and many engines have been rebuilt or replaced.