S/n 2675 GT. 250 GTE 2+2. 1961. Identified in Pininfarina records as 250 GTE 2+2 Series I. (H. Raab’s FSN Part I).
1961, new to McGee of Kerr–McGee oil, Oklahoma. From new in red with tan.
1974, December, seen and photographed by Gerald Roush at the Preservation Hall Museum, Oklahoma City, OK. Part of the Kerr–McGee collection (GLR).
1977, 3–5 June, offered at James C. Leake Antiques, Inc. Auction, Tulsa, OK. Engine 128F. Excellent unrestored condition.
1978, offered by Edward M. Boyle, Shawnee Mission, Kansas. Red with tan int. 42,000 mi. As per Boyle, McGee was the original owner. Purchased at Leake Auction.
1982, with Roger Moffat, Lawrence, Kansas.
1983, November, owned by James Tipton, Chicago, IL.
1984, 20 Aug., New Jersey title issued.
1986, January, acquired by David W. Frassinelli, Bridgeport, CT from James Tipton, New Jersey. Tipton said that he had purchased the car in Chicago before moving to New Jersey. Red with tan leather, as per letter from Frassinelli 16 July, 1987.
1988, offered in the FML issue #1309 by Frassinelli:
Exterior red paint is cracking, tan interior is presentable. Mechanically perfect after complete engine rebuild. Interesting history and documentation of 58,000 miles.
1988, 16 Apr., purchased from Frassinelli by Craig M. Balaban, Holtsville, NY. 57,979 miles, as per letter from Balaban 28 Nov 1988.
1992, offered in the FML, issue #1724 by Balaban:
Red with original tan leather and carpets. USA car, shows 60,000 miles. Substantial documented history and receipts for mechanical rebuild. New correct Michelins. Everything works including overdrive. Runs well. Straight, complete, rust-free.
1993, February, offered again in Hemmings Motor News and in the FML issue #1807.
1993, 27 Mar. to 24 Apr., for sale in FML by Craig Balaban, Holtsville, NY:
Red with original tan leather and carpets. USA car, shows 60,000 miles. Substantial documented history and receipts for mechanical rebuild. New correct Michelins, everything works including overdrive. Great driver.
1994, still owned by Craig Balaban.
1996, offered in the FML issue #2108 by Jerry Bensinger, Youngstown, OH:
Old but shiny red paint with tan leather. $25,000 in receipts for total engine rebuild, brakes, Michelins, Konis, etc. 61,000 miles. Full history.
1996, 27 Apr., for sale in FML by Jerry Bensinger:
Old, checking but shiny red paint with tan leather. $25,000 in receipts for total engine rebuild, brakes, Michelins, Konis, etc. 61,000 miles. Full history.
1997, October, with John Bookout of Classic Auto Limited in Houston, Texas.
2002, 11 Oct., Bonhams Hershey, PA auction. Restored in 2000, which included re–facing the cylinder heads, valve job including replacing valve guides, water pump replacement, re–trimming the interior with new headlining, leather and carpets. 62,622 miles. Offered with many invoices, records, etc.
To current owner, New York. |