1962 Ferrari 250 GT/L Berlinetta Lusso
Pininfarina’s design for the 250 GT/L Berlinetta Lusso drew immediate acclaim when presented at the 1962 Paris Salon, combining a low egg-crate grille with flowing curves and a fastback profile terminated by a svelte Kamm tail.
Scaglietti executed the design across 350 hand-built examples through 1964, marking the final road-going evolution of Ferrari’s 250 GT platform.
The “Lusso” designation (Italian for “luxury”) indicated a departure from the spartan appointments of earlier 250 models. Quilted leather upholstery, a revised dashboard, and generous equipment levels created an opulent interior rarely seen in Ferrari’s competition-bred machines.
Performance credentials matched the visual appeal. The chassis incorporated technology derived from the 250 GTO, including four-wheel disc brakes, coil-over shock absorbers, and a rear Watts linkage.
Ferrari’s 3.0-liter Colombo V12 produced approximately 240 horsepower through outside-plug ignition and six Weber 36 DCS carburetors, achieving top speeds around 150 mph (240 km/h).
The combination attracted celebrity owners including Steve McQueen, Richard Attwood, and Eric Clapton.
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