This 1960 Ferrari 250 PF Cabriolet is a uncommon artifact from what was arguably Maranello’s golden age. It was not too long ago restored by Black Horse Motors of Los Angeles, and proprietor Carl Steuer introduced it by Jay Leno’s Storage to indicate it off.

Whereas mid-engine supercars are probably the most prestigious Ferraris right now, the automaker was as soon as recognized for front-engine V-12 sports activities vehicles like this one. Simply 200 PF Cabriolets had been constructed, though a number of different variants shared the “250” badging and aluminum-block Colombo V-12 engine.

Like right now, Ferraris of the Sixties had been geared toward rich consumers. Leno mentioned this automotive value about as a lot as his dad and mom’ home when new. That did not purchase particular therapy although: Lamborghini and Monteverdi had been each based by dissatisfied Ferrari clients, Leno famous.

As Steuer explains within the video, the restoration course of was grueling. The automotive was acquired from the widow of the earlier proprietor, who had tried unsuccessfully to revive it, and was in horrible form. Massive quantities of rust needed to be eliminated as a part of a rebuild that took three years. The engine required vital work as effectively.

Previous to its restoration, the automotive confirmed about 87,000 miles on its odometer. That is pretty excessive mileage for a basic Ferrari, partially as a result of these vehicles have a repute for fragility, Steuer mentioned. Nonetheless, when correctly maintained and usually exercised, they will deal with increased mileage, he mentioned.

This automotive may be very uncommon right now, as solely about half of the unique manufacturing run survives, in line with Steuer. Nonetheless, each Steuer and Leno imagine in usually driving classic vehicles no matter their worth.

Try the total video to see these two automotive guys giving the automotive the train it deserves and to listen to the music of that 3.0-liter Columbo V-12.