Kalikow's 250 GT Cali Spider Wins LV Classic

**Townshend** · #1 01-19-2007, 10:34 AM

Peter Kalikow's 1961 250 GT California Spider won this years Louis Vuitton Classic Concours Award. Kudos to him, a very beautiful car. From the press release:

"After lively and passionate debate, the Ferrari 250 GT California emerged triumphant. A Spider dating from 1961 bodied by Scaglietti, elected Best of Show at the recent Ferrari Club of America Field and Driving Concours and owned by the New Yorker Peter Kalikow. Manufactured from a design by Pininfarina, this legendary automobile, with perfect proportions and a
streamlined style, is one of the Italian car designer’s masterpieces. It is powered by the famous Vshaped 12 cylinder engine, a close relative of competition models, which not only produces some of the sweetest mechanical music, but also gives the car exceptional performance."

Unfortunatly I haven't been fortunate enough to see this car in person, though I did see his Pininfarina one-off 612.

**Townshend** · #2 01-19-2007, 10:38 AM

http://www.barchetta.cc/english/All....nia.Spyder.htm

Naturally this thread is useless without pics..

**Townshend** · #3 01-19-2007, 10:42 AM

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dgrperformance · #4 01-19-2007, 11:22 AM

I agree, his Cal Spyder is one of the most beautiful machines I have ever seen.

here are some pictures from last years nationals

opus10583 · #5 01-19-2007, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by dgrperformance

I agree, his Cal Spyder is one of the most beautiful machines I have ever seen.

here are some pictures from last years nationals

...1960 tags on a 1961 car?

michael bayer · #6 01-19-2007, 11:42 AM

Another David Carte masterpiece.

**WCH** · #7 01-19-2007, 12:06 PM

Mr. Kalikow certainly has a passion for beautiful blue cars. I keep hoping he'll tire of his blue Enzo ....

**T308** · #8 01-19-2007, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by opus10583

...1960 tags on a 1961 car?

1960 NY Black Plates with Deep Yellow Letters/Numbers are correct for 1960-1961 Vehicles. 1961s should have a yellow "61" tab over the "60"

I believe that Mr. Kalikow uses the PK1 plates on many of his cars even though personalized plates were not available in this vintage so it's likely not a vaild plate. Of course, he's the Chairman of the MTA, so he might have some pull with the state!

T308

FerrariLord · #9 01-19-2007, 07:16 PM

Kalikow's cars are absolutley flawless. His cali spider definitely deserves the award.

Kevan · #10 01-19-2007, 11:41 PM

Is this really the same car???? As it looks like a LWB to me???

Gilles · #11 01-20-2007, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevan

Is this really the same car???? As it looks like a LWB to me???

Yes, it's 1487GT at PB 2005

**T308** · #12 01-20-2007, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Gilles

Yes, it's 1487GT at PB 2005

1487GT is a LWB. 2561GT is Kalikow's SWB.

T308

**Napolis** · #13 01-20-2007, 08:18 AM

YOM Paltes are legal in NY. Those were originally Peter's plates thus they are legal.

COngrats!!!

Zegna · #14 01-20-2007, 11:00 AM

Congratulations to Mr. Kalikow!

**Dr Who** · #15 01-20-2007, 11:36 AM

Wow, talk about unrequited love. The Cal Spyder is my all time favorite car, bar none. Yes, 250 GTOs are cool, but a sports car needs to have a drop top. Can't you just see this car in the hills above Monaco with your lady in the shotgun seat? Could it ever get any better?

Unfortunately, in my case, there is the realization that, as I finally grow up, my finanncial situation will never allow me to purchase one of these cars. But what is even worst is that I don't fit. <Heavy sigh>

However, in my case, perhaps this is one case where a replica makes sense. While I might wish for Ferrari to build a modern interpretation of the Cal Spyder, something tells me that this is not going to happen.

So is the best that a poor boy can do?

http://dormangarage.com/1962_Ferrari_Modena.htm

Dale

**malcolmb** · #16 01-20-2007, 11:42 AM

Dale: Actually, it is very pretty. I cant imagine the price includes the motor. A 289 is a great engine and cane be made to produce a lot more power than the original. I am ready for a ride.
Malcolm

Ferrari 360 CS · #17 01-20-2007, 11:59 AM

Def. one of the most beautiful Ferrari's ever made...there isnt an angle from which that car looks anything less than gorgeous....

**Townshend** · #18 01-23-2007, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevan

Is this really the same car???? As it looks like a LWB to me???

Correct, my mistake! I'll PM Rob to have the pic removed. Thanks to Marcel and Kevan for pointing that out.

**JamesSimpson** · #19 01-23-2007, 01:51 PM

now that is a beautiful ferrari!

jusdriveit · #20 01-23-2007, 04:13 PM

My all time favorite Ferrari street car.
Aloha,
Mark