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  1. Townshend

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    #1 Townshend, Jan 19, 2007
    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.
     
  2. Townshend

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  3. Townshend

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  4. dgrperformance

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  5. opus10583

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    #5 opus10583, Jan 19, 2007
    ...1960 tags on a 1961 car?
     
  6. michael bayer

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    #6 michael bayer, Jan 19, 2007
    Another David Carte masterpiece.
     
  7. WCH

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    #7 WCH, Jan 19, 2007
    Mr. Kalikow certainly has a passion for beautiful blue cars. I keep hoping he'll tire of his blue Enzo ....
     
  8. T308

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    #8 T308, Jan 19, 2007
    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
     
  9. FastLapp

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    #9 FastLapp, Jan 19, 2007
    Kalikow's cars are absolutley flawless. His cali spider definitely deserves the award.
     
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    #10 Kevan, Jan 19, 2007
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  11. Gilles

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    #11 Gilles, Jan 20, 2007
    Yes, it's 1487GT at PB 2005
     
  12. T308

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    #12 T308, Jan 20, 2007
    1487GT is a LWB. 2561GT is Kalikow's SWB.

    T308
     
  13. Napolis

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    #13 Napolis, Jan 20, 2007
    YOM Paltes are legal in NY. Those were originally Peter's plates thus they are legal.

    COngrats!!!
     
  14. Zegna

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    #14 Zegna, Jan 20, 2007
    Congratulations to Mr. Kalikow!
     
  15. Texas Forever

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    #15 Texas Forever, Jan 20, 2007
    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
     
  16. malcolmb

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    #16 malcolmb, Jan 20, 2007
    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
     
  17. Ferrari 360 CS

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    #17 Ferrari 360 CS, Jan 20, 2007
    Def. one of the most beautiful Ferrari's ever made...there isnt an angle from which that car looks anything less than gorgeous....
     
  18. Townshend

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    #18 Townshend, Jan 23, 2007
    Correct, my mistake! I'll PM Rob to have the pic removed. Thanks to Marcel and Kevan for pointing that out.
     
  19. JamesSimpson

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    #19 JamesSimpson, Jan 23, 2007
    now that is a beautiful ferrari!
     
  20. jusdriveit

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    #20 jusdriveit, Jan 23, 2007
    My all time favorite Ferrari street car.
    Aloha,
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  21. Trossi

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    #21 Trossi, Feb 3, 2011
    What interests me is if the car is in its original colors - also interior. Does anybody know?

    Gunther Sachs had a Ferrari in dark blue as well registered in Monaco.
     
  22. tongascrew

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    #22 tongascrew, Feb 11, 2011
    289 blocks are getting hard to find but the best part is they don't require an emissions test. It's what I have in my 250 Cal replica. just one man's opinion tongascrew
     
  23. tongascrew

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    #23 tongascrew, Feb 11, 2011
    I built a Cal Spyder recently. Trust me it can be done.A blast to drive and looks great every morning in the driveway. If you want more I am at [email protected]. just one man's opinion tongascrew
     
  24. Christian.Fr

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    #24 Christian.Fr, Feb 12, 2011
    A perfect cruser for coast
     

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