Monday 16 June 2025
1958 Ferrari Once Owned by Angelina Jolie Set for Auction!
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A 1958 Ferrari 250 GT, once owned by the famous actress Angelina Jolie, is all set to be auctioned at Christies Exceptional Sale in Paris on November 20. This exquisite vehicle, featuring astunning design by Pininfarina is highly coveted among collectors. With only 353 models produced between 1955 and 1960, the Ferrari 250 GT stands as a rare gem in the automotive world.
The black coupe is equipped with wire-spoke wheels and is the 11th model of its kind. First unveiled at the 1958 Paris Motor Show, it was powered by a robust 12-cylinder engine that produces 240 horsepower. This two-door model replaced earlier designs by Ferrari, highlighting the creative prowess of the Pininfarina design studio. A Christies spokesperson confirmed that the car still retains its original engine, adding to its allure.
Christies has not revealed how long Jolie has owned the vehicle or whether she ever drove it. Nevertheless, the auction house estimates that the Ferrari will fetch between 600,000 (approximately IN 5.5 crore) and 800,000 (around IN 7.3 crore). However, its worth noting that the average prices for 1958 Ferrari 250 GT models have decreased over the last year. According to Hagerty Inc., the average price dropped from $525,000 (IN 4,40,75,062.50) in October 2023 to $410,000 (IN 34,419,500) today.
The Ferrari 250 GT will be on public display at Christies showroom in Paris on November 14, 16 and 20. The public display provides car enthusiasts and collectors with an opportunity to admire this legendary vehicle before the auction.
Christies has announced an auction following its recent acquisition of the renowned automotive auction house Gooding & Co,. The auction aims to diversify its offering amid a weakening art market. Although Christies exited the car auction segment in 2007, it still occasionally sells vehicles as part of selective collections. A significant highlight was a charity sale in 2022, where Christies sold a stunt car from the James Bond film No Time to Die for over $3 million (IN 251,880,000).
Angelina Jolie is not only involved in her car auction but is also preparing for a thrilling new role. The Academy Award-winning actress will portray iconic opera singer Maria Callas in the forthcoming biopic titled Maria. The biopic Maria will be directed by Pablo Larrain. The film is scheduled to premiere in selective theaters on November 27 and will be available in Netflix in December.
The Biopic received a standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival. It created significant buzz around Jolie’s performance to play a legendary opera singer on screen. In an interview with aHollywood reporter, Jolie shared insights about the challenges she faced in portraying the iconic singer,
I had somebody in my life who was not kind to me about singing. It was a relationship I was in. And so, I just assumed I couldnt really sing.
Academy Award-winning actress, Angelina Jolie
She further added, Id been to theater school, so it was weird that it even had an effect on me. I just kind of adapted to this persons opinion. So it took me getting past a lot of things to start singing.
The auction of Angelina Jolies vintage Ferrari showcases her unique connection to the automotive world. It also underscores the evolving trends in the collector car market. As Christies prepares to host this exceptional sale, all eyes will focus on the legendary Ferrari 250 GT and the fascinating story of its previous owner.
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