Last updated: July 2026 · Prices shown in USD · Indicative, off-market
The Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider is estimated at about $11 million to $20 million in 2026, against a reported original price of about $12,000. It is the short-wheelbase version of the California Spider, launched in 1960 and built in 56 examples. Shorter, sharper and generally more valuable than the earlier long-wheelbase car, it is one of the most desirable open Ferraris.
The short-wheelbase California Spider moved the open car onto the SWB chassis in 1960, giving it the same crisp handling as the SWB Berlinetta in a glamorous convertible body by Scaglietti. Fifty-six were built, and covered-headlight cars are the most prized. A reported original list price of about $12,000 is documented but not independently verified.
Two 2026 public sales anchor the estimate: a 1960 SWB California Spider brought about $16.5 million (€14,067,500) in Paris and a 1961 car about $19.5 million (€16,655,000) in Monaco. A good car is generally valued near $11.2 million, with the best approaching $18 million, supporting a range of about $11 million to $20 million. The rare alloy Competizione is a separate, higher case: one reached $25,305,000 in 2025 and should not set the value of a standard car.
Every version of the 250 has its own dedicated price guide. Values move independently from one version to the next, so open the exact car you are tracking.
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Ferrari 250 California Spider SWB price in 2026: market value, comparables and where to buy.
The short-wheelbase (SWB) California Spider is estimated at about $11 million to $20 million in 2026. Two 2026 sales reached about 16.5 million and $19.5 million (14.07 million and €16.66 million), and good cars are generally valued between about 11.2 million and $18 million.
That was a rare alloy-bodied Competizione SWB California Spider, one of only two in full competition specification. It is an exceptional car and not representative of a standard steel SWB, which sits at $11 million to $20 million.
Yes, generally. The short-wheelbase (SWB) cars, 56 built from 1960, trade above the earlier long-wheelbase (LWB) cars, roughly 50 built from 1957.
A reported original list price of about $12,000 is documented. It is not an official uniform MSRP, since configurations and delivery terms varied, so it is best treated as a reported figure.
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