It takes quite a thing to outshine the Ferrari 250 GT SWB, and that thing is the Colombo V-12 stationed under its long hood.

You can chalk up one more on that list with a 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider with a scarce, optional hardtop included going for $15.18 million at Gooding & Company's sale on Saturday night.

This one-of-a-kind Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta was designed by Giugiaro and built by Bertone. Now it's going up for auction at Pebble Beach, where it's tipped to fetch around $15 million.

Simply one of the best-looking cars, ever, surpassing even the illustrious 250 GTO. It did a fair bit of racing, too, thanks to its handy short wheelbase (2.4 metres) and launch timing which saw ...

Prices shown are the prices you can expect to pay for a 1961 Ferrari 250 GT California 2 Door Spider (SWB) across different levels of condition. Edit options.