Customers could configure their Spyder California with all manner of different options, arguably the most desirable of which was a lightweight aluminium instead of steel body.

Just eight Spyder Californias built on the original long wheelbase chassis were equipped as such, one of which is currently on offer with Tom Hartley Jnr. in Derbyshire.

Chassis 1627 GT was completed in December 1959 and also optioned with the highly sought after covered headlights and front disc brakes. Furthermore, 1627 GT was reputedly the only example of its type not to come with front fender-mounted cooling vents.

Originally red with a black upholstery, the car comes with a fascinating history and has in recent times been restored to the sensational colour scheme of Blu Sera over Beige upholstery, work commissioned by the car’s owner since 2011, four-time Formula 1 World Champion, Sebastian Vettel.