text: A stunning convertible Ferrari which is almost identical to one that was famously destroyed in cult 1980s film Ferris Bueller's Day Off is expected to sell for £10million at auction. The 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider is widely regarded by many as the most beautiful convertible ever made. But it is best known for that infamous scene in the 1986 teen comedy starring Matthew Broderick. The car, in classic Ferrari red, was the pride and joy of the father of Ferris Bueller's best friend Cameron in the movie. That was until the friends take the model out for a spin which results in the convertible accidentally smashing through its glass showroom doors into the ravine below. A stunning Ferrari - which is almost identical to the model driven in cult eighties classic film Ferris Bueller's Day Off is up for auction . The 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider (pictured) is regarded by many as the most beautiful convertible ever made . But its most famous moment came it was used as the car for the 1986 teen comedy Ferris Bueller, starring Matthew Broderick . In the movie, Ferris took best friend Cameron's dad's red model out without permission but the car eventually trashed . You killed the car: In one of the film world's best-known scenes, the beloved Ferrari crashes into the ravine below after Cameron accidentally knocks it off the jack . This car, however, is in significantly better condition and has recently undergone a full restoration by Ferrari in Maranello. One of just 16 in existence, it has a 3-litre V12 engine which develops around 280bhp. It will do 0-60mph in less than 7 seconds and hit a top speed of more than 150mph. It will be sold next month at RM Sotheby's auction in Villa Erba, Italy, and has a guide price of around £8 million. The Ferrari, featuring the distinctive logo on the steering wheel, will be sold next month at RM Sotheby's auction in Villa Erba, Italy, and has a guide price of around £8 million . This car, which has undergone a full restoration by Ferrari in Maranello in northern Italy, is expected to go for much more than its guide price . The convertible, which features luxury tan leather seats, is one of just 16 in existence and features a 3-litre V12 engine which develops around 280bhp . It will do 0-60mph in less than 7 seconds and hit a top speed of more than 150mph and in the auction catalogue, RM Sotheby's called it 'the most celebrated open-air Ferrari ever made' and 'an automobile with few peers' But it is expected to sell for significantly more after a model previously owned by the French actor Alain Delon and requiring a full restoration sold for £12.5 million earlier this year. Peter Wallman, car specialist at RM Sotheby's, said: 'Perhaps the most beautiful convertible car ever made, and featuring the powerful Colombo designed 3.0-litre V12 engine, this spacious and versatile two-seat sports car with race car performance is the ultimate road going Ferrari of all time.' The car's ability to be driven at high speed on the track as well as comfortably across continents boosted appeal to a number of high profile customers. Hollywood star James Coburn owned one - with Chris Evans buying it in 2008 for a then world record £5.6 million. The Delon car sold for more than twice this figure seven years later. This model, known as chassis 2505 GT, was originally bought by an Italian driver before the ownership was passed to a Swiss person. It was later owned by a Brit and is currently back in Italian ownership . The car's ability to be driven at high speed on the track as well as comfortably across continents boosted appeal to a number of high profile customers . Rather than 'Ferrari red' the car is a deep navy with chrome, such as on the bumper and wheels, polished to a blinding brilliance . Earlier this year a model previously owned by the French actor Alain Delon and requiring a full restoration sold for £12.5 million . Hollywood star James Coburn owned one - with Chris Evans buying it in 2008 for a then world record £5.6 million. The Delon car sold for more than twice this figure seven years later . This model, known as chassis 2505 GT, was originally sold to an Italian, before belonging to a Swiss. It was later owned by a Brit and is currently thought to belong to an Italian. In the auction catalogue, RM Sotheby's called it 'the most celebrated open-air Ferrari ever made' and 'an automobile with few peers'. It added: 'Ownership of such an automobile, both now and when new, is something that almost every Ferrari enthusiast aspires to yet something that few can attain. 'It is the epitome of la dolce vita in the automotive world, as it combines timeless style with incredible performance, and it is an automobile equally capable of pleasing its owner on the open road, the race track, or both in a single day. 'This car drives beautifully, looks absolutely spectacular, and is ready to delight its next owner.' The roomy boot has plenty of space for shopping or a little luggage and also contains the car's spare tire and a bag of tools . The 'timeless' luxury car comes with its certificate of authenticity and a leather bag full of a variety of different tools for maintenance . Sotheby's said the Ferrari epitomised 'la dolce vita in the automotive world' and said the car 'drives beautifully, looks absolutely spectacular, and is ready to delight its next owner' Ferrari in Maranello, in southern Italy, has spent hours carrying out a full restoration - both outside and under the hood - to bring it into near-mint condition . Ferris Bueller's Day Off (pictured) famed for crashing the stunning Ferrari, launched the career of Matthew Broderick (center), Alan Ruck (right) and Sloane Paterson (left)
target: The 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider is regarded by many as the most beautiful convertible ever made .
  It is the same model that was famously  crashed into a ravine in the 80s cult classic film Ferris Bueller's Day Off .
  Convertible - which does 0-60mph in less than 7 seconds - is going to auction and is expected to reach £10million .