1962 FERRARI 250 FOR SALE

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price:	POA
location:	London, City of, United Kingdom
class:	classic cars
year:	1962
gearbox:	manual
color:	red
condition:	perfect

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Ferrari 250, Rebodied in the style of a 250 GT SWB

New FIA Historic Technical Passport, UK registration

The 250GT reached a level of true dual-purpose perfection with the Short Wheelbase Berlinetta. One of the most important GT racers of its time, the 1959 250 GT Berlinetta SWB used a short (2400 mm) wheelbase for better handling. The 250 GT combined the three main focuses of Ferrari development of Grand Prix Racing, long distance endurance and prototypes, thus exploiting power and reliability. Of the 176 examples built, both steel and aluminium bodies were Used in various road ("lusso") and racing trims. Unveiled at the Paris Motor Show, it was soon selling and racing as the ultimate Granturismo automobile which packaged both comfort and exclusivity to the demanding clientele and gentleman racer. The 250 GT SWB was a distinctive Ferrari design, captured and refined looking by Pininfarina, visually expressing the marque's famous attributes.

The 250GT SWB Berlinetta was immediately successful in racing, and remained so until it gave way to the new head of the GT group, the illustrious 250 GTO. Built-in both steel and aluminium, only 176 were made from 1959-1962. The 250GT SWB Berlinetta can be considered as one of the last true dual-purpose Granturismo cars built in quantity by Ferrari, or indeed anyone else, and is in all aspects denotes a fitting icon within this legendary age.

No car in the world, even from Ferrari, better expresses the concept of a dual purpose Granturismo than the 250GT Short Wheelbase Berlinetta.
This superb example presented from Cars International comes with great attention to detail and will provide all of the real Ferrari visuals, sounds and driving enjoyment of a genuine SWB, without the associated financial commitment or risk this superb aluminium bodied recreation of a 250 SWB coachwork is believed to be undertaken by Fantuzzi of Modena in the late eighties. The bodywork is faithful to the classic SWB Berlinetta style with aluminium skin and Plexiglas side and rear windows. Features include an air extractor vent with aluminium trim and on the bonnet a competition style bug deflector is affixed, together with leather retaining straps which match those on the boot lid.

Our car has been issued with new FIA Historic Technical Passport in accordance with Appendix "K" for historic competitions and UK road registration. A unique opportunity to participate in various road & track events.

1962 FERRARI 250 FOR SALE

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