Enzo ferrari wanted this compact midengined coupe to qualify as a gt car for world championship racing. The 250series was an early ferrari success story and in. In an exclusive interview for hagerty, brawn talks about the car and his ownership of it. The hagerty classic car valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1959 ferrari 250 gt and assess the current state of the classic car market. Being a member of the 250 family, under the scooped hood lies a colombo tipo 125 3. This january in scottsdale, gooding and company will offer this ferrari 250 swb, chassis number 4037 gt, a superb lateproduction, steelbodied lusso street model. Ferrari classiche, full red book certification one of the most revered roadgoing ferraris of all time. Ferrari 250 gt swb berlinetta competition offered for sale. Dec 17, 2018 this january in scottsdale, gooding and company will offer this ferrari 250 swb, chassis number 4037 gt, a superb lateproduction, steelbodied lusso street model. Apr 07, 2016 being a member of the 250 family, under the scooped hood lies a colombo tipo 125 3. Ferrari 250 gt swb spider california hardcover january 1, 1997 by david seibert author, pietro carrieri photographer. Ferrari 250 gt berlinetta swb one of the most notable gt racers of its time, the 1959 250 gt berlinetta swb used a short 2,400 mm 94. The ferrari 250 gt swb was the culmination of ferraris continual development and refinement of the 250 engine and chassis in the second half of the 1950s.
The 250 swb is a titan in the world of classic cars. Development of the 250 gt swb berlinetta was handled by giotto bizzarrini, carlo chiti, and young mauro forghieri, the same team that later produced the 250 gto. Apr 26, 2019 with this pov driving video i take you behind the wheel of the ferrari 250 gt california recreation which sounds absolutely fantastic and is even better to drive. Ferrari classiche red book certified with matchingnumbers engine and gearbox lateproduction example.
The swb ferrari one is further boosted by the insights of ross brawn, the cars new owner. They are linked by a very special car a ferrari 250 gt swb that moss drove, fresh from the factory, to a dominant victory in the 1960 goodwood tt. It was built to competition specification, which included a reinforced chassis, a competition gearbox and a tipo 16861 3. Now, the quintessential iconic ferrari 250 gto is surely one of those cars that needs. The fia, motor sports rulemakers, disagreed and this new model, of which just 32 were made, was forced to run as a sportsprototype in 1964 and 1965. All ferrari 250 gt swb berlinetta versions offered for the year 1960 with complete specs, performance and technical data in the catalogue of cars photo of the moment. Ferrari from the prototype 125 and classic 250 gto to ferraris stunning f4 30 supercar by charman, andrew and a great selection of related books, art. Ferrari 250 gt swb berlinetta competition, chassis number 2209 gt. Ferrari 250 gt swb berlinetta sn 2231gt 62 modified with chiti nose in 330 trlm style 96mar changed to standard nose ferrari 250 gt swb berlinetta sn 2237gt 7. The 250 gt swb berlinetta is the last true dual purpose grand turismo built in quantity by ferrari or anyone else for that matter and is in all respects a fitting milestone to mark the end of a legendary age. According to jess pourrets book, the 250 gt competition cars, only 42.
Ferrari 250 gto pritchard book legend history 250gto v12 330 lm swb 275 gtb gts fits. The 250 gt berlinetta aka swb, short wheelbase had a dual role as supreme grand tourer and outstanding racing car. Link your active subscription or subscribe for instant access. Mar 11, 2017 1961 ferrari 250 gt swb berlinetta by scaglietti amelia island the 83rd of 165 swb examples built factoryequipped with competitionstyle carburetors and alloy ribbed gearbox comprehensive restoration by motion products completed in 2015 bestofshow winner at the 2015 concorso italiano. The ferrari 250 gt swb breadvan is a oneoff ferrari made in 1962 from a 1961 ferrari 250 gt swb, chassis number 2819 gt. Is this 250 gt swb berlinetta the vintage ferrari of your. New ferrari book the history of 250 gt swb 2689 richard. Between its superb motor and fantastic chassis, it ticks all the boxes for the perfect classic car. Results include ads from the february, 2020 issue of hemmings motor news. The first prototype, designated in official photos as the 1961 ferrari 250 gt le mans berlinetta sperimentale, was constructed from chassis 2643 gt, originally a 1961 250 gt swb.
Ferrari 250 gt swb the remarkable history of 2689gt. Gooding scottsdale auction will offer this 1963 ferrari. They are linked by a very special car a ferrari 250 gt swb that. The 250series was an early ferrari success story and in 1959 spawned one of the most recognisable sports cars ever built. Sir stirling moss and ross brawn ferrari racing hagerty articles. Of the 176 examples built, both steel and aluminum bodies were used in various road lusso and racing trims.
First introduced in 1959, the ferrari 250 gt swb quickly built up a reputation on the worlds race circuits. In the years since its release its been described as one of the most beautiful cars ever made, but perhaps more importantly its remembered for its staggering prowess on the race track. Ferrari 250 gt swb the remarkable history of 2689 the 250series was an early ferrari success story and in 1959 spawned one of the most recognisable sports cars ever built. This superb book in the great cars series tells the story of the finest example of a glorious breed of ferrari, the 250 gt short wheelbase, which combined a great engine with a fine chassis and a beautiful body to become one of the most revered ferraris. Ferrari 250 gt swb the remarkable history of 2689gt our man. The ferrari 250 gt swb deserves a special caretaker. The development of the 250 gto was headed by chief engineer giotto bizzarrini. Designed and built to win races, the 250 swb has triumphed again and again, including at le mans. Interesting 250 gt swb berlinetta recreations at gto engineering.
The 250 gt short wheelbase combined a great engine with a fine chassis and a beautiful body to become one of the most revered ferraris. Disc brakes were a first on a ferrari gt, and the combination of low weight, high power, and wellsorted suspension made it competitive. Ferrari 250 gt swb spider california david seibert, pietro carrieri on. Gooding scottsdale auction will offer this 1963 ferrari 250. Oct 15, 2019 1962 ferrari 250 california swb spider by scaglietti specifications. Ferrari 250 gt swb the remarkable history of 2689gt the ferrari 250 gt swb that enabled gentlemen racers to beat the professionals first introduced in 1959, the ferrari 250 gt swb quickly built up a reputation on the worlds race circuits.
The subject of this book, 2119 gt, is a very special car because stirling moss drove it to a famous victory in the goodwood tourist trophy of 1960. To give it its full name, the ferrari 250 gt berlinetta swb is without doubt one of the greatest ferraris of all time, and probably one of the most significant models in the entire history of the automobile. Sir stirling moss and ross brawn ferrari racing hagerty. It also represented pinin farinas ongoing experimentation with the berlinetta fastback theme. Independent front suspension with parallel aarms and coil springs. May 14, 20 petrolicious had the opportunity to spend some time at his shop in savannah, ga and experience a day working on a rather nice 1962 250 gt swb berlinetta. It was built to compete against the new 1962 ferrari 250 gto at the 24 hours of le mans and other fia world sportscar championship races. Feb 18, 2020 the 250series was an early ferrari success story and in 1959 spawned one of the most recognisable sports cars ever built. Ross brawn signing copies of his new book at the goodwood revival 2015. The ferrari 250 gt swb was unveiled in 1959 at the paris motor show to a stunned audience. The ferrari 250 gt swb that enabled gentlemen racers to beat the professionals. Ferrari 250 gt california recreation pov test drive. A detailed history of the car and its racing achievements, the book includes full specs and production records. History of the 19581960 ferrari 250 gt introduced at the 1958 paris motor show, the ferrari 250 gt coupe, continued the marques transition to series production.
Published on feb 15, 2019 between the colors and spectacular restoration, it doesnt get much better than this. Ferrari 250 gt swb spider california book with slipcase cavalleria excellent. The ferrari 250 gt swb, with its pininfarina styling and v12 engine producing 300bhp, was just as at home on the commuter run as it was on the race track winning at le mans or sebring. The 250 gto was designed to compete in group 3 gt racing, where its rivals would include the shelby cobra, jaguar etype and aston martin dp214. In 1960, the cars first full race season, it achieved class wins at brands hatch, goodwood, le mans, monza and spa. With this pov driving video i take you behind the wheel of the ferrari 250 gt california recreation which sounds absolutely fantastic and is even better to drive. The 250 gt berlinetta aka swb, short wheelbase had a dual role as supreme grand tourer. Ferrari 250 gt short wheelbase the autobiography of 2119 gt. The lines of a ferrari 250 gt shortwheelbase berlinetta swb speak. With a horsepower output somewhere near 240, its worth mentioning the 250 swb berlinetta was the first ferrari gt equipped with fourwheel disc brakes.
Stradale offers you the superb book telling the story of the ferrari 250 gt swb. To see ads from the march, 2020 issue, you must be a subscriber to hemmings motor news. Stirling moss and ross brawn are two icons of british motor racing. Swb number 2639 benefiting from an awardwinning restoration as well as red book certification from ferrari classiche, this beautiful 250 gt is undoubtedly one of the finest swbs. Talacrest and the ferrari 250 swb we have sold approximately 35 ferrari 250 swb models since 1987.
The bizzarrini devloped swb was powered by the relliable lightweight colombo 3 litre v12 producing up to 280hp, a huge output back in the early 1960s. Below pictured on page 8485 of jesse pourrets ferrari 250 gt competition cars book. Ferrari 250 gt swb the remarkable history of 2689 the 250series was an early ferrari success story and in 1959 spawned one of the most. Increased concentration after reading the book ferrari 250gt swb.
Replacing the boano and ellena coupes, the new car featured coachwork by pinin farina, which had its new factory at grugliasco factory ready volume production. The subject of this book, 2119 gt, is a very special car because stirling moss drove. Ferrari 250 gt swb the remarkable history of 2689gt our. In the past year we have sold a number of cars including competition, concours and road variants with competition history. The 250 gt swb berlinetta in the 1960 model year, ferrari began to introduce a new production chassis shortened by 200mm, resulting in a socalled short wheelbase that would eventually be used across the entire 250 gt range. Ferrari from the prototype 125 and classic 250 gto to ferrari s stunning f4 30 supercar by charman, andrew and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Ferrari 250 gt swb exceptional cars by richard heseltine. Ferrari 250 gt swb by richard heseltine, 9781907085871, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The ferrari 250 gt swb california spyder presented here, chassis number 2377 gt is the thirteenth of just fiftysix built. This large format book is dedicated to the ferrari 250 gt swb spider california model and is extensively illustrated with the high quality photography of pietro carrieri. It also represented pinin farinas ongoing experimentation with the berlinetta fastback theme that started with 1947s ferrari cisitalia 202. It is now clear where the gto engineering 250 gt swb recreations nosegrille comes from.
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