Ferrari 250 GTO.
Ferrari 250 GTO – North American Racing Team#1
Race: Winner, GT+2.0 class, 1000km of Paris 1962
Drivers: P. Rodriguez / R. Rodriguez
The History.
The vehicle shown was delivered to the NART Team (North American Racing Team) of Luigi Chinetti (New York, USA) in October 1962 and took part one week later with the drivers Pedro and Ricardo Rodriguez in the 1000 km of Paris in Monthlery, where it took first place overall. Already in December of the same year it was sold to Roger Penske, who also very successfully achieved many first places and placements in the front ranks in various races. The 4th place overall and the class victory in the GT3 class at the 12 hours of Sebring in March ’63 are particularly worth mentioning.
After countless changes of ownership, the vehicle has been in perfect condition in Ralph Lauren’s prestigious collection since 1985.
The Fascination.
The 250 GTO from the 1960s has a very special fascination among Ferrari fans. With it, the Scuderia managed to create the racing car of the century, which still enjoys cult status today, both for its numerous sporting successes and for its timeless elegance.
A road-legal racing car was born that allowed drivers to travel alone to races. The basis of the 250 GTO was the Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta SWB model. The 250 means displacement in cubic centimeters per cylinder.
Ferrari first presented the vehicle at the annual press conference in January 1962 in Maranello. The development of the GTO was carried out under the direction of Giotto Bizzarrini and took place at Scaglietti, where almost all the vehicles were subsequently built.
The replica.
Replica Features:
-Left Hand Drive Handcrafted Metal Precision Model from 1838 Individual Parts
-Authentic recreation of the Monthlery, winner of Paris in October 1962.
-Functional engine hood, equipped with support bar, quick release latches and closure with leather belt
-Functional doors with sliding windows.
-The trunk lid has a support rod and opens to reveal a spare wheel.
-Rear fuel tank filling with flip cap
-Perfectly wired rims with light alloy rim and removable Borrani center lock nuts (with right and left side threads)
-Highly detailed 12-cylinder V-type engine, complete with all attachments, pipes and wiring
-Careful replica of the interior, with roll cage and seat belts. Seats upholstered in textile covers with leather trim.
-Well-integrated dashboard with a full range of instruments and controls.
-Elaborate undercarriage, front and rear suspensions, oil and fuel tanks (all made of stainless steel) and racing style exhaust system tailpipe.
-Removable stainless steel bottom plate.
All models are numbered and produced in a Limited Edition of 2200 pcs.
Metal model in 1/18 scale.
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