The ferrari 250 gt berlinetta swb was originally shown to the world at the 1959 paris auto show, where it quickly captured the attention of the global motoring cognoscenti. Email field should not be empty please enter a valid email address. May 23, 2008 it is perhaps appropriate that just a few days after ferrari released details of its delectable new california model, that a 1961 ferrari 250 gt swb california spyder should set a. The ferrari 250 gt swb was unveiled in 1959 at the paris motor show to a stunned audience. Its competition incarnation was seen first at le mans in june 1959 in the form of.
Ferrari 250 swb for sale enter your email address to receive alerts when we have new listings available for ferrari 250 swb for sale. This superb book 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. Running a matching numbers four liter colombo v12, performance is said to be very strong thanks to the light body and 300 hp. This 250 gt berlinetta passo corto swb righthand drive, with its blue and white livery, was driven to victory by stirling moss in the goodwood tourist trophy in 1961. Mechanically, the 250 is the same as any other 250 gt swb berlinetta, a version of the car that was launched in 1959. Shortening the wheelbase was not all too difficult, however, retaining adequate and appropriate interior. T he very last ferrari 250 gt swb berlinetta made will star in artcurial motorcars retromobile sale in paris on february. Ferraris dominance in gt racing was complete in 196061, as the swb enjoyed a string of successes on tracks all over the world. John collins of talacrest talks about a ferrari 250 swb alloy the company has recently sold. Exclapton 250 gt swb inspires ferraris latest tailor.
The california is the obvious choice for a drop top, but i prefer a fixed roof. The smaller footprint for the dualpurpose automobile was to improve cornering, handling, and performance. The swb berlinetta claimed gt class of the constructors championship for ferrari in 1961. Steven, tell me the story of this 250 gt swb berlinetta customised by gto engineering. The ferrari 250 gt swbs shape is an alltime pinin farina classic. Shown at the october 1959 paris salon, the 250 swb was a hit from the start. Media in category ferrari 250 gt berlinetta swb the following 12 files are in this category, out of 12 total. Book on the ferrari 250 gt swb the autobiography of 2119 g by. Ferrari classiche red book certified with matchingnumbers engine and gearbox lateproduction example. The cpillar on the 250 gto always looked out of place in my eyes, like a hastily added feature. At the techno classica show in essen, ferraris tailor made department has revealed a personalised california t, inspired by the exeric clapton 250 gt short wheelbase despite not even possessing a drivers license at the time, rock legend eric clapton fell for ferrari in the late 1960s. Richard bird realizes his reproduction is missing six cylinders, but is consoled by its vastly lower price tag.
However, the most versatile among them is definitely this one. The 250 swb the 250 referring to its individual cylinder capacity in cubic centimentres, the swb to its shortened wheelbase, also represented the end of an era for ferrari. Provenance luigi chinetti, new york, new york acquired new in 1960 dr. So the client decided to preserve its identity, and we worked meticulously to restore. New ferrari book the history of 250 gt swb 2689 richard. Superb book about the ferrari 250 gt swb berlinetta by giancarlo baghetti editions miglia in 1991 9 pages with beautiful photographies. Ferrari 250 gt swb berlinetta competizione 01 may 2015. Dec 10, 2015 ultrarare ferrari 250 swb berlinetta the standout car at paris auction. With a horsepower output somewhere near 240, its worth mentioning the 250 swb berlinetta was the first ferrari gt equipped with fourwheel disc brakes. One of the most beloved and recognizable coachbuilt ferraris giugiaro design inspired by ferraris legendary sharknose racing cars. The 250 swb was one of ferraris most successful models. The 250 swb is a titan in the world of classic cars. The ferrari 250 is a series of sports cars and grand tourers built by ferrari from 1952 to 1964.
Apr 29, 2011 1960 ferrari 250 gt swb berlinetta scaglietti auto shows. Apr 21, 2015 the 250 swb the 250 referring to its individual cylinder capacity in cubic centimentres, the swb to its shortened wheelbase, also represented the end of an era for ferrari. May 23, 2008 the ferrari 250 gt swb california spyder runs a 280bhp, 2,953cc, single overhead camshaft v12 engine with three weber 40 dcl 6 carburettors, driving through a fourspeed gearbox. 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.
Oct 16, 2015 a 1960 ferrari 250 gt shortwheelbase swb berlinetta one just 167 was sold for. Inspired by the famous 250, ferraris tailor made department in maranello has personalised a california t handling speciale for its show stand at techno classica in essen. So the client decided to preserve its identity, and we worked meticulously to restore and rebody the car to a beautiful competition. The 250 swb was one of ferrari s most successful models. Bmw z3based ferrari 250 swb replica reincarnation magazine. Ferrari classiche red book certified desirable lateproduction example. 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. 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. Ferrari 250 gt swb the remarkable history of 2689gt our man. Exclapton 250 gt swb inspires ferraris latest tailor made. Talacrest and the ferrari 250 swb we have sold approximately 35 ferrari 250 swb models since 1987.
Ferrari 250 gt swb the autobiography of 2119 gt limited. The 275 gtb is undeniably beautiful, but more elegant than sporty. 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. The original ferrari 250 swb has a similar sized v12 under the hood with the same horsepower as the z3s straight six. This 1965 ferrari 330 gt chassis 6419 has been reclothed with good looking, aluminum 250 gt swb bodywork, the seller describing a nicely wornin patina earned through daily use over the past year. In the past year we have sold a number of cars including competition, concours and road variants with competition history.
Between its superb motor and fantastic chassis, it ticks all the boxes for the perfect classic car. The ferrari 250 gt lusso is a limited edition of just 350 sports car built between year 1962 and 1964. Red book certified by the ferrari classiche department and offered with massini report. 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. The ferrari 250 gt swb breadvan is a oneoff ferrari made in 1962 from a 1961 ferrari 250 gt swb, chassis number 2819 gt. In 2012, gto was presented with a rare opportunity.
Powering the ferrari 250 gt swb is a single overhead camshaft, 3 litre naturally aspirated 12 cylinder powerplant, with 2 valves per cylinder that provides power and torque figures of 276 bhp 280 ps206 kw at 7000 rpm and 260. The ferrari 250 gt swb deserves a special caretaker. The ferrari 250 gt swb is certainly considered to be one of the alltime greatest ferraris, and perhaps even the greatest of all sports cars ever produced. May 23, 2015 1961 ferrari 250 gt swb california spider by scaglietti villa erba one of 16 openheadlight swb california spiders fully restored and certified by ferrari classiche displayed at the museo ferrari winner of the ferrari classiche cup and the 2011 cavallino classic displayed at the 20.
Ferrari 250 gt short wheelbase the autobiography of 2119 gt. Chassis 2689gt, the subject of this book, was purchased by amateur racer pierre dumay on behalf of his friend pierre noblet who. The car was developed as a 200mm shorter version of the already highly regarded 250 gt berlinetta lwb, it was also to be the first ferrari offered with disc brakes as. Provenance nuccio bertone, torino, italy acquired new in early 1962 italo musico, milano, italy acquired from the above in 1963 gerda anna speckenheuer, milano, italy acquired from the above in 1965 m. Over the years, ferrari produced countless of memorable sports cars and race cars. This icon was built especially for lovers and collectors of rare ferrari models. May 02, 2015 the ferrari 250 gt berlinetta swb was originally shown to the world at the 1959 paris auto show, where it quickly captured the attention of the global motoring cognoscenti. But other coachbuilders showed their wares on the chassis, most as rebodies. The 250series was an early ferrari success story and in.
T he very last ferrari 250 gt swb berlinetta made will star in artcurial motorcars retromobile sale in. The companys most successful early line, the 250 series includes many variants designed for road use or sports car racing. There were numerous variations of the 250 and would ultimately become ferraris most successful line of vehicles to date. To many classic ferrari enthusiasts, the 250 gt swb for shortwheelbase is the prettiest of all the prancing horses of that era, its simple, almost minimalist lines more beautiful than any cluttered, louvred, bespoilered attempt to prove outrageous performance. Its competition incarnation was seen first at le mans in june 1959 in the form of two cars called the ferrari 250 gt interim. In goldilocks fashion, thats why i find the 250 gt swb berlinetta just right. Ferrari 250 gt swb spider california hardcover january 1, 1997 by david seibert author, pietro carrieri photographer see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Resplendent in grigio scuro, the car features the same burgundy stripe as the 250, as well as aged heritage bordeaux leather seats, complete with ribbing akin to. Chassis 2689gt, the subject of this book, was purchased by amateur racer pierre dumay on behalf of his friend pierre noblet who had written off his previous. 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.
Ferrari 250 gt swb berlinetta racecar howstuffworks. Harvey schur, scarsdale, new york acquired from the above in 1960 gil horton, jamestown, north dakota acquired in 1962 mark slotkin, california acquired from the above in 1967 charles betz and fred peters, orange, california acquired from. The only factorysanctioned nonpinin farina swbs were by carrozzeria bertone, pinin farinas sole rival in terms of size and prestige as the 1960s began. Price new from used from hardcover, 1997 please retry.
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. The 250 gt swb handled superbly on the road and was nearinvincible in the gt racing category, giving ferrari the title for gt manufacturers in 1960 and 1961, and is today, over half a. Ferrari 250 gt short wheelbase the autobiography of 2119. Oct 23, 2011 john collins of talacrest talks about a ferrari 250 swb alloy the company has recently sold. Ferrari 250 gt swb the remarkable history of 2689 exceptional. The ferrari monza sp1, together with the monza sp2, are the forerunners in a new concept, known as icona icon, that taps into a leitmotif of the most evocative cars in the companys history to create a new segment of special limited series cars for clients and collectors. Stradale offers you the superb book telling the story of the ferrari 250 gt swb.
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. Powering the ferrari 250 gt swb is a single overhead camshaft, 3 litre naturally aspirated 12 cylinder powerplant, with 2 valves per cylinder that provides power and torque figures of 276 bhp 280 ps206 kw at 7000 rpm and 260 nm 192 lbft26. Is this 250 gt swb berlinetta the vintage ferrari of your. The spyder looks much better than the terrible nonferrari california replicas we see from time to time, and we dont think we have previously come across any swb replicas. Ferrari 250 gt swb the remarkable history of 2689, livres. Ferrari 250 gt swb the remarkable history of 2689gt. Gastone crepaldi, milano, italy acquired from the above in 1966 peter civati, redondo beach, california. Ultrarare ferrari 250 swb berlinetta the standout car at paris auction. Of the 176 examples built, both steel and aluminium bodies were used in various road lusso and racing trims. To many classic ferrari enthusiasts, the 250 gt swb for shortwheelbase is the prettiest of all the prancing horses of that era, its simple, almost minimalist lines more beautiful than any cluttered, louvred, bespoilered attempt to prove outrageous.
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