The 250 gt berlinetta aka swb, short wheelbase had a dual role as supreme grand tourer and outstanding racing car. To see ads from the march, 2020 issue, you must be a subscriber to hemmings motor news. 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 classiche red book certified desirable lateproduction example. See ferrari, the early berlinettas and competition coupes by dean batchelor. 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. 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. 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 original ferrari 250 swb has a similar sized v12 under the hood with the same horsepower as the z3s straight six. The 250 series was an early ferrari success story and in 1959 spawned one of the most recognisable sports cars ever built. Brilliant on the road and nearinvincible in period gt racing category, this model gave ferrari the title for gt manufacturers in 1960 and 61 and is now one of the most coveted cars ever produced by maranello.
Ultrarare ferrari 250 swb berlinetta the standout car at paris auction. A detailed history of the car and its racing achievements, the book includes full specs and production records. The ferrari 250 gt lusso is a limited edition of just 350 sports car built between year 1962 and 1964. The remarkable history of 2689 exceptional cars by richard heseltine isbn. Interesting 250 gt swb berlinetta recreations at gto engineering.
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. Price new from used from hardcover, 1997 please retry. Richard bird realizes his reproduction is missing six cylinders, but is consoled by its vastly lower price tag. 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. As i mentioned before, every ferrari 250 is special, but it is the bodywork of the 250 gt swb berlinetta speciale that makes it so amazing. Sir stirling moss and ross brawn ferrari racing hagerty. In the past year we have sold a number of cars including competition, concours and. Ferrari 250 gt swb spider california book with slipcase cavalleria excellent. In the world of ferrari, the name short wheel base immediately gets the blood pumping, and evokes a sense of one of the most elegant works of art on the road. T he very last ferrari 250 gt swb berlinetta made will star in artcurial motorcars retromobile sale in.
Chassis 2689gt, the subject of this book, was purchased by amateur racer pierre dumay on behalf of his friend pierre noblet who. The design was penned by giorgetto giugiaro, a bertone. Feb 18, 2020 the 250 series was an early ferrari success story and in 1959 spawned one of the most recognisable sports cars ever built. This icon was built especially for lovers and collectors of rare ferrari models. Ferrari 250 gt swb the autobiography of 2119 gt limited edition. The ferrari 250 gt swb was unveiled in 1959 at the paris motor show to a stunned audience. None of our partner shops or mates has this currently for sale.
Ross brawn on whats so special about the ferrari 250 gt swb. The companys most successful early line, the 250 series includes many variants designed for road use or sports car racing. 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 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. 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.
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. The swb berlinetta claimed gt class of the constructors championship for ferrari in 1961. Ferrari 250 gt swb the remarkable history of 2689gt. The ferrari 250 is a series of sports cars and grand tourers built by ferrari from 1952 to 1964. Link your active subscription or subscribe for instant access.
This superb limited edition great cars series book tells the story of the finest example of a glorious breed of ferrari, the 250 gt short wheelbase. Steven, tell me the story of this 250 gt swb berlinetta customised by gto engineering. Ferrari 250 gt swb berlinetta racecar howstuffworks. Real large hardcover book 352 pages all exclusively dedicated to the ferrari 250 gto the history of a legend by a.
This 250 swb, sn 3337 used to illustrate the opening of the 250 swb section of the book. Oct 15, 2019 1962 ferrari 250 california swb spider by scaglietti specifications. 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. Now that must make it rather special you can decide that for yourself over the revival weekend as you are able to get up close to both it and its equally famous owner. Real hardcover book 320 pages all about ferrari 250gt swb 2119. This original manual is perfect for any of the outside plug 250 gt series cars even though the book has 250 gte on the cover. Gooding scottsdale auction will offer this 1963 ferrari 250. Jan 08, 2020 the ferrari 250 gt swb is among the most iconic of all ferraris, and indeed the greatest of all sports cars, ever made. 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 and collectibles available now at. Dec 28, 2017 the original ferrari 250 swb has a similar sized v12 under the hood with the same horsepower as the z3s straight six. A whole book a 320page autobiography no less on just one car. The car is the ferrari 250 gt short wheelbase, known as they all are by its chassis number of 2119 gt.
With a horsepower output somewhere near 240, its worth mentioning the 250 swb berlinetta was the first ferrari gt equipped with fourwheel disc brakes. Being a member of the 250 family, under the scooped hood lies a colombo tipo 125 3. Ferrari 250 gt swb spider california david seibert, pietro carrieri on. A detailed history of the car and its racing achievements, the. 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. Stradale offers you the superb book telling the story of the ferrari 250 gt swb. 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. 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 was the culmination of ferraris continual development and refinement of the 250 engine and chassis in the second half of the 1950s. The 250series was an early ferrari success story and in 1959 spawned one of the most recognisable sports cars ever built. Stirling moss and ross brawn are two icons of british motor racing. Ferrari 250 gt swb the remarkable history of 2689, livres.
Ferrari classiche red book certified with matchingnumbers engine and gearbox lateproduction example. The 250series was an early ferrari success story and in. It also represented pinin farinas ongoing experimentation with the berlinetta fastback theme that started with 1947s ferrari cisitalia 202. Bmw z3based ferrari 250 swb replica reincarnation magazine. Ferrari 250 gt swb the remarkable history of 2689 exceptional. In the past year we have sold a number of cars including competition, concours and road variants with competition history. It is 92 pages long and in good condition and features sections inside on. Ferrari 250 gt california recreation pov test drive. The definitive ferrari 250 gt swb berlinetta broke cover at the 1959 paris auto show. 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.
Apr 07, 2016 being a member of the 250 family, under the scooped hood lies a colombo tipo 125 3. In 2012, gto was presented with a rare opportunity. 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. In an exclusive interview for hagerty, brawn talks about the car and his ownership of it. Book on the ferrari 250 gt swb the autobiography of 2119 g by. Red book certified by the ferrari classiche department and offered with massini report. Some enthusiasts see it as the last true dualpurpose ferrari that could be driven to the race. Superb book about the ferrari 250 gt swb berlinetta by giancarlo baghetti editions miglia in 1991 9 pages with beautiful photographies. 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. Is this 250 gt swb berlinetta the vintage ferrari of your. The story of the finest example of a glorious breed of ferrari, the 250 gt short wheelbase. Talacrest and the ferrari 250 swb we have sold approximately 35 ferrari 250 swb models since 1987.
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