Ferrari plans to celebrate 60th birthday of 250 GT
22 May 2012|1,558 views
There are certain cars that are rare and have played a role in the automotive history that has to be preserved for generations to come. This year marks the 60th anniversary of the Ferrari 250 GT and to celebrate, the Ferrari Museum has organised a series of exhibitions of famous cars that bear the 250 moniker. There are road-going and racing models, between 1952 and 1963, which houses the famous 3.0-litre V12 engine designed by Gioachino Colombo.Visitors to the museum can admire either the racing Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta SWB driven by Stirling Moss who won four races in 1961 or the ‘Breadvan’. The 250 GT SWB recently restored by the Ferrari Classiche department, is finished in a classic blue and white livery and was originally built for Moss at the private Rob Walker racing team. Unfortunately Moss got involved in a terrible accident at Goodwood, eventually ending his racing career.
The red hot Ferrari 250 GT Drogo is a berlinetta that was commissioned by Count Volpi di Misurata to compete against the 250 GTO. Yes the GTO. Developed by Piero Drogo and Bizzarrini, the car doesn’t looks anything like a racer with its shooting brake shape was the result of aerodynamically enhanced styling. It was quick and raced several times, including at Le Mans, where it was rumored to be running almost 7km/h faster than the GTO. Unfortunately Enzo Ferrari was opposed to the idea of a car that could beat his unbeatable prized procession-the 250 GTO.
In 2010, Ferrari awarded the Breadvan a document titled the Attestation for Vehicles of Historic Interest. It’s issued for Ferraris of historic interest because of their competition and/or international show history. The Breadvan (Courtesy of British press) fits this example perfectly.
The Ferrari Museum in Maranello plays host to many historic cars in addition to successful Formula 1 racers and newer road-going GTs.
There are certain cars that are rare and have played a role in the automotive history that has to be preserved for generations to come. This year marks the 60th anniversary of the Ferrari 250 GT and to celebrate, the Ferrari Museum has organised a series of exhibitions of famous cars that bear the 250 moniker. There are road-going and racing models, between 1952 and 1963, which houses the famous 3.0-litre V12 engine designed by Gioachino Colombo.
Visitors to the museum can admire either the racing Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta SWB driven by Stirling Moss who won four races in 1961 or the ‘Breadvan’. The 250 GT SWB recently restored by the Ferrari Classiche department, is finished in a classic blue and white livery and was originally built for Moss at the private Rob Walker racing team. Unfortunately Moss got involved in a terrible accident at Goodwood, eventually ending his racing career.
The red hot Ferrari 250 GT Drogo is a berlinetta that was commissioned by Count Volpi di Misurata to compete against the 250 GTO. Yes the GTO. Developed by Piero Drogo and Bizzarrini, the car doesn’t looks anything like a racer with its shooting brake shape was the result of aerodynamically enhanced styling. It was quick and raced several times, including at Le Mans, where it was rumored to be running almost 7km/h faster than the GTO. Unfortunately Enzo Ferrari was opposed to the idea of a car that could beat his unbeatable prized procession-the 250 GTO.
In 2010, Ferrari awarded the Breadvan a document titled the Attestation for Vehicles of Historic Interest. It’s issued for Ferraris of historic interest because of their competition and/or international show history. The Breadvan (Courtesy of British press) fits this example perfectly.
The Ferrari Museum in Maranello plays host to many historic cars in addition to successful Formula 1 racers and newer road-going GTs.
Visitors to the museum can admire either the racing Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta SWB driven by Stirling Moss who won four races in 1961 or the ‘Breadvan’. The 250 GT SWB recently restored by the Ferrari Classiche department, is finished in a classic blue and white livery and was originally built for Moss at the private Rob Walker racing team. Unfortunately Moss got involved in a terrible accident at Goodwood, eventually ending his racing career.
The red hot Ferrari 250 GT Drogo is a berlinetta that was commissioned by Count Volpi di Misurata to compete against the 250 GTO. Yes the GTO. Developed by Piero Drogo and Bizzarrini, the car doesn’t looks anything like a racer with its shooting brake shape was the result of aerodynamically enhanced styling. It was quick and raced several times, including at Le Mans, where it was rumored to be running almost 7km/h faster than the GTO. Unfortunately Enzo Ferrari was opposed to the idea of a car that could beat his unbeatable prized procession-the 250 GTO.
In 2010, Ferrari awarded the Breadvan a document titled the Attestation for Vehicles of Historic Interest. It’s issued for Ferraris of historic interest because of their competition and/or international show history. The Breadvan (Courtesy of British press) fits this example perfectly.
The Ferrari Museum in Maranello plays host to many historic cars in addition to successful Formula 1 racers and newer road-going GTs.
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