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The Ferrari 250 GTO (Gran Turismo Omologato) grew out of the 250 GT series into acompetition car in the Gran Turismo category. A road-legal race car was born,

enabling the drivers to travel to their races on their own. The basis for the 250 GTO was the Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta SWB model. The 250 stands for displacement in cubic centimeters per cylinder. Ferrari presented the vehicle for the first time at the annual press conference in January 1962 in Maranello.The development of the GTO was conducted under Giotto Bizzarrini and took shapeat the coach-builder Scaglietti, where almost all GTOs were later built. What wasnew in comparison with the 250 GT Berlinetta SWB was the completelyredesigned front end. The rear fenders got wider and longer, as did the rearend. In contrast to the first prototype, all later examples received a riveted rear spoiler, which was an aerodynamic innovation at the time. So much effort had never been put into the aerodynamics of a GT racing car.The rear rigid axle of the 250 GT Berlinetta SWB was retained, but mounted onparallel trailing arms and a Watt linkage instead of leaf springs. The proven Tipo168/62 3.0 L V12 from the 250 Testa Rossa was carried over. The interior of the 250GTO is extremely spartan an entailment resulting from its low weight, which, in conjunction with an output of virtually 300 hp and low air resistance, makes the GTO capable of up to 280 km/h.The accolades of the 250 GTO were impressive, there were victories at the 12 Hoursof Sebring, the Targa-Florio, the 1000 km of Spa-Francorchamps and at Le Mans,where they also finished second OA in 1962 and 1963 and won the GT classification.

Chassis #3987 was delivered to Luigi Chinetti of the NART Team (North American Racing Team) in October 1962. It contested in the 1000 km of Paris in Monthlery one week later with Pedro and Ricardo Rodriguez at its wheel. They raced chassis #3987 to a first place finish overall. In December of the same year, the car was sold to Roger Penske, who was able to continue its winning streak with many first-place finishes and front placements in various races. Among them was the 4th place overall and the class victory in the GT3class at the 12 hours of Sebring in March 1963, a highlight worth mentioning.After countless changes of ownership, the vehicle was restored to perfect condition as a part of Ralph Laurens prestigious collection in 1985.

Model Description:Hand-crafted metal precision model with a left-hand-drive configuration,built from 1,838 single partsAuthentic recreation of the Monthlery winner at 1000 Km of Paris 1962Functional engine hood, equipped with a supporting rod, quick release locksand leather belt fasteningFunctional doors with sliding windowsTrunk lid has a supporting rod and opens to reveal a spare wheelRear fuel tank filler with a flip-open cover Perfectly-wired wheels with a light alloy rim, and removable Borrani central lockingnuts (with side-dependent right- and left-hand threads)Highly detailed 12-cylinder V-type engine, complete with all aggregates, pipesand cablingMeticulous replication of the interior, with roll cage and safety beltsSeats upholstered in textile covers with leather trimmingsWell-integrated dashboard with a full array of instruments and controlsElaborate undercarriage, front and rear suspensions, oil and fuel tank (all made ofstainless steel), and racing-style tailpipe of the exhaust systemDetachable stainless-steel bottom plate

Special feature: Covers for the three air-intakes above the radiator grille areremovable and lockable.Technical Data of the Original Vehicle:Chassis #3987Two-seater coup body (Berlinetta) made of aluminum12-cylinder V-engine with a 60 cylinder angleBore x stroke:73 x 58.8 mmDisplacement: 2,953 cmMaximum output: 300 hp at 7,500 rpmTop speed: Approx. 280 km/hDry sump lubricationBrakes: Disk-brakes front/rearWheelbase: 2,400 mmTrack front/rear: 1,354 (1,351) / 1,350 (1,346) mmVehicle length: 4,325 mmVehicle width: 1,600 mmVehicle height: 1,210 mmConstruction period: 1962-1964Quantity produced: 36 cars