Maranello tribute to 250 GT diamond anniversary

The Ferrari Museum in Maranello, Italy, will pay tribute to the 60th anniversary of the Ferrari 250 GT with a series of exhibitions that will celebrate some of the most famous cars to bear the 250 nameplate.

These rare road-going and race models include two fascinating examples from the period (1952 – 1963): the Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta SWB, a competition version in which Stirling Moss won four races in 1961, and the affectionately named Breadvan, commissioned by Count Volpi di Misurata to compete against the 250 GTO. Both models feature the famous 3.0-litre Gioachino Colombo-designed V12 engine.

The 250 GT SWB was recently restored by Ferrari’s Classiche department and is finished in the classic blue and white livery of Rob Walker. Originally built for Stirling Moss, the project was scrapped following the racing legend’s career-ending accident at Goodwood in 1962.

The Breadvan, as it was dubbed by the Brits, was developed by Giotto Bizzarrini  and Piero Drogo and featured the same driveline as the 250 GT SWB. The unusual shape was the outcome of experimental aerodynamic styling, and although the car raced successfully, it fell out of favour with Enzo Ferrari for vying too closely with his beloved 250 GTO.

It is one of the few vehicles to be awarded Ferrari’s Attestation for Vehicles of Historic Interest. The document recognises Ferraris which, although they do not comply with the strict Ferrari Authenticity Certification criteria, are acknowledged for their competition or international show history.

The Ferrari Museum is open daily with an extensive range of high-profile historic cars, ex-race and new models on display.

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