Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta (LWB) Tour de France on James

JamesList · 10-13-2011, 06:26 AM

We thought that our first contribution to FerrariLife should fittingly be a Ferrari... and we think we found a special one. What do you think? Click here for more pictures and information.

This mythical Ferrari 250 Tour de France left the factory on the 30th of March 1958 with a Scaglietti-body and covered headlamps.

At its steering wheel several renowned pilots successfully participated in numerous races. Amongst the 37 Ferrari 250 Berlinetta Passo Longo (which means long chassis), more commonly known as Tour de France, this is the one that has collected most prizes.

Partially dismantled in 1960 the car was restored in Maranello in 1987. Most of the parts used are original, except engine block and the aluminum body work. The current owner participated in several historic events (5 times French Tour Auto, 3 times Mille-Miglia etc.).

Today the car is in good mechanical condition despite 23 years and 32,000 Km since the restauration. The brakes and the starter were entirely rebuilt in 2008. The carburetors in 2010. No important expenses need to be planned for the car in the near future. The bodywork has never been repainted since it left Bacchelli and Villa, only toutch-up. The body is in perfect condition; absolutely rust free and do not require any work.. The upholstery is nice and has a beautiful patina.

The car has been partially certified by Ferrari in July 2008. A complete certification is a possible option once the car has been fitted with it's original matching number engine Ferrari Classiche already agreed to sell.

212Export · 10-13-2011, 06:32 AM

Stunning TdF ! ....and welcome to the Forum !

wetpet · 10-13-2011, 07:29 AM

one of my favorites. wish i had the dough! Thanks for being a sponsor.

RoadTripper · 10-13-2011, 07:30 AM

Wow. That is a great one. Amazing a car of this caliber is for sale. Proud to find it on our site.

tazandjan · 10-13-2011, 08:36 AM

Beautiful car and the paint scheme is really attractive. Glad to see she will be reunited with her original engine.

Were there any SWB TdF cars? I thought they were all LWB.

212Export · 10-13-2011, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by tazandjan

Beautiful car and the paint scheme is really attractive. Glad to see she will be reunited with her original engine.

Were there any SWB TdF cars? I thought they were all LWB.

You are right, these are only LWB's. Over the time span of 5 years they had 4 different chassis construction one stiffer than the previous one.

JazzyO · 10-13-2011, 10:20 PM

One of my favourite models! Note that #1039 is also up for auction soon: http://www.rmauctions.com/FeatureCar...F11&CarID=r229

Onno

Andrew · 10-14-2011, 08:22 PM

I think this would be a good fit for Jimmy's growing collection. Fantastic 250. Welcome to Ferrari Life

10-13-2011, 07:29 AM	#3
wetpet Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chevy Chase, Md Ferrari Life Posts: 6,600 Name: Ed	one of my favorites. wish i had the dough! Thanks for being a sponsor. Everything you know is wrong Stop chatting and start living the ferrarilife!

10-13-2011, 08:36 AM	#5
tazandjan Owner Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Ferrari Life Posts: 3,599 Name: Terry H Phillips	Beautiful car and the paint scheme is really attractive. Glad to see she will be reunited with her original engine. Were there any SWB TdF cars? I thought they were all LWB. Taz Terry Phillips Present: 575M 135171 Past: Dino 246 GT 02984, 365 GTB/4 14009, 308 GTS 25125 Every day I look around, and if nobody is shooting at me, it is a pretty good day.

10-13-2011, 10:20 PM	#7
JazzyO Owner Elite Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Jersey, Channel Islands Ferrari Life Posts: 4,288	One of my favourite models! Note that #1039 is also up for auction soon: http://www.rmauctions.com/FeatureCar...F11&CarID=r229 Onno Future: 458 Italia (May 2012) Present: 550 Maranello, 330GTC, 365BB (x2) Past: eh - see above.

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Andrew Administrator Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: San Francisco Ferrari Life Posts: 6,187 Name: Andrew	I think this would be a good fit for Jimmy's growing collection. Fantastic 250. Welcome to Ferrari Life AvidSquare \| Drivers Network

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10-13-2011, 06:26 AM	#1
JamesList Sponsor Join Date: Sep 2011 Ferrari Life Posts: 10	Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta (LWB) Tour de France on James We thought that our first contribution to FerrariLife should fittingly be a Ferrari... and we think we found a special one. What do you think? Click here for more pictures and information. This mythical Ferrari 250 Tour de France left the factory on the 30th of March 1958 with a Scaglietti-body and covered headlamps. At its steering wheel several renowned pilots successfully participated in numerous races. Amongst the 37 Ferrari 250 Berlinetta Passo Longo (which means long chassis), more commonly known as Tour de France, this is the one that has collected most prizes. Partially dismantled in 1960 the car was restored in Maranello in 1987. Most of the parts used are original, except engine block and the aluminum body work. The current owner participated in several historic events (5 times French Tour Auto, 3 times Mille-Miglia etc.). Today the car is in good mechanical condition despite 23 years and 32,000 Km since the restauration. The brakes and the starter were entirely rebuilt in 2008. The carburetors in 2010. No important expenses need to be planned for the car in the near future. The bodywork has never been repainted since it left Bacchelli and Villa, only toutch-up. The body is in perfect condition; absolutely rust free and do not require any work.. The upholstery is nice and has a beautiful patina. The car has been partially certified by Ferrari in July 2008. A complete certification is a possible option once the car has been fitted with it's original matching number engine Ferrari Classiche already agreed to sell.

10-13-2011, 06:32 AM	#2
212Export Owner Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Europe Ferrari Life Posts: 2,286	Stunning TdF ! ....and welcome to the Forum !

10-13-2011, 07:30 AM	#4
RoadTripper Join Date: Jun 2010 Ferrari Life Posts: 13	Wow. That is a great one. Amazing a car of this caliber is for sale. Proud to find it on our site.