1962 Ferrari 250 GTO

The only Ferrari 250 GTO finished in Bianco by Ferrari. Chassis 3729GT. Purchased new by British privateer racing team owner John Coombs. Successful racing career with one victory and five 2nd-place finishes in GT class. Driven in competition by Graham Hill, Jack Sears, Mike Parkes, Roy Salvadori, Mike MacDowel, Mike Salmon and Richie Ginther Bianco Speciale placed 2nd overall in 1962 and 1963 for the RAC Tourist Trophy Race at Goodwood, which was an official round of the FIA International Championship for GT Manufacturers. Loaned to Jaguar Competition Department for aerodynamic and performance testing in 1962. Driven by Jack Sears to 1st in GT class for the 1963 Guards Trophy Race at Brands Hatch. Sears later owned this Ferrari 250 GTO from 1970 to 1999. Part of the Jon Shirley Collection since 1999. Retains period racing details like the hood louvers and cockpit air hose added by Coombs Ferrari Classiche Red Book.

Refinished in its original Bianco paint and 1962 Goodwood Tourist Trophy livery as raced by Graham Hill. Unrestored Coombs-era interior. One of 36 Ferrari 250 GTOs produced from 1962-64. Only 8 of the 36 were configured in right-hand drive. The aluminum coachwork was designed by Bizzarini, developed by Ferrari and built by Scaglietti.

Colombo 2953cc all-aluminum Tipo 168/62 Comp V-12 engine built by Ferrari Classiche. A separate Ferrari 250 GTO-spec V-12 engine for street, touring and track use is included. Original 5-speed manual gearbox. Six Weber twin-choke carburetors. Twin Marelli distributors. Dry-sump oiling system. 4-wheel disc brakes. Borrani knock-off wire wheels. Veglia instrumentation.

Hagerty suggests a concours 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO is trending around $72m. This example may be yours if the price is right at Mecum.