FERRARI 250 GTE

Name: FERRARI 250 GTE
Brand: Porter Press
SKU: 9781913089207
Price: 359 EUR
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THE FAMILY CAR THAT FUNDED THE RACING

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Limited and numbered edition of 750 copies

The definitive book on the history of the 250 GTE. Built on the same basis as the iconic two-seater Ferrari 250s, the GTE continued production until 1963, with a total of 954 examples built ...

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First seen as the course car at the 1960 Le Mans 24 hour race, the elegant Ferrari 250 Gran Turismo 2+2 Pininfarina, or GTE as it has become known, was Ferrari’s first four-seat production car and an outstanding commercial success, underwriting the company’s racing activity.

Built upon the same running gear as the iconic Ferrari 250 two-seaters, the GTE continued in production until 1963, by which time 954 examples had been built.

Initially popular as a “gentleman’s express” the car was typically finished in conservative colours which emphasized its stunning lines. But after a few years and several owners they were sadly often neglected and came to be regarded simply as donors upon which to build replicas of other Ferraris.

Thanks to the efforts of a number of enthusiastic owners who have dedicated themselves to maintaining, restoring and preserving these wonderful cars, about half of them still exist today as GTEs, valued for their beauty and history.

In researching this definitive history of the model, the author consulted with respected Ferrari historians, enjoying access to their archives. He travelled extensively to view and document more than 125 examples of these cars around the world.

The book is published in a limited edition of 750 copies to celebrate the 60th birthday of the three Series of the 250 GTE.