Ferrari 250 GTO

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The Ferrari 250 GTO is a grand touring sports car produced by Ferrari from 1962 to 1964 for homologation into FIA Group 3. Designed by Giotto Bizzarrini and Sergio Scaglietti, the 250 GTO was designed to compete against cars such as the Shelby Cobra and Jaguar E-Type. Development of the car was spearheaded by Bizzarrini but he and numerous other engineers and designers were fired due to disagreements with Enzo Ferrari, with engineer Mauro Forghieri continuing development of the car's body alongside Scaglietti. The car is powered by a 3.0L Tipo 168/62 Colombo V12 mated to a 5-speed manual. A total of 36 chassis were produced (some sources say 39).

When new, the 250 GTO cost $18,000 in the United States, with buyers personally approved by Enzo Ferrari and his US dealer Luigi Chinetti. Today, the 250 GTO is one of the world's most highly desirable and expensive cars, with cars regularly reaching prices of tens of millions at auctions; the current price record is $70 million, set by chassis 4153GT, being sold to David MacNeil in a private sale in 2018. The highest price recorded for the car in an auction is $51.705 million for chassis 3765LM, sold by RM Sotheby's in 2023. Notable past and present owners of the 250 GTO include Ralph Lauren, S. Robson Walton, Lawrence Stroll, Nick Mason, François Perrodo, Anthony Bamford and Craig McCaw.

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The Ferrari 250 GTO has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:

Col #	Year	Series	Color	Tampo	Base Color / Type	Window Color	Interior Color	Wheel Type	Toy #	Country	Notes
005/190	2009	2009 New Models 5/42	Red	Ferrari emblem on sides and hood	Black / Plastic	Clear	Black	LW	N4008	Malaysia	large and small license plate on rear -painted side vents Base code(s): A32, A43
005/190	2009	2009 New Models 5/42	Black	Ferrari emblem on sides and hood	Black / Plastic	Clear	Beige	LW	N4008	Malaysia	Also released on Target exclusive snowflake card Base Code(s): A51, B02, B07
005/190	2009	2009 New Models 5/42	Yellow	Ferrari emblem on sides and hood	Black / Plastic	Clear	Black	LW	N4008	Malaysia	Base Code(s): B15, B19, B22
	2010	Ferrari 5 5-Pack	Red	Ferrari emblem on sides and hood, "19" on doors. Detailed rear lights.	Black / Plastic	Clear	Black	LW	N4008	Thailand	Base code(s):
	2011	Hot Wheels Garage: Ferrari 5/6	Red	Light, Trim and Emblem details	Unpainted / Metal	Clear	Gray	RRC	T8258	Malaysia	Base Code(s): C49
	2011	Hot Wheels Garage 30-Car Set 5/6	Mtflk. Steel Blue	Ferrari emblem on sides & hood	Unpainted / Metal	Clear	Beige	RR10SP	V6190	Malaysia	Walmart Exclusive Base code(s):

2009 card[]

From the back of the 2009 card:

Born: 1962
Birthplace: Maranello, Italy
Designer: Scaglietti
Specialty: With a 12-cylinder engine and classic Ferrari body style, this highly sought-after sports car was made to become the benchmark for all others.

Ferrari 250 GTO

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