1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Competizione #14, Le Mans Winner

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LIMITED EDITION OF 7000 PIECES

Leggenda e Passione

In 2008, a Ferrari 250 GT landed one of the highest bids that had every been made in an automobile auction. Including all charges and surcharges, the bidder was willing to pay 7.04 Million Euros (approx. 10 Million US Dollars) for the vehicle. Why? Just two words, which happened to be the title of the auction: Leggenda e passione or “legend and passion.”

By the end of the 1950’s, the 250 GT was already a much demanded car. Aristocrats or Hollywood stars – the ones who could afford it – tried to lay their hands on a street version. Famous race drivers, such as Stirling Moss, Wolfgang Graf Berghe von Trips, John Surtees and Maurice Trintignant, virtually felt obliged to drive a racing version of the 250 GT called “Competizione.” Perhaps no other car has had such an impact on the history of the Scuderia Ferrari.

One of the most famous cars of the racing version “Competizione” is Chassis 2689, the silver Berlinetta with its prominent blue Gordini French racing stripe. This car was assembled on May 30, 1961 – just in time to participate in the famous 24 Hours of Le Mans eleven days later. Jean Guichet and Pierre Noblet teamed up and piloted their No. 14 Competizione to a sensational victory in the GT-class. They also walked away with an impressive 3rd place in the overall standings of all participating race cars.

This race car miniature (M-079) is comparable to its highly popular precursor in terms of quality and authenticity. The Ferrari 250 GT/SWB, itemized as M-046, is its standard street version.