Ferrari 330 GTO rep

[dinkel]

As seen at the Spa Summer Classic 2014:

In 1962 Ferrari began working on a 4-liter version of the 250 GTO: revised chassis and body with the 4-liter Super America engine. The car pictured here is a rep.


Apparently only the connaisseurs noticed this one was not a genuine article. Lots of shock and awe in the pitlane!


Mighty 4 litre V12 was also used in the LM-winning 330 TRI/LM and mated to a bespoke 4-Speed transmission with no synchromesh gears.


The sound ... quite something!


Compared to the 250 GTO the chassis is lengthened to 2420 mm. I like the 330 over the 250 and love the more stretched look on 60s Ferrari's like the 275 and later the Daytona.


Monsoon rains made outdoor pitbox antics adventurous. It compromized laptimes only slightly.


Yes, it does look different compared to an original and yes, I'd not hesitate to drive one anytime and anywhere. Stunning.


Only 3 orignal cars: where are they today?


Dunno which P or laptimes. I'll ask the racers

More.

[ToneyCaroney]

dinkel said:

Only 3 orignal cars: where are they today?

Hi dinkel,

one of the 3 originals is a regular at the Goodwood Revival. Here is a pic I took of it in 2013. I believe it is UK registered and carries the registration number '330 GTO' - nice! Note the secondary headlight fairings.

[dinkel]

Surely these gems must be worth more than the dozens of 250s driving around?

Thanks for the info.