250 Tdf Zagato Sanction

Based on a 250 GT Boano.

http://www.dkeng.co.uk/ferrari-sales/352/Blue_Chip_and_Competition_Cars/Ferrari_250_GT_TdF_Zagato.html

 

Any one know what they are asking for this car?

 

While I wouldn't be the one to commission the destruction of a Boano, I'd have no problems having this in my garage post-rebuild.

 

It is stunning I have to say. 0757GT?

 

How much?

 

Very pretty isn't it, I am sure that the replica haters will hate it but oh so lovely.

 

Looks like, at a glance anyway, David Sydorick's (sp?) car.

 

Having owned 0515GT five and a half times, I guess I have to chime in. The nose is a bit too sharp, the A pillars are too fat, the outside fuel cap is wrong, and the interior is wrong in several respects. That having been said, not bad, not bad. Here are some pix of the real 0515.
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I imagine a transformation like this isn't for the weak of heart.

If done by Zagato, that is a completely different budget than if done by some one else.

I wonder more about the specs and details.

Does Zagato still offer this service?

 

I'm sure it's not inexpensive, but yes, they do.

Zagato Milano Contemporary

 

Stunning car!

 

Ed, since 0515GT is my favorite Ferrari of all time, may I bother you to hear a few stories about this magnificent one-off?? How was it to own/drive?

 

OK now what do you guys think of this? Personally I love the car but would it be welcomed at Pebble Beach??? Read its history in the link

Blue Chip and Competition Cars - Ferrari 250 GT TdF Zagato
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Shouldn't this post be moved to the replica section???????

 

Beautiful? Yes!
Welcomed at Pebble beach? No.

 

Each of the Zagato-bodied 250 GTs was a little different and this one was apparently intended to replicate 0537. Compare the nose and a-pillars here: http://www.coachbuild.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=41555

Pics of 0757's original high-roof Boano body here:

http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/attachments/vintage-thru-365-gtc4-sponsored-redline-restorations/1235659d1290329943-250-gt-boano-ellena-img_0018.jpg

http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/attachments/vintage-thru-365-gtc4-sponsored-redline-restorations/1235660d1290329943-250-gt-boano-ellena-img_0019.jpg

These would tend to contradict the myth that rebodies are usually of derelict cars that are too far gone to economiclly restore to their original configuration.

Apparently it was constructed by Paul Koot of Holland, working with Elio Zagato. Koot also worked with Zagato around the same time on a series of rebodied Integrales. See: http://www.classicdriver.com/uk/find/4100_dealers2_results.asp?next=4100_dealers2_results.asp&lCarID=1791319&lCurrency=2&dealerid=1337

 

Yes, I was fooled by the color scheme, which is that of 0515GT. The trunk on this replica is more like 0537GT, although not accurate. Honestly, the replica doesn't match either of the originals too well, but a pretty car nevertheless. Here are pix of 0537GT when in my custody. (1961)
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Can't believe you owned them both!

 

Is that you David Hobbs?

 

Sorry but no, I'm just some wide eyed English guy currently searching behind his sofa to find the pennies necessary to buy this beauty

 

Too bad. If you're going to sacrifice a car, at the very least, you'd better get it right.

 

Now marked as SOLD on DK's site.