250 GTE ...HOW MANY REMAIN ?

The Series is defined by the chassis number, not by the Pininfarnina number or style. Using our current definition, it is definitely a Series II.

 

I wouldn't trust anyone's judgement unless he has seen several shells fully blasted inside and out. Telling apart original hassles from an eventual crash repair can be a little tricky.

 

I have come across a couple of GT/E's the first #2835 with a replica 250 SWB body UK Reg OSL872 :- Smoke & Mirrors ? Ferrari 250 GT/E 2+2 #2835 | Gettin' A Li'l Psycho On Tyres

In 2011 My friend Geoffrey Horton saw a white and red example at Niello Serano bearing a Liege Rome Liege plate on the front and I believe a California plate CWP 647 on the rear :- Road Legal Ferrari?s A Brief History ? Niello Serrano Concours | Gettin' A Li'l Psycho On Tyres

Any help with the chassis number would be much appreciated ?

A year or so later Geoffrey Horton saw one at Carmel by the Sea in Dark Grey (Grigio Scuro?) with Biege Interior and the Italian registration MI 589053 on the rear and 589053 MI on the front (?) :- Ferrari On The Avenue ? Carmel by the Sea Concours d?Elegance | Gettin' A Li'l Psycho On Tyres

This car does not appear to have any exterior mirrors which, I hope, might help identify the chassis number ?

In 2012 I came across a car UK reg 403 UXU listed with the DVLA as built in 1962 but carrying a '64 GTO (LMB notch back) body said to be owned by Peter Sugden of Sherborne, Dorset. I believe Mr Sugden may have been in advertising and also owns an E-type carrying the a plate "CUT8"

Does anyone no if 403 UXU is a 250 GTE based replica and if so which s/n ?

Relevant answers maybe credited and used in forth coming blogs. Thanking you in anticipation of your responses.
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2835 GT.

4049 GT owned by Jim Bonney and shown here at Concorso Italiano.

2259 GT. Sympatheticly restored by Tom Yang (on right with gray blazer). To his right is restorer Zac Dugger.

 

Thanks for your quick response Tom, hope some one on my side of the pond can help with 403UXU ?

 

Yeah, don't know anything about that one. However, if you want to know more about 2259 GT ( a very cool car with a good story) check out TomYang.net for its history and restoration.

 

Wayne - do you know what is the blue symbol above the vents in the second photo? A Pinin Farina logo perhaps? This might help identify the car in photos where the license plate is not visible.

 

indicates an emergency battery cut off switch that they look to have hidden in the fender vent

Zac

 

Top tip Tom thanks again !

 

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Gr. Martin

 

The original motor must have escaped through those side vents.

 

I hadn't noticed those GTO-style side vents...

Gr. Martin

 

Not keen on those.

 

Anybody remember a thread covering a dark grey car, grigio scuro or grigio notte I think, being restored in Italy ?
Wondered what happened to it, is restoration finished, is it on the road, if so where ?

 

Does anyone have an update on 4959? It left my hands (see attachment) intact in September, 1995 and was then reported in California, running, but without the original engine, which was then reported to be in New York in a California replica.

How did this soap opera turn out? Anyone?

David
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It was a very pretty car, the first GTE I ever saw looked just like it, and was in California, for sale at Heritage Classics on Sunset Blvd. in 2006. Still on their website. Perhaps that was it, although the one I saw was a runner.

 

If you are referring to 4139 (see page 20 for text and photos) then it is now back in England after being trimmed in Modena. It is due to be completed within the next month: more details in due course.
When delivered, 4139 will share a garage with the "Persuaders" Aston Martin DBS which I bought at the Bonhams auction yesterday. Happy days!

 

Yes that's the one. Look forward to seeing it in the metal.
Congrats on the DBS, what fun !

 

Congratulations! Looking forward to your report.

Gr. Martin

 

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