Bizzarrini used 250 GT SWB Comp. #1791GT as test bed for GTO.

0523 GT as the prototype was said to have been dismantled; destroyed. Was there a 'junk pile' at the factory or near by that was used for discarded parts?
Phil Hill talked about going back to see Enzo Ferrari in 1970 as I recall. He asked Enzo Ferrari about the 'junk pile' and it seems Enzo didn't want to talk about the old parts and that sort of put the whole meeting in a poor mood. Enzo thought the purpose of the meeting should have been about 'him' and not junk...
Where was the 'junk pile' at the factory?

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There are many stories from 'back in the day' about the junk pile- something that existed back to at least the 1950's. Parts, chassis, running gear- just about anything from 'last year's race car'.
Photos of it were featured in magazines and books- Michael Dregni's Inside Ferrari had some shots, IIRC.
I believe there are shots of the junk pile on Fchat but I don't know what threads they would be in.

 

A very under rated book.

 

Was this story ever confirmed ? Which chassis did Bizzarrini use for the prototype? Is there any proof?

 

I still Iike 0523 GT for the no development money angle plus it's previous history with Enzo Ferrari. However I will with interest; leave your questions for the experts...

 

For me, the most interesting/intriguing Ferrari book I've seen and have in my modest personal library, not counting any parts or service/work shop manuals.

 

I do too and before his death Giotto claimed in many interviews that the car was his driver , this is the exact type of thing Bizzarrini loved doing. As an example look what he did when he built the bread wagon .