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Where is David Piper's Apple Green 250 GTO?

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  1. ferrarilover76

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    #1 ferrarilover76, Jul 17, 2004
    In a December 1992 issue of Road & Track (pg66) there is a small photo of David Piper's green (not British racing green mind you, but more of an apple green) 250 GTO. I find this car extremely beautiful but I've never seen any other photos of it in this colour. Does anyone know where it is or if it has since been resprayed? Please post a photo if possible. Thanx!
     
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    #3 ferrarilover76, Jul 17, 2004
    Thanks for the post, but in the photo in the Road & Track (wish I could post it but I dont have a scanner) it is parked next to Jean Alesi's formula 1 car and maybe its just the light, but it doesn't look Bp green more of a lighter hue. Beautiful though.
     
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    #4 ferrarilover76, Jul 17, 2004
    If anyone has this issue of R&T pg 66 please scan the photo and post the pic, I'm working on a solution to my scanning deficiency. Thanx
     
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    According to Bluemel and Pourret, David Piper owned both of these cars, which have been BP (not BR) green. He owned 3767 (left photo) for a short time. The car is now red. He owned 4491 (right photo) for several years on 2 different occasions and made extensive performance changes. It is BP green again.
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    #6 ferrarilover76, Jul 17, 2004
    Thanks for the post. I've always wanted to see another photo of the car, it certainly is one of my favourites. The color is amazing IMHO. Can you tell me where I can find more photos of this car (high resolution maybe?).
     
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    #7 ferrari_e_basta, Jul 17, 2004
    Hello

    GTO s/n 3767 GT is owned by Sir Anthony Bamford / GB with plate 63 GTO. It was entered in the 40th Anniversary Moet & Chandon Tour in Burgundy 2002 with start # 23 as one of 22 GTO's. I also have seen it at the fabulous FOC UK National Meet & Concours at Heythorp Park some days ago.

    I have several copies of the magazine "250 GTO Anniversary Meet 2002" for sale - it is very rare....my event CD is also available. Please contact me ONLY to my PRIVATE address.

    GTO s/n 4491 GT is owned by Lucchini but we haven't seen it for years.

    Helmut Schnug
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    #8 zjpj, Jul 17, 2004
    Yes, this is the GTO in the Ferrari Victory by Design.
     
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    #9 urraco, Jul 17, 2004
    In the thread , (Is It True about a 1962 GTO) I posted a great pic of a green one, do a little search. currently I'm not allowed to post pics anymore
    BTW I love non-red ferraris.
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    #10 ferrarilover76, Jul 17, 2004
    Thanks for the info, I love non-red Ferraris too. When I first saw the 250 GTO in this colour I almost had a heart attack! It' s not only green but my favourite hue and it's a GTO, what are the chances?
     
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    #11 Bryan, Jul 18, 2004
    OPen the Web page that you want in another session of your browser. Copy the URL (Internet address) and switch to the FCHAT browser window.

    Paste the URL into your note.

    There are fancier ways to do this, but this works fast nad easy
     
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    #12 Sfumato, Jul 19, 2004
    P4Replica is building a copy of the GTO for Jim G...:eek: :D
     
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    #13 Boxer 512, Jul 20, 2004
    Helmut is spot on here !

    On very rare occasion's Tony Bamford attends other less known UK events, I saw 3767 @ Warwick Castle Classic Car Show, Parked next door but one to my Boxer - Great Day ! - But no pics :( Didn't expect to see anything that interesting!!! (Kicking himself violently)............

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    #15 ferrarilover76, Jul 25, 2004
    Thanks everyone!
     
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    By the way Helmut, does anyone know why Lucchini doesn't display it, or why it hasn't been seen in years?
     

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