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GTO Engineering Car Sales
As world renowned experts in Ferrari, GTO Engineering offer only the very finest examples to their owner and collector clients from around the world. Over twenty years in researching, servicing, restoring and providing parts for Ferrari has given GTO Engineering the unique ability to ensure the authenticity and provenance of the select few cars we offer for sale. The examples the team do offer are often known to GTO Engineering and it is this knowledge that means it has a solid understanding of the standard and frequency of their upkeep.
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Should you be thinking of selling one of the very best examples of Ferrari, we encourage you to contact us to discuss your car and possible consignment to GTO Engineering. We are confident in most cases of realising the highest possible value for your car.
GTO Engineering 250 SWB Revival RHD - Available Immediately
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1963
Rosso Chiaro
Nero Leather
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United Kingdom
Ferrari aficionados need little introduction to GTO Engineering. Founded by the late great Mark Lyon in the early 1980s, the company grew to become the world’s leading independent Ferrari specialist. Highly respected for their restorations with their exacting standards and detailed marque knowledge, they ran successful historic racing campaigns throughout Europe and sourced spare parts no one else could. By the mid-2000s GTO had grown into a significant operation, including restoration workshops, race support, machine shop and parts department. Through their restoration work and with demand from across the world, they ended up remanufacturing the majority of the running gear for 250-series cars, including complete engines, gearboxes, axles, brakes and suspension. It’s common for 250 and 275-series race cars to have complete new drivetrains made by GTO, keeping the original components in secure storage so as to preserve the “matching numbers” status of the car in the event of an unfortunate “racing incident”.
The rebodying of Ferraris is nearly as old as the company itself. Whether it was Ferrari or Scaglietti rebodying their own 250 GTOs to Series II cars, work by Drogo including the legendary 250 SWB ‘Breadvan’ or 90s projects by DK Engineering bringing damaged cars back to life. Apart from specials, the most common operation was to rebody an unloved and decrepit 250 GTE into something more desirable – typically a pontoon-fendered 250 TR, a thoroughbred racing 250 GTO, or the achingly beautiful 250 SWB California Spyder. Standards were different back then and it wasn’t uncommon to cut corners too – provided the finished car looked roughly right, that was enough. However, details such as incorrect gearbox casings, axle tubes or poor body shapes were always a giveaway the car wasn’t original.
With so many parts available, and values rising fast, the GTO team started to wonder why no one was re-bodying their favourite car – the 250 SWB Berlinetta. Having serviced, raced, inspected or restored over 2/3 of the original SWBs, they knew the cars inside out. They realised there was demand from original 250 SWBs wanting copies of the cars they could use without risking their valuable asset. The project started in the late 2000s, with an original run of 10 cars envisaged. However, the price was set high as the cars had to be second-to-none – this time, no corners would be cut.
Owners are given a choice of 3.0, 3.5 or 4.0-litre engine, with options to make their car better suited for competition or cruising use. Each car is a bespoke recreation, tailored to the exact tastes of each owner, so no two cars finished the same. All parts are fully interchangeable with the original SWBs, although that still allows room for some subtle modifications to make them more reliable and usable. Motoring press have said these cars are “even better to drive than the original”, with all the sensational looks of what was described in period as “the ultimate 250 GT car”.
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This particular car was commissioned in 2010. The 250 GTE donor car was imported from the United States. The build process took three years. Having covered 9,000miles since completion in 2013, the car has been maintained by various marque specialists including DK Engineering.
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Values have continued to rise, and with original 250 SWB Berlinettas consistently selling for above $8million, they’re becoming too expensive to drive, even for the wealthiest of owners. Rebodies like this represent both excellent value as well as still being a comfortably usable car. It speaks to the quality and rarity of the cars that so few examples have become available in the second-hand market since inception. With suitable donor cars increasingly rare, and GTOs order books currently closed for new work, this is a rare opportunity to purchase a 250 SWB by GTO Engineering, especially one built to such a desirable specification.
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This rare and stylish Revival is available to view by appointment at our factory facility outside of London.
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Driving the fabulous Ferrari 250 SWB Revival by GTO Engineering | Autocar - YouTube
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Ferrari 250 SWB Revival by GTO Engineering. King of the Restomods! (youtube.com)
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The Ferrari 250 SWB Revival is MAGICAL | Kidd In A Sweet Shop | 4K (youtube.com)
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LHD 1987 Ferrari Testarossa five-speed manual 87/D
Rare Monodado Example
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1987
53,246 km
Rosso Corsa
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First registered on the 6th March 1987, this left-hand drive, European market, Testarossa is finished in Rosso Corsa with a Nero interior and contrasting Red carpets. It was delivered new to the Italian market through Milan dealer 'CREPALDI' and its first owner is recorded as GEFINA S.p.A..
The early service history indicates that its first service was at CREPALDI on 28/4/87 and the next entry was considerably later, on 28/7/98 at GARAGE ZENITH in Switzerland with mileage unrecorded. A later owner presumably used the car between Monaco and Kent, as there is history of a cambelt change and annual service at Kent High Performance Cars on 18/1/03 (30,352km) and further services in Kent (27/04/03- 35,807km) and CAVALLARI- Monaco (25/06/04 - 37,961km).
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The car was imported from the South of France in 2013 and went straight to Foskers Engineering for a replacement cambelt and annual service resulting in a bill for £2,800. A further £1,500 was spent at Autoclass MK on 14/08/14 attending to some brake issues and repainting the stone chipped front spoiler.
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A collector then acquired this Testarossa in 2015 to add to his collection, however, a change of circumstances meant it was offered for sale in 2016. In order to present the car in an absolutely sale-ready condition, the seller left it with Keys Motorsport at Silverstone in early April 2016, where they carried out a further cambelt change at 51,000km (just 200km driven before being offered to market), with some additional work (invoice for £4,700.00 documented). The wheels were stripped and repainted and the Ferrari was then MoT'd.
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The current owner has been the custodian of this vehicle since November 2016 and has stored the vehicle only using it sparingly. Upon sale a fresh service will be carried out by the team here at GTO Engineering.
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This Testarossa is accompanied by its cherished plate, D12 FER, and a box file containing a fairly comprehensive history, import documents, service records, invoices, the Ferrari tan leather book wallet, Tools and an original brochure (in German), injection manual, wiring diagrams, a parts list and various related publications. All in all - a super package that is available to view by appointment at our facility outside of London.
LHD Ferrari 250 GT Lusso
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1964
52,498 kms
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Grigio Argento
Nero
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United Kingdom
The 250 GT Lusso is widely regarded as one of the most elegant and timeless designs by Pininfarina of all time. Introduced in 1962 the 250 GT Berlinetta Lusso was Ferrari's latest intermediate model, a vehicle to bridge the gap between competition racers and luxuriously appointed 2+2 Coupe's. 351 examples were built between 1963 and late 64.
Sharing the ‘shorter’ wheelbase of the 250 SWB, as opposed to that of the 250 GT/E 2+2, the Lusso was powered by its 3-litre Colombo V12 engine, producing 240 bhp and powering the stunning body to 150 mph. Mechanically, the 250 GT/L shared components with all of the current Ferrari range, including the 250 SWB, 250 GT/E and even the 250 GTO.
This particular example, Chassis #5953 GTO have been fortunate to have looked after and maintained this car for many years while the owner has campaigned the car on many events such as the Tour Auto and Cento Ore to name a couple. After 20 years of exciting ownership it was decided to restore the car to its original glory, this car is now presents in its original colours of Grigio Argento over Nero and will come with its Ferrari Classiche certification and a comprehensive history file.
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LHD 2004 Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale
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2004
14,700 kms
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Rosso
Nero
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United Kingdom
The Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale (CS) was introduced in 2003 as a lightweight and more focused derivative of the 360 Modena, combining an increase of power with 110 kg of weight saving. The mid-engine V8 of the 360 would now produce 425 bhp with weight-saving, mainly achieved through increased usage of carbon fibre and the removal of interior comforts such as floor mats and door cards. Further performance advantages came through a significant upgrade of the F1 gearbox software and the standard fitment of carbon ceramic brakes from the Ferrari Enzo.
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The 360 CS was an instant hit amongst Ferrari enthusiasts and journalists alike, offering race car-like performance and driving experiences that could now be enjoyed on the road. Launched at a similar time to the Porsche 911 (996) GT3 RS, both cars have quickly the gained the status of modern classics and are directly attributed to the inception and rise of the ‘lightweight supercar’.
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The Challenge Stradale was produced in extremely limited numbers from 2003 to 2004 making it the most exclusive of the lightweight Ferrari V8s. In addition to the 3.5 second lap-time improvement over the 360 Modena, the 360 CS enjoyed a significant acoustic improvement and to this day is widely regarded as one of the greatest sounding Ferraris ever produced.
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Supplied new to Italy in 2004, the 360 Challenge Stradale offered by GTO Engineering is what we believe to be one of the very best examples available today in terms of specification, provenance and condition. Finished in Rosso Scuderia over Rosso and Nero leather interior, this 360 CS was supplied new with the all-important factory tricolore stripe and other options such as two-tone steering wheel, four-point racing harness, leather-trimmed roll bar, rosso calipers, Scuderia shields, Giallo odometer and floor-mounted fire extinguisher.
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Enjoying regular maintenance in its native Italy as can be seen in its original service book, this 360 CS came to the UK in 2014 and was UK registered at this point. Having covered just 14,700 km (9,135 miles) the condition of the car reflects its minimal mileage and is one of the nicest examples we have dealt with.
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No true Ferrari collection is complete without the addition of a 360 Challenge Stradale; to this day the most intoxicating mid-engine V8 to leave Maranello.
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RHD Ferrari F430
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2007
23,500 miles
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Nero
Crema
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United Kingdom
We are delighted to present this beautiful F430 F1 low mileage example finished in Nero Daytona, coupled with the contrasting crema leather interior. This is a UK-supplied right hand drive car that was delivered new in 2007 and is offered for sale with just 23,500 miles from new with four previous owners. We have looked after this car at GTO Engineering for over two years, most recently completing a major service and fresh MOT in February 2021, and completing an annual service in 2019.
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The current owner has kept this, their pride and joy, within a climate-controlled storage facility, under a cover and connected to a battery charger. Prior to being looked after by GTO Engineering, the service book has stamps throughout from well-known Ferrari main dealers and specialists for both annual and major services. The rear wheels are driven by a 4.3-litre V8 engine boasting 483bhp through the six-speed 'F1' automated gearbox. Original factory specifications include; Yellow calipers, six-disc CD changer, navigation with Bluetooth, Daytona-style heated seats, Scuderia shields, yellow rev-counter, pre wiring for battery charger, carbon dashboard inserts as well as front and rear parking distance control.
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The car has just had a fresh detail including a full exterior machine polish, engine bay clean and interior valet, which has brought the car up pristine, ready for the next owner to make the most of sunnier weather ahead. This example comes complete with the original tool kit, emergency tyre inflator and battery charger. Here at GTO Engineering we deem the F430 one of the most usable V8 models of the marque and an exciting future classic.
LHD 1995 Ferrari 355
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1995
46,000 kms
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Rosso Corso
Nero
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United Kingdom
Known as an accessible route into Ferrari ownership, GTO Engineering has looked after this 46,000-mile F355 manual for over 5 years on behalf of its current and 1st UK owner, and is delighted to present it for sale today.
Originally supplied to Ferrari of Hamburg to a discerning German client, this Rosso Corsa over Nero example came to the UK in 2015 and was sold via a well-known Ferrari specialist to its current owner.
It’s in excellent condition mechanically and service-wise, with invoices to back up each stamp in the book. The GTO Engineering team has personally serviced it yearly (from 2015), replaced the cam belts in 2017 and also fitted a Capristo exhaust to improve the sound. The Rosso Corsa paintwork is in excellent condition with no fading and the Nero leather interior is still immaculate for its age.
This F355 comes to market with a large file of history alongside its original books, two keys and factory-fitted tool kit, and is located on site at GTO Engineering’s leading independent Ferrari facility in the UK.
RHD 2009 Ferrari 430 Scuderia Spider 16M
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Nero Daytona
Nero Alcantara
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United Kingdom
We are pleased to offer this stunning example of a Ferrari 430 16M, finished in Nero Daytona with Nero Alcantara interior and yellow stitching.
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This particular car features Giallo calipers, Metalic grey racing stripe, Becker head unit, 3D Tesutto seat centres, Alcantara roll over hoops, Navtrak Anti-theft system and Carbon Fibre exterior Package. Car has also been fully PPF’d by Topaz Detailing.
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With Ferrari's 16th win in the Formula One constructors’ championship they set out to develop a convertible variant of the incredible 430 Scuderia. Despite being 90kg heavier than the Scuderia, the 16M is still 80kg lighter than the original 430 Spider and with an increased power output there is a very noticeable difference. The 16M is of course equipped with the same standard equipment as the Scuderia, such as carbon ceramic brakes and the improved version of the F1 Gearbox which was also used later in the monstrous 599 GTO.
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The 16M boasts a lightweight and hardcore aesthetic with features such as metal floors, light weight seats and carbon across the trim and elements of the bodywork yet has daily driver usability. This fantastic car has many positive reviews and is the missing link to any lightweight V8 collection.
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Just 1 of 499 cars worldwide and 48 delivered to the UK, complete with all original books and both keys, this cherished example is not to be missed out on. This car is available to view in our workshops and will be serviced prior to delivery.
RHD 1976 Ferrari 308 GTB Vetroresina
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Argento
Burgundy
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United Kingdom
The long awaited replacement for the Dino 246 GT, the 308 GTB made its debut at the Paris and London shows in 1975. Built to a Pininfarina design by Scaglietti. The sought-after first models boasted fibreglass bodywork apart from the aluminium front lid. This was the first Ferrari production car to feature fibreglass as a body material, and in fact the idea has not been repeated by the company in large volume production since. A return to a pressed steel and aluminium happened in late 1976 for USA cars, and around mid-1977 for European models. The simplest way to identify a fibreglass bodied car, is to see if there is an indent line between the front screen pillar and roof panel. If there is one, then the body is fibreglass.
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Disc brakes, with independent suspension via wishbones, coil springs, and hydraulic shock absorbers, were provided all round, with front and rear anti roll bars. A transversely mid-mounted aluminium V8 engine was essentially of the same design as that used in the 308 GT4 model. It was of a 90 degree configuration, with belt driven twin overhead camshafts per bank, having a total capacity of 2926cc, with a bore and stroke of 81mm x 71mm.
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The engine was coupled in unit with the all synchromesh five speed transmission assembly, which was below, and to the rear of the engine’s sump. It was fitted with a bank of four twin choke Weber 40 DCNF carburettors, mounted in the centre of the 'V', the exact specification of which depended upon the market. European cars were fitted with dry sump lubrication.
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This early fibreglass example was one of the first cars imported into the UK in June 1976 with Col. Ronnie Hoare, the founder of Maranello Concessionaires being the first registered owner. The first UK press car, it featured in a three-page road test in Motor Sport magazine in December 1976 and also in Brooklands Book of Road Tests as well as many others, copies of which are supplied with the car. It has all the available extras including argento metallic paint, air conditioning. This remains a low mileage example of a fibreglass car having covered less than 22,100 miles from new. The car is well known to us having been maintained by ourselves for long periods in recent years.
LHD 1978 Ferrari 512 BB Targa Conversion by R. Straman Co.
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Nero
Cuoio/Nero Inserts
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United Kingdom
The 512 BB was announced at the 1976 Paris Motor Show. The 512 BB continued in production until 1981 when it was replaced by the 512 BBi, when fuel injection replaced the carburettors. A total of 929 examples were produced during this period with no USA market ever made. The new model name continued the theme started with the Dino series, of referring to the total engine capacity and number of cylinders, hence a 5 litre engine with 12 cylinders. The “BB” part of the model title means “Berlinetta Boxer”, a reference to the two banks of six cylinders that are in a horizontally opposed layout.
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The standard road wheels are alloy five spoke “star” pattern, with a knock off spinner on a Rudge hub, although legislative requirements in some markets dictated the fitment of a large octagonal hub nut. The wheels cover large ventilated disc brakes with twin hydraulic circuits, and servo assistance. Independent suspension is provided all round, via wishbones, coil springs, and hydraulic shock absorbers, with twin rear units, together with front and rear anti roll bars.
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This LHD 1978 Ferrari 512 BB is in its original paint colour of Black with a natural tan daytona-seated interior. The car has hardly been driven since a major mechanical overhaul by GTO Engineering in our Los Angeles workshop. It was imported new into the United States in 1978 by Amerispec with full U.S. specifications and subsequently one of two 512 BB converted to a ‘Targa’ by legendary coach-builders R. Straman Co. in Costa Mesa, California. The car in now located in the United Kingdom.
LHD 1967 Ferrari 330 GT 2+2 Series II
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The Series II 330 GT 2+2 elegant lines were the work of Pininfarina. This second series differed from the first predominantly in the front-end treatment; the first series (1963-1965) having four headlights and the second (1965-1967) having the two. At the same time, the Borrani wire wheels gave way to ten-hole cast alloy wheels, still with the knock-off Rudge hubs, although the wire wheels remained available as an option and were opted on this car.
The engine is a SOHC per bank 4-litre 12-cylinder unit, engine tipo 209/66, with a total capacity of 3967cc. It has an outside ‘V’ spark plug arrangement, fitted with a bank of three twin choke Weber 40 DFI carburettors, a twin coil and a rear of engine-mounted distributor ignition system producing 300 bhp. The engine is based on the original Colombo ’short’ block design but was slightly longer with increased bore centres to provide adequate waterways with the larger diameter cylinder bores.
The engine Tipo was differentiated from the earlier Tipo 209 due to the number of mounting points: 209 had four, while 209/66, as here, had two. The engine is coupled to a 5-speed, all synchromesh gearbox and a final drive through a propeller shaft to a rigid rear axle. Whereas, early Series I cars had a 4-speed gearbox with an electronically operated overdrive.
This left-hand drive example was imported into Spain by Concesionario Tayre, S.L. in June 1967 and has recently completed a three-year, more than 3,600 working hours, nut and bolt restoration having spent its life in Spain having had two long-term Spanish owners from new. It is in its back in its original colour combination of Grigio Notte 18933 Met over Nero Franzi with its original Connolly leather intact and original. The car is located at our workshops in the UK.
This example also has a special rear seat arrangement from new adding to its GT capabilities and credentials. The car is a concours winner having won the Gold Cup Best Classic Car award at the 2017 Autobello Meeting in Madrid, Spain, a testament to the quality of the work. Having now road-tested the car ourselves, it is undeniably one of the best examples mechanically and cosmetically we have seen and has covered 78,000km from new.