Ferrari 250 GT

This Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa re-creation was constructed in the early 1980s by DK Engineering in the UK and features aluminum coachwork in the style of the early bodywork of Ferrari’s factory 250 TR prototype. Based on the shortened chassis of a 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE, the car is said to have remained under the stewardship of a Colorado Springs resident between 1996 to 2022 before being purchased by the selling dealer approximately seven months ago. Power is provided by a 3.0-liter Colombo V12 that is equipped with six dual-throat Weber carburetors, red-painted valve covers, and twin distributors. Finished in a red and white livery, the car also features a four-speed manual transmission, four-wheel disc brakes, coil-spring suspension, 15” Borrani wire wheels, a riveted aluminum fuel tank, black upholstery over two-place seating, and four-point harnesses. This 250 TR re-creation is now offered in Waltham, Massachusetts, with a New Hampshire title listing the car as a 1963 Ferrari. Development of the 250 Testa Rossa, or “red head,” began in the spring of 1957 as Ferrari sought to create a successor to the 500 TRC in anticipation of lower displacement limits that would soon be imposed by the Commissione Sportiva Internazionale. The first 250 TR prototype was assembled on a 290 MM chassis with an enveloped body and power from Ferrari’s Colombo V12. The original prototype, chassis 0666, was rebodied in late 1957 with pontoon-fendered coachwork designed to facilitate brake cooling. Finished in red with white and black vinyl accents, this re-creation’s aluminum body was inspired by the enveloped styling initially worn by chassis 0666 and is said to have been constructed in 1983 by DK Engineering. Features include faired-in headlights, trapezoidal front fender vents, a full-width windscreen, a hood bulge, and a headrest fairing. The white and black vinyl wrap was renewed under current ownership, and the headlight hardware was replaced. Borrani 15″ wire wheels are secured by three-eared knock-offs and wear 185/70 front and 215/70 rear Michelin XWX tires that were mounted in April 2023. A spare wrapped in Dunlop rubber is housed in the rear compartment atop the riveted aluminum fuel tank. A refresh of the four-wheel disc brakes in April 2023 included rebuilds of the calipers, replacement of the pads, and a fluid flush. The front hubs and bearings were replaced at that time. The right-hand-drive cockpit houses seating for two trimmed in black upholstery that was re-dyed during the 2023 service, which also included the installation of red Sabelt four-point harnesses. Additional features include black-painted interior surfaces, a polished shift knob, a bullet-style dash-mounted rearview mirror, and an electrical cut-off switch. The wood-rimmed steering wheel sits ahead of Veglia instrumentation including a 300-km/h speedometer, an 8k-rpm tachometer, and gauges monitoring oil pressure, fuel level, and coolant temperature. The five-digit odometer shows 52k kilometers (~32k miles), approximately 200 of which have been added under current ownership. The coolant temperature gauge was calibrated in 2023. The 3.0-liter Colombo V12 was sourced from the donor 250 GTE and is fitted with six dual-throat Weber carburetors each topped by a pair of intake trumpets as well as red-painted valve covers. Service in April 2023 included an oil change, a coolant flush, and replacement of the fuel pump, oil-pressure hose, ignition rotors, spark plugs, ignition wires, and electric cooling fan. The donor car’s chassis number, 3883, is shown stamped on the engine block in the photo gallery below, which also includes images of the engine being overhauled that are believed to be from the 1980s. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual transmission, and service in 2023 included a transmission fluid change and a clutch fluid flush. Suspension combines an independent front setup and a solid-axle rear with radius rods and a wishbone axle locator. Coil springs and tubular shock absorbers are utilized at front and rear, and the front assemblies were replaced in April 2023. The New Hampshire title carries an “Antique Vehicle” brand as well as an “Odometer in Kilometers” note.