In the 250 GTO, Ferrari produced the quintessential sports racing car of the post war era. Derived from the successful 250GT SWB Berlinetta, the GTO marked the culmination of the world-beating 250 Series.
Chassis #4963 GT is one of just thirty six 250GTO’s produced. It was sold initially to Jaques Swater’s Francorhamp Racing Team. #4963 GT enjoyed a short but spectacular racing career. It won the Spa 500 Km in its initial outing. The following month it finished first in class and second overall at the LeMans 24 hour race. The car was then driven to Brussels for a victorious homecoming. A win at Zolder and another first in class, third overall at Rheims, followed that homecoming.
Thanks to its comparatively short, accident free racing career, followed by a lifetime of caring ownership, 4293GT remains one of the most original GTO's in existence today.
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