1963 Ferrari
250-GT
Berlinetta Lusso
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Coupe
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Manual
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Green metallic
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Leather
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Rhd
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This example was supplied new to Maranello Concessionaires on 2nd October 1963, originally supplied as a demonstrator. Illustrating Colonel Ronnie Hoare’s fondness with blue hues, this example was optioned in Azzurro over Blue Vaumol 3014.
The car would be used for 5,000 miles under the Colonel’s watch, during which time it received a pioneering new sound-deadening kit, fitted by Silent Travel Ltd of Eaton Bray. Certainly the opposing end of the spectrum to its later specification!
The car would have two owners between 1964 and 1972 at which point it was purchased by notable collector and capable driver Richard Colton. Known after his passing for leaving his two prized Ferraris to the RNLI, despite being a shy and private man, Richard was well known in Ferrari circles for his collection, enthusiastic use and methodical servicing. During his 9 year ownership of the Lusso between 1972 and 1981, this car did in fact share a garage with the 250 GT SWB Berlinetta he would retain until his passing in 2015.
Later the car passed to the son of a helicopter magnate and renowned touring car driver Laurence Bristow. Purchasing the Lusso in 1988, he tasked Terry Hoyle with converting the Lusso to FIA race specification ahead of his entrance in the 1989 Coppa D’Italia rally in Puglia. Founded by keen Italian racer Guilio Dubbini, the 1989 event marked the fifth occasion of the rally with cars from 1931-1965 eligible to compete. By this time the car had been repainted in Rosso; Bristow upgraded the engine at the time and fitted a rollbar for safety and subsequently competed once more the following year. This was merely the start of the Lusso’s competition endeavours.
Passing to Richard Taylor in the mid-90s, the Lusso would take part in both the 1997 & 1998 Tour Auto as well as competing at the Coys International Historic Festival in 1997 at the hands of Barry ‘Whizzo’ Williams.
In 1998, this Lusso was purchased by Paul Osborn of Cars International. Seeking a lower-cost V12 Ferrari competition car, certainly compared to the initial outlay of a 250 GT SWB, Osborn identified this Lusso as the ideal candidate. Osborn would seek to further optimise the Lusso for competition, removing weight where possible.
During his ownership the Lusso would compete regularly:
00.04.1998 – Tour Auto – 4th IC, 24th OA – Paul Osborn & David Baines
00.07.1998 – Coys International Festival – Paul Osborn & Tony Dron
00.07.1999 – Coys International Festival – Paul Osborn & Tony Dron
00.10.1999 – Tour de Espana – 3rd IC, 9th OA – Paul Osborn & Robert Clements
00.04.2000 – Tour Auto -3rd IC, 24th OA – Paul Osborn & Robert Clements
00.07.2000 – Coys International Festival – 3rd IC, 16th OA – Paul Osborn & David Clark
00.10.2000 – Classic Adelaide Historic Rally
00.04.2001 – Tour Auto – Paul Osborn & Robert Clements
00.05.2001 – Coys International Festival – RAC TT Celebration – Paul Osborn
00.09.2002 – Goodwood Revival – RAC TT Celebration – Paul Osborn
00.09.2005 – Goodwood Revival Meeting – RAC TT Celebration – Paul Osborn
00.09.2006 – Goodwood Revival Meeting – RAC TT Celebration – Paul Osborn
00.09.2007 – Goodwood Revival Meeting – RAC TT Celebration – Paul Osborn
00.09.2008 – Goodwood Revival Meeting – RAC TT Celebration – Paul Osborn
00.09.2009 – Goodwood Revival Meeting – RAC TT Celebration – Paul Osborn
After this competition stint, the car was refinished in the very fitting hue of Verde Pino and retrimmed in tan.
Price on request
