Sought-after Classic Model Cars 1:18 scale replica of the famous Ferrari 250 GTO with chassis-number #3909GT.

This is a hand-crafted metal precision model built from 1.841 single parts, of which 1.215 are made of metal. True-to-scale, authentic replication of the car body including functional doors with sliding windows, fuel-filler caps and trunk lid.

The car features a functional engine hood, equipped with a supporting rod, removable covers of the three air intakes, functional locks for quick release, and leather belts and buckles for secure fastening.

A highly detailed 12-cylinder engine, complete with all aggregates, pipes and cabling. Perfectly-wired wheels with a light alloy rim, stainless steel spokes and nipples and Borrani central locking nuts to remove the wheels.

Meticulous replication of the interior and its racing accessories, such as roll cage and safety belts. Seats upholstered in real textile covers with leather trimmimgs. Well-integrated dashboard with a full array of instruments and controls on a wrinkle-finish-paint surface.

In March 1961, people at Ferrari in Maranello were getting nervous. This was due to the imminent introduction of a new Jaguar E-Type at the Geneva Motor Show. The car was seen as a serious competitor, and Ferrari was very concerned about its supremacy in motor racing.

Enzo Ferrari acted immediately, and he commissioned Giotto Bizzarrini to design a new GT-class car. Bizzarrini decided to work with the 250 SWB, a model that had proved its worth against tough tests.

It was quite clear that little change, if any, was going to be made of the chassis, while the wheelbase would remain the same at 2.400 mm. Major modification that ensued involved the rear-axle, body aerodynamics, and center of gravity. In addition, an improved gear train was provided.

The car obtained homologation with the new type designation of 250 GTO, where - O - stands for the Italian word - omologate - or homologated. But because of a widely-known internal coup against Enzo Ferrari, several GTO designers, including Bizzarrini, had to leave the company.

He was succeeded by Mauro Foghieri, who set to work together with coach builder Sergio Scaglietti and completed the development project. The new GTO boasted a stunningly beautiful body, and it was presented to the international press at Maranello in February 1962.

The racing debut of the GTO was at the 12 Hours of Sebring 1962 in the USA. Its driving duo Phil Hill and Olivier Gendebien won the GT-class and finished 2nd overall. From then on, the winning streak continued.

Ferrari clinched the constructors' championship in 1962, 1963 and 1964. A total of 39 GTO vehicles were built, including three equipped with a 4-liter engine.

First registered as GE 2674 in Geneva, Switzerland, this Scuderia Filipinetti Ferrari 250 GTO was raced in France by Swiss racing driver Edgar - Ficho - Berney.

After a first class finish at the Coupe du Salon at Montlhéry, Jo Siffert drove it to a third place finish in the 500 km of Spa.

#3909 ran at various events such as the Coppa AMAG Monza, 1000 km Paris-Montlhéry and Nürburgring, Tour de France, Targa Florio, Rallye de Bourgogne, Journée Eaux Mortes as well as the Abreschviller, Chamrousse, Mont Ventoux, Ollon-Villars, Prescott, Urcy and Verbois Hillclimb.

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