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11/04/2025 12:12 pm
This 1961 Ferrari 250 SWB (short wheel base) Berlinetta Passo Corto evolved from the 250 series beginning in 1952 and ending in 1964. 250 refers to the displacement of a single cylinder of the 296 HP 3.0 liter Colombo V12 that powered virtually every car in the series. The series ended with the 250 GTO. The classic styling of the body came from the studio of Pinin Farina and was fabricated by Scaglietti. 178 of this series were built with either aluminum or steel bodies for racing and street use.
Model by CMC:
11/04/2025 12:35 pm
All those mufflers look a bit odd until you realize this is a V-12, so.... I'm surprised there's no rear wheel independent suspension - was it optional on the racers? I would imagine that an aluminum bodied, V-12 racer today would be damn near priceless. 😎 😬
- Terrific pics Rich!
11/04/2025 1:33 pm
Now, to me, that IS a Ferrari !! Yep, those are great pics of one DDG 250. Thank-you Rich 👍. I had a chance to get that CMC at a reduced $ about 20yrs ago at my favorite hobby shop but one headlight lense was "fogged up" so I passed. STUPID ME 😕
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11/04/2025 1:34 pm
@chris Yep. It's a live axle with leaf springs. By 1962 there were many upgrades, but I didn't see a change in the rear suspension. A steel body 1962 Lusso (street) went for over $8 million.
11/04/2025 11:38 pm
I love this model. I consider it one of CMC's best.
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