The 1962 Ferrari 330 TRI/LM Spyder began as a 1960 250 TRI (Testa Rossa Independente) with the "I" for 'independent rear suspension. It was wrecked practicing for the Targa Florio that year. Quickly rebuilt, it was a DNF at Le Mans, but finished 2nd at the Nurburgring and the Le Mans in 1961. It also finished 1st at the 4 Hours at Pescaro. For the 1962 season the chassis was rebuilt to new FIA displacement regulations receiving the 4.0 liter V12 with 5 speed trans as the one-off entry for the '62 Le Mans. Its win there, driven by Phil Hill and Olivier Gendebien, turned out to be the last front engined car to win at Le Mans. The car was then sold to N.A.R.T and entered into the 1963 Le Mans where, running 3rd, it crashed and was a DNF. After that, it was restored as a road car and was subsequently owned by various collectors finally being restored to 1962 specs. It was auctioned off for $7 million in 2007 and remains in that collector's hands. It survived the 2005 Hurricane Katrina when its previous owner drove the car 10 miles west of New Orleans to store it in a friend's garage. Inheriting the "shark nose" front clip from the open wheeled 1961 156F1, it has a unique body style that's timeless.
Model by BBR
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A great-looking and incredibly detailed model from BBR. The brilliant Ferrari red color sure makes this one a standout. Glad the real automobile still exists and this replica certainly honors it.
Super rare .....and inspiration for the Dodge Viper?  🤔 🤔 🤔Â
My favourite of all the Ferrari Le Mans Winners, Rich.Thank you for this excellent post with accompanying images. It was a delight to read.