1/18 CMC Ferrari 250 GTO #1, LHD P. & R. Rodriguez, Winner, 1962 1000km Paris LE 2200
Description
CMC Ferrari 250 GTO #1, 1000km Paris Montlhéry, P.+R. Rodriguez
Limited edition 2200 pieces
The vehicle pictured was delivered to Luigi Chinetti's NART (North American Racing Team) (New York, USA) in October 1962. One week later, Pedro and Ricardo Rodriguez drove it to the 1000 km of Paris in Monthléry, where it finished first overall. In December of the same year, it was sold to Roger Penske, who also achieved numerous first and top-place finishes in various races. Particularly noteworthy is the 4th place overall and class victory in the GT3 class at the 12 Hours of Sebring in March 1963.
After countless changes of ownership, the vehicle has been in perfect condition in Ralph Lauren's prestigious collection since 1985.
Model description
- Hand-assembled metal precision model as a left-hand drive vehicle made of 1838 individual parts
- Authentic reproduction of the overall winner of Monthléry, Paris in October 1962
- Folding hood with support rod and functional quick-release fasteners with leather straps
- Functional doors with movable sliding windows
- Trunk lid with support bar and spare wheel
- Rear tank filler neck with openable cap
- Perfectly designed spoked wheels and screwable Borrani central locks with right/left thread
- Highly detailed V-12 engine with add-on units and wiring
- True-to-scale vehicle interior with roll cage and seat belts. Seats with leather trim and textile upholstery.
- Harmoniously reproduced dashboard with all display instruments and switches
- Exact replica of the floorpan. Perfect front and rear suspension. Oil and fuel tanks made of stainless steel. Racing exhaust system.
- Removable base plate made of stainless steel sheet
History of the original vehicle
The 250 GTO (Gran Turismo Omologato) was the further development of the 250 GT series into a competition car in the Gran Turismo category. The result was a road-legal racing car, which drivers often drove to races under their own steam. The basis for the 250 GTO was the Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta SWB model. The 250 stands for the displacement in cubic centimeters per cylinder. Ferrari first presented the car at its annual press conference in Maranello in January 1962.
The GTO was developed under Giotto Bizzarrini and carried out at Scaglietti, where almost all of the cars were later built. New compared to the 250 GT Berlinetta SWB was the completely redesigned front end. The rear fenders were wider and longer, as was the rear end. Unlike the first prototype, all subsequent models received a riveted spoiler at the rear, an aerodynamic innovation at the time. Never before had so much effort been invested in a GT racing car's aerodynamics.
The rear rigid axle of the 250 GT Berlinetta SWB was retained, but instead of leaf springs, it was guided by parallel trailing arms and a Watt's linkage. The engine was powered by the proven Tipo 168/62 3.0L V12 from the 250 Testa Rossa. The interior of the 250 GTO is extremely spartan—a tribute to its low weight, which, combined with almost 300 hp and low aerodynamic drag, allows the GTO to reach speeds of up to 280 km/h.
The successes of the 250 GTO were impressive, with victories at the 12 Hours of Sebring, the Targa Florio, the 1000 km of Spa-Francorchamps and at Le Mans, where it also finished second and won the GT classification in 1962 and 1963.
Technical data of the original vehicle
Two-seater, aluminum coupé body (Berlinetta)
Twelve-cylinder V-engine with 60° cylinder angle
Dry sump lubrication
Bore x stroke: 73 x 58.8 mm
Displacement: 2,953 cc
Compression: 9.8 : 1
Power: 300 hp at 7,500 rpm
Top speed: approx. 280 km/h
Mixture preparation: Six Weber 38 DCN twin carburettors
Power transmission: Synchronized five-speed manual transmission with rear-wheel drive
Chassis: Front independent suspension on trapezoidal wishbones with coil springs; rear rigid axle with longitudinal leaf springs and Koni shock absorbers as well as Watt linkage
Brakes: Disc brakes all around
Wheelbase: 2,400 mm
Track width front/rear: 1,354 (1,351) / 1,350 (1,346) mm
Vehicle length / width / height: 4,325 / 1,600 / 1,210 mm
Weight ready to drive: approx. 900 kg
Production period / Number of units: 1962-1964 / 36 units + 3 units with four-liter engine
Special feature: 3 lockable covers above the radiator grille
Exact replica of the floorpan. Perfect front and rear suspension. Stainless steel oil and fuel tanks. Racing exhaust system.
Removable base plate made of stainless steel sheet
Entered by Luigi Chinetti's North American Racing Team, chassis 3987GT with start
number #1 was driving to an outright victory at its 1000km Paris debut on Oct.21,
1962 with Pedro and Ricardo Rodriguez at the wheel. It was soon sold to the Mecom
Racing Team, which fielded it for the likes of Roger Penske, Augie Pabst and Richie
Ginther with considerable success. After changing hands several times during the
1970s and 1980s, it was acquired by the current owner in 1985.
CMC presents chassis 3987GT as it was driving to its first win.
Notice
CMC Ferrari 250 GTO #1, 1000km Paris Montlhéry, P.+R. Rodriguez
Limited edition 2200 pieces
The vehicle pictured was delivered to Luigi Chinetti's NART (North American Racing Team) (New York, USA) in October 1962. One week later, Pedro and Ricardo Rodriguez drove it to the 1000 km of Paris in Monthléry, where it finished first overall. In December of the same year, it was sold to Roger Penske, who also achieved numerous first and top-place finishes in various races. Particularly noteworthy is the 4th place overall and class victory in the GT3 class at the 12 Hours of Sebring in March 1963.
After countless changes of ownership, the vehicle has been in perfect condition in Ralph Lauren's prestigious collection since 1985.
Model description
- Hand-assembled metal precision model as a left-hand drive vehicle made of 1838 individual parts
- Authentic reproduction of the overall winner of Monthléry, Paris in October 1962
- Folding hood with support rod and functional quick-release fasteners with leather straps
- Functional doors with movable sliding windows
- Trunk lid with support bar and spare wheel
- Rear tank filler neck with openable cap
- Perfectly designed spoked wheels and screwable Borrani central locks with right/left thread
- Highly detailed V-12 engine with add-on units and wiring
- True-to-scale vehicle interior with roll cage and seat belts. Seats with leather trim and textile upholstery.
- Harmoniously reproduced dashboard with all display instruments and switches
- Exact replica of the floorpan. Perfect front and rear suspension. Oil and fuel tanks made of stainless steel. Racing exhaust system.
- Removable base plate made of stainless steel sheet
History of the original vehicle
The 250 GTO (Gran Turismo Omologato) was the further development of the 250 GT series into a competition car in the Gran Turismo category. The result was a road-legal racing car, which drivers often drove to races under their own steam. The basis for the 250 GTO was the Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta SWB model. The 250 stands for the displacement in cubic centimeters per cylinder. Ferrari first presented the car at its annual press conference in Maranello in January 1962.
The GTO was developed under Giotto Bizzarrini and carried out at Scaglietti, where almost all of the cars were later built. New compared to the 250 GT Berlinetta SWB was the completely redesigned front end. The rear fenders were wider and longer, as was the rear end. Unlike the first prototype, all subsequent models received a riveted spoiler at the rear, an aerodynamic innovation at the time. Never before had so much effort been invested in a GT racing car's aerodynamics.
The rear rigid axle of the 250 GT Berlinetta SWB was retained, but instead of leaf springs, it was guided by parallel trailing arms and a Watt's linkage. The engine was powered by the proven Tipo 168/62 3.0L V12 from the 250 Testa Rossa. The interior of the 250 GTO is extremely spartan—a tribute to its low weight, which, combined with almost 300 hp and low aerodynamic drag, allows the GTO to reach speeds of up to 280 km/h.
The successes of the 250 GTO were impressive, with victories at the 12 Hours of Sebring, the Targa Florio, the 1000 km of Spa-Francorchamps and at Le Mans, where it also finished second and won the GT classification in 1962 and 1963.
Technical data of the original vehicle
Two-seater, aluminum coupé body (Berlinetta)
Twelve-cylinder V-engine with 60° cylinder angle
Dry sump lubrication
Bore x stroke: 73 x 58.8 mm
Displacement: 2,953 cc
Compression: 9.8 : 1
Power: 300 hp at 7,500 rpm
Top speed: approx. 280 km/h
Mixture preparation: Six Weber 38 DCN twin carburettors
Power transmission: Synchronized five-speed manual transmission with rear-wheel drive
Chassis: Front independent suspension on trapezoidal wishbones with coil springs; rear rigid axle with longitudinal leaf springs and Koni shock absorbers as well as Watt linkage
Brakes: Disc brakes all around
Wheelbase: 2,400 mm
Track width front/rear: 1,354 (1,351) / 1,350 (1,346) mm
Vehicle length / width / height: 4,325 / 1,600 / 1,210 mm
Weight ready to drive: approx. 900 kg
Production period / Number of units: 1962-1964 / 36 units + 3 units with four-liter engine
Special feature: 3 lockable covers above the radiator grille
Exact replica of the floorpan. Perfect front and rear suspension. Stainless steel oil and fuel tanks. Racing exhaust system.
Removable base plate made of stainless steel sheet
Entered by Luigi Chinetti's North American Racing Team, chassis 3987GT with start
number #1 was driving to an outright victory at its 1000km Paris debut on Oct.21,
1962 with Pedro and Ricardo Rodriguez at the wheel. It was soon sold to the Mecom
Racing Team, which fielded it for the likes of Roger Penske, Augie Pabst and Richie
Ginther with considerable success. After changing hands several times during the
1970s and 1980s, it was acquired by the current owner in 1985.
CMC presents chassis 3987GT as it was driving to its first win.
