CMC Ferrari 250 GTO #19 Le Mans 1962 CMC M-155

The 30th 24 Hours of Le Mans, held from June 23rd to 24th, 1962, was a spectacular event, featuring the first-ever participation of the newly developed Ferrari 250 GTO, which entered the race with great anticipation and high expectations. The race was also the 8th round of the Sports Car World Championship. A new feature this time was that the participating vehicles were divided into 18 different racing classes. Among those competing in the Experimental class was the eventual overall winner, Olivier Gendebien and Phil Hill, driving a powerful Ferrari 330 TRI/LM Testa Rossa Spyder.

In the GT class, Ferrari's new ace in the game, the 250 GTO with chassis number 3705 and road registration MO-77914, was entered by the Belgian/French driver pairing of Pierre Noblet and Jean Guichet. A racing team with extensive endurance experience, composure, and outstanding driving skills, 55 teams competed on the 13.461 km course. After 24 hours and 331 completed laps (4,451.255 km), the driver team of Olivier Gendebien and Phil Hill were celebrated as the overall winners. The average speed was 185.469 km/h, with Phil Hill setting the fastest lap in the Ferrari 330 TRI LM Spyder at 3:57.700 (204.202 km/h).

The results of the GT class winners, Pierre Noblet and Jean Guichet, in the Ferrari 250 GTO with starting number 19 and the Tricolore racing stripes in blue, white, and red, were also impressive. In the 24 hours, the two drivers covered a total of 4,384.136 km. This corresponds to 326 laps at an average speed of 182.67 km/h. In addition to their GT class victory, this performance was enough for an outstanding second place overall. Among the top six finishers were three GTOs. Thus, Le Mans 1962 was one of Ferrari's most successful racing events to date.

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Model description

• Hand-assembled metal precision model as a left-hand drive vehicle made of 1,867 parts, of which 1,234 parts are metal

• Authentic reproduction of the Le Mans racing appearance

• 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.

• Harmonious dashboard

• 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

Deviating parts compared to the standard model version

• Removed front air intake covers (parts included in the package)

• Left bonnet air intake with pre-mounted sheet metal scoop and insect deflector

• Attached sheet metal hood on rear wheel house ventilation

• Movable closure flaps for cooling water and oil filler necks with eyelets for wire sealing

• No exterior mirrors; no rear window vent; taillights mounted on console

• Round lamp with red glass insert in the center of the radiator grille

• Front/rear license plate with road approval MO-77914

• Video camera installed in the cockpit above the passenger seat

Technical data of the original vehicle

Two-seater, aluminum coupé body (Berlinetta) on a tubular frame with side tubular frame reinforcement

Twelve-cylinder V-engine with 60° cylinder angle and two overhead camshafts

Dry sump lubrication

The model comes from a very serious collector. The collector had many models twice or even multiple times. The model was inspected once after purchase, any securing tape was removed to protect the paintwork, and has been stored in its original packaging ever since. The car is pre-owned and comes from a serious collector. He had many cars twice or multiple times. He checked the item after purchase and stored it in its original box the whole time.