Ferrari 250 GT SWB: The Remarkable History of 2689 (Exceptional Cars, 8)
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Ferrari 250 GT SWB: The Remarkable History of 2689 (Exceptional Cars, 8)
- Evokes an era of sports car racing dominated by 'gentlemen drivers'
- Traces the complete racing journey of 2689GT, from its standout Le Mans debut to triumphs at Monza and Brussels, and highlights the broader 250 GT SWB's racing achievements
- Delves into the captivating stories of 2689GT's primary drivers, Pierre Noblet and Jean Guichet
- Features profiles of automotive history's most influential engineers and designers: Mauro Forghieri, Carlo Chiti, and Giotto Bizzarrini, all instrumental in the 250 GT SWB's creation
The 250-series was an early Ferrari success story and in 1959 spawned one of the most recognisable sports cars ever built. It is now also one of the most coveted. The 250 GT Berlinetta (aka SWB, ‘Short Wheelbase’) had a dual role as supreme grand tourer and outstanding racing car. Chassis 2689GT, the subject of Ferrari 250 GT SWB, was purchased by amateur racer Pierre Dumay on behalf of his friend Pierre Noblet – who had written off his previous 250 GT SWB in an accident at Clermont-Ferrand. Shortly after taking delivery, Noblet and co-driver Jean Guichet took the new car to a class-winning third place overall in the Le Mans 24 Hours – the dawn of a relatively brief, but very bright, competition history.
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