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The 1957 Ferrari 250 GT LWB Berlinetta Tour de France Zagato Sotheby's Sealed As beautiful as the coupe may be, it, like all other 250 GT "Tour de France" examples, was built for the purpose ...

1957 FERRARI 250 GT LWB Berlinetta 'Tour de France' Zagato. Regarded as one of the most beautiful GT Ferraris of all-time. One of only five Zagato bodied 250 GT Berlinetta TdFs ever made, of which only three were constructed with the iconic 'double bubble roof'. The only 'double bubble' example to have covered headlights from new.

Ferrari and Zagato's relationship formed one of the most desirable 'marriages' in car design, the 250GT Zagato (GTZ). It was their most successful collaboration and only a few were ever made for requesting clients. As the ultimate combination, the GTZ allied the already proven Ferrari 250 Tour de France chassis with Zagato's curvaceous ...

The third of just five 250 GT LWB Berlinetta 'Tour de France' to be bodied by Zagato. The final of only three examples to feature the carrozzeria's iconic "double-bubble" roof; the only "double-bubble" example with covered headlights. Finished 2nd in class and 6th overall at the 1957 Mille Miglia; the final "original" Mille ...

The 1957 Ferrari 250 GT LWB Berlinetta Tour de France Zagato in Photos The gorgeous coupé looks just like it did racing at the Mille Miglia in 1957. Published on July 31, 2023

One of the most desirable Ferraris ever made will be up for sale for the first time in nearly a quarter-century. Sotheby's Sealed Auction is presenting a rare opportunity to acquire a breathtaking 1957 Ferrari 250 GT LWB Berlinetta 'Tour de France' with coachwork by Zagato, during Monterey Car Week. Immaculately restored, this remarkable machine features a striking two-tone finish ...

Sotheby's Sealed is proud to offer one of the most important Ferrari sports cars of all time — the extraordinary 250 GT LWB Berlinetta 'Tour de France,' featuring coachwork by Zagato, chassis 0665 GT emerged to compete on the grandest stages, etching its name in history. The year was 1957, and the iconic Mille Miglia served as the proving ...

The 1957 Ferrari 250 GT LWB Berlinetta 'Tour de France' with coachwork by Zagato is currently on the block at Sotheby's Sealed private sales. If you have the dough to drop, you may register to bid for this super rare collectible automobile with a stellar racing history at sealed.sothebys.com.

This Ferrari 250 GT LWB Berlinetta 'Tour de France' with coachwork by Zagato is one of just five bodied by the renowned Milanese coachbuilder. Created to compete at the highest level, this glorious GT racer finished 6th overall and 2nd in class at the 1957 running of the famed Mille Miglia, the final iteration of perhaps the greatest ever ...

The Ferrari 250 GT 'Tour de France' - originally named the 250 GT Berlinetta - sired a dynasty of road and race Ferraris that were hugely successful in the 1950s and '60s, and today command the car world's top prices. ... (Zagato, meanwhile, designed the bodies of another five first-series cars).

Specials: the last of the Zagato "Tour de France", called "Prototipo" ... The Ferrari 250 GT Story: Tour de France, and was generally considered one of the best-kept and most well-preserved examples of its kind. Only following David Love's passing in 2014 did the prized 1031 GT become available, and was then acquired by the present ...

The third of just five 250 GT LWB Berlinetta 'Tour de France' to be bodied by Zagato. The final of only three examples to feature the carrozzeria's iconic "double-bubble" roof; the only "double-bubble" example with covered headlights. Finished 2nd in class and 6th overall at the 1957 Mille Miglia; the final "original" Mille ...

The 1957 Ferrari 250 GT LWB Berlinetta 'Tour de France' by Zagato will open for bidding on the Sotheby's Sealed platform from 16 August, 11 a.m. PDT to 19 August, 11 a.m. PDT. 2002 Ferrari F2001b - Amongst the most desirable of any modern-era grand prix cars in existence, chassis 215 played a significant role in the early days of the ...

Classic Driver. 28 March 2022. While most Ferrari 250 GT 'Tour de France' built in the 1950s were bodied by Scaglietti, five of the long-wheelbase cars were sent to Zagato in Milan for an even more exclusive treat. The lightweight Berlinetta sports car designed by Ugo Zagato's team featured a sweeping, lightweight coachbuilt body and ...

1957 Ferrari 250 GT TdF Zagato For the first time in nearly 25 years, one of the most desirable Ferraris ever made is coming up for auction via Sotheby's Sealed. This Zagato-bodied 1957 250 GT LWB Berlinetta 'Tour de France' is one of five built by the legendary Italian coachbuilder and finished 6th overall and 2nd in class at the 1957 Mille ...

The 52nd alloy-bodied 250 GT LWB Berlinetta "Tour de France" of 72 built, chassis number 1031 GT was originally finished in an Alfa Romeo color known as "Giulietta Blue" with a red stripe and Havana brown upholstery. These were but the least of the requests of its original owner: French industrialist and accomplished racing driver ...

The long-wheelbase 250 GT started out with the 250 Europa, and the "Long Wheelbase Berlinetta" debuted in 1956 and acquired the nickname "Tour de France" after the cars competed in the 10-day Tour de France race. Just 77 were built through 1959, most of which were bodied by Scaglietti based on a Pinin Farina design.

Chassis Number: 0515GT. 1956 Ferrari 250 GT TdF. Article Image gallery Valuation Specifications Profiles. All but five of the Ferrari 250 GT long wheelbase chassis were bodied by Scaglietti. This Ferrari is one of the five exceptions, each of which was designed by Zagato and each of which were unique. It was built for one of Ferrari's best ...

The 1950s were the glory days of GT racing, and no car from that period looms larger than Ferrari's 250 GT Berlinetta Competizione. The car was so dominant in the Tour de France rally from 1956 to 1959 that today it is known simply by the initials of that event: the TdF. Today collectors prize these cars for their exquisite lightweight coachwork, advanced racing mechanicals and undeniable ...

Produced in four discreet series before being succeeded by the 250 GT short-wheelbase berlinetta, the 'Tour de France' was built in a modest quantity of 72 examples that are prized by collectors today for their exquisite lightweight coachwork, advanced racing mechanicals and undeniable significance in Ferrari racing history.

But how it came about that already the fifth example of the Ferrari 250 GT LWB Berlinetta, as the "Tour de France" was officially called, received a body by Zagato is not really clear. The probability that Ferrari itself sent a couple of chassis to Zagato in Milan is rather low; the collaboration with Zagato never really came about.

One of the Most Desirable Ferrari Sports Cars in Existence Sotheby's Sealed is proud to present one of the most desirable Ferrari sports cars in existence—a 250 GT LWB Berlinetta 'Tour de France' with coachwork by Zagato. One of just five boded by the renowned Milanese coachbuilder, chassis 0665 GT was created to compete at the highest level, finishing 6th overall and 2nd in class at ...

Bonhams : 1959 Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta Tour de France Chassis no. 1401GT . View more ferraris for sale 1972 365 GTB/4 Daytona $725,000. 50,829 Miles. 2011 Ferrari California $95,000. ... My speculation is that although the Zagato body is rare and a quite interesting design it does not hold up to 0677 GT or 1033GT for achievements. Both of ...