It.

[Fanzotti]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEWgxCGQhoU&mode=related&search=

[JasonC]

Their going to have a hill climb here in Aug. I'm just wondering what kind of cars will show up at it?

[Fanzotti]

Seems like no one really likes this video?

Which... I don't get at all? To me this video is the base element of being a car enthusiast. Just listen to the Exhaust. Not to mention that dash is pretty bad ass.

Not that it should matter, I mean this guy is driving pretty balls out for wet roads with snow or a cliff for run off areas, but in an effort to raise the stakes the value of the car is 2 Million dollars and it's one of probably 200 surviving, rarer depnding if this one example has quirks.

Here's some info.

There were 250 examples of the 250 GT Berlinetta SWB produced.

Some were built for racing while others were meant for daily transportation. Horsepower ranged from 240 to 280. Steel or aluminum bodies were used.

The racing trim vehicles were powerful and had low weight. They were vary competitive and are regarded as the most important GT racers of its time.

1960 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta

Year 1960
Make Ferrari
Model 250 GT SWB Berlinetta
Engine Location Front
Drive Type Rear Wheel
Body Material Separate body on tubular steel ladder-type frame
Production Years for Series 1958 - 1960
Body Designer Scaglietti
Chassis Range 1539 - 4065

Performance
0-60 mph 7 seconds.
Top Speed 150 mph | 241.4 km/h Similar top speeds

Engine
Engine Configuration V
Cylinders 12
Aspiration/Induction Normal
Displacement 2953.00 cc | 180.2 cu in. | 3 L.
Valvetrain SOHC
Horsepower 280.00 HP (206.1 KW) @ 7000.00 RPM
HP / Liter 93.3 BHP / Liter
Bore 2.87 in | 72.9 mm.
Stroke 2.31 in | 58.7 mm.
Compression Ratio 9.8:1

Standard Transmission
Gears 4
Transmission Manual
All-synchro

[Hawk]

The 250 is a sick car period. If it doesnt get you excited theres sonthing wrong with you.

[Fanzotti]

The 250 is a sick car period. If it doesnt get you excited theres sonthing wrong with you.

That's What I'm saying. In my opinion one of the coolest ever. Maybe these folks are just interested in euro trim?

Check this vid out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5mLZ0y_tdY

[Kristuphir]

I've been watching these V12 Ferraris at historic events and such since I was an early teenager, and man, I still think that this is in the top 3 exhaust notes ever, in any car, period. And one of the better-looking cars ever made, too. It's awesome to be able to listen from the inside, and that the guy is that rare driver who will actually get into it a bit with his multimillion-dollar collector's item instead of letting it sit in a showroom someplace. If you've got the money for a toy like this, you should damn well have the balls to drive it like this. Not that he's going crazy, but seriously.

[Mr Deagle]

Grind me a pound (not drivers falut, could be unsynchronized gearbox)


edit: read the specs, and it sounded like the first gear synchro was/is going out

[euroshark]

Italian gearboxes always murder the synchros in my experience, even if you are gentle.

BTW, Awesome video!!

Grind me a pound (not drivers falut, could be unsynchronized gearbox)


edit: read the specs, and it sounded like the first gear synchro was/is going out

[Fanzotti]

Deagle you just lost any auto knowledge credibility what so ever.


And, in my opinion, that guys is pushing that car pretty hard for what it is.

[Mr Deagle]

Deagle you just lost any auto knowledge credibility what so ever.


And, in my opinion, that guys is pushing that car pretty hard for what it is.

Keep the name calling in Off topic.

[Jand3rson]

I don't see in that post or any other in this thread where he called you a name.

waffleswaffleswaffleswaffleswaffles.

[AndrewBird]

Holly long first gear Batman!

[Keith M]

How about a California Spider?



This car came into our shop last year to have the fuel tank repaired.



The sound is pure sex. I actually drove it (very gingerly) down the street and back.

Keith

[silversleeper]

god that thing sounded amazing!

[Jand3rson]

That's exactly the car from Ferris Bueller's Day Off. :shock: