Talacrest

* We have sold approximately 30 Ferrari 250 SWB models since 1987.

* This year alone we have sold 5 cars from competition, concours and road cars with competition history.

* Talacrest sold #1539GT - the 1959 Paris Salon car - often referred to as the prototype Ferrari 250 SWB. Sergio Pininifarina called this car - "the first of our three quantum leaps in design with Ferrari." We traded this car in 1992 when we bought a famous Aston Martin DBR1.

One of the most important GT racers of its time, the 1959 250 GT Berlinetta SWB used a short (2,400 mm (94.5 in)) wheelbase for better handling. Of the 176 examples built, both steel and aluminum bodies were used in various road ("lusso") and racing trims. Engine output ranged from 240 PS (177 kW; 237 hp) to 280 PS (206 kW; 276 hp).

Development of the 250 GT SWB Berlinetta was handled by Giotto Bizzarrini, Carlo Chiti, and Mauro Forghieri, the same team that later produced the 250 GTO. Disc brakes were a first in a Ferrari GT, and the combination of low weight, high power, and well-sorted suspension made it a competitive offering. It was unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in October and quickly began selling and racing. The SWB Berlinetta claimed GT class of the Constructor's Championship for Ferrari in 1961.

Prices

For the blue chip cars we deal with you are looking at a price range of £2.75m to £5m. These prices illustrate that this model has doubled in value over the past 3 years.

We are active buyers for proper cars and sold a 250 swb last week which was not even put on the web site. If you are buying or selling - talk to us first.