FERRARI 250 SWB – A UNIQUE ‘NEW’ CAR

Completed in 2018-2019 on behalf of Vern Schuppan, former international racing car driver and Le Mans winner. Christos Vlahos, former commercial director of Ferrari’s ‘Certificazioni Classiche’ department and director of Ferrari Museo Maranello, sourced a suitable 250 GTE donor car and negotiated a deal with Ferrari approved Franco Bacchelli’s Carrozzeria Autosport which later became Bacchelli & Villa to manufacture a new lightweight steel bodied Ferrari 250 SWB car. This was the same team that carried out the Steve McQueen 275 GTB/4 restoration on behalf of V. Schuppan.

A genuine Ferrari SWB competition-spec V12 (Tipo 168) with 40 DCL Weber carburettors, paired to an original Ferrari four-speed competition gearbox and high-ratio 8.35 differential was sourced by Vlahos and Bacchelli. Modena-based engine specialist, Giuseppe Garuti, assembled and installed the engine and mechanicals.

Every component has been manufactured or restored to period-correct specification. Lightweight thin-gauge steel bodywork not only mirrors the look and authenticity of the original competition SWBs, but also delivers a driving and handling experience that Vern Schuppan himself regards as among the finest of any SWB Ferrari he has driven—whether on road or track.

We believe this is a rare opportunity to acquire this car. Its impeccable construction, authentic components, and direct connection to a former Le Mans winner add further provenance and investment appeal.

Documentation for the build (including direct Ferrari factory correspondence), along with an extensive photographic record, is available to interested parties.

It is UK registered as a 1962 Ferrari 250 GT.