Model car – Ferrari 250 GTO by Kyosho 1:18

Ferrari 250 GTO by Kyosho (Licensed by BBR) 1:18

Kyosho are well known for craftsmanship and meticulous detail in 1:18 scale model cars since the early ‘90s and the provider of a wide range of model cars with opening features built in diecast metal.

• Colour: Rosso Corsa
• Scale: 1:18
• Material: Die cast metal
• Model functionality: Opening features
• Condition: NEW in original packaging

The Ferrari 250 GTO is widely regarded as one of the most iconic and valuable classic cars in automotive history. Introduced in 1962, it was designed by Giotto Bizzarrini and refined by Mauro Forghieri and Sergio Scaglietti to compete in the FIA’s Group 3 Grand Touring Car category. With only 36 units produced between 1962 and 1964, the 250 GTO epitomizes exclusivity and performance.

Its design blends aerodynamic sophistication with timeless elegance, featuring a lightweight tubular chassis and a high-revving 3.0-liter V12 engine derived from Ferrari’s Testa Rossa race cars. The 250 GTO achieved immense success on the track, dominating endurance races such as the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the Tour de France Automobile, where its balance of speed and reliability gave it a competitive edge.

Beyond its racing pedigree, the 250 GTO has attained near-mythical status in the collector car market, with some examples selling for over $70 million in recent years. This combination of rarity, racing heritage, and aesthetic appeal cements the Ferrari 250 GTO as a masterpiece of automotive engineering and design.

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