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1958 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa
RM Sotheby's

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One of the most beautiful and desirable Ferraris ever to leave Maranello: The 250 “Pontoon Fendered” Testa Rossa. Completed in early 1958, chassis no. 0738 TR is one of only 19 special examples bodied by the renowned Italian coachbuilder Sergio Scaglietti. With nearly 20 period races and four overall victories, 0738 TR was active in competition for over a decade. In recent years, it has benefited from a full restoration at Ferrari Classiche, where it was Red Book certified as one of few remaining TRs to retain its matching engine and gearbox. Offered for sale from a prominent collection for the first time in over a decade, this represents a significant opportunity to acquire one of Maranello’s all-time greats. The “Pontoon Fendered” Testa Rossa is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful body designs ever created A cornerstone model present in the world’s greatest automotive collections The Testa Rossa was the most successful sports racing car in Ferrari’s illustrious history, securing four World Championships and four overall victories at the 24 Hours of Le Mans from 1958 to 1962 Chassis 0738TR was raced in nearly 20 period races with four overall victories over a 10-year racing career One of only 19 examples to leave the Ferrari Factory with the highly desired “pontoon fender” bodywork Fully restored by Ferrari Classiche in 2013, this example is one of the very few Testa Rossas to be Red Book certified as retaining both its matching-numbers engine and gearbox Offered for sale for the first time in over a decade from a prominent American Ferrari collection
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