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Remember when that 1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa sold for a record $39.8 million last year? Well, we never forgot, considering it’s the most expensive car ever sold in the UK, if not in the world. No regular person will ever get their foot on the pedals of such beauty, but some of the lucky people out there could buy this 1985 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa 1/2 scale car for children instead.
Ah, Scaglietti, you little Zeus of the Italian bodywork. You had to visually separate those front fenders from the central “nacelle” body, didn’t you? Air ducting across the front brakes and out through the open area behind the wheels - what’s with this madness? We’ll tell you what it was, the 250 TR helped Olivier Gendebien and Phil Hill win the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Ultimately, these cars - only 34 were built from 1956 through 1961 - dominated their competitors, with variations winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1958, 1960, and 1961. This is Ferrari racing innovation at its best, and it probably doesn’t get any better than that.
Worry not, though, we’ve got used to the thought we’ll never drive one either. Instead, we’d like to discuss this accurate replica that is half the size of the original TR, but not any less beautiful. This intricately detailed Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa children’s car was built by Michele Conti in 1985 and, believe it or not, gasoline will power it just like any other automobile.
Two passengers will ride comfortably on the leather upholstery, while features like working headlights, correct badging, beautiful wire wheels, and a side mirror complete the illusion of a real racecar. Moreover, the body features automotive-quality paintwork, chrome side pipes, and an ornate wooden steering wheel. Perfect Christmas present for your kid (which, in fact, reads for yourself)? It could be if you are the highest bidder at this RM Auction in December.
Ultimately, these cars - only 34 were built from 1956 through 1961 - dominated their competitors, with variations winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1958, 1960, and 1961. This is Ferrari racing innovation at its best, and it probably doesn’t get any better than that.
Worry not, though, we’ve got used to the thought we’ll never drive one either. Instead, we’d like to discuss this accurate replica that is half the size of the original TR, but not any less beautiful. This intricately detailed Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa children’s car was built by Michele Conti in 1985 and, believe it or not, gasoline will power it just like any other automobile.
Two passengers will ride comfortably on the leather upholstery, while features like working headlights, correct badging, beautiful wire wheels, and a side mirror complete the illusion of a real racecar. Moreover, the body features automotive-quality paintwork, chrome side pipes, and an ornate wooden steering wheel. Perfect Christmas present for your kid (which, in fact, reads for yourself)? It could be if you are the highest bidder at this RM Auction in December.
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