Ferrari 250 SWB for Sale by Symbolic Motors

























For Sale by Symbolic Motors of La Jolla, California

Year: 1963
Make: Ferrari
Model: 250SWB

Engine: 3.0 Litre V-12
Power: 280 HP @7000
Type: 3 Twin Choke Weber Carburators

Weight: 2,400 lbs.

Number 162 of 165 Made.

It was listed for sale on Ebay with a starting bid of $2,500,000 -- Yes, $2.5 million American dollars

Unfortunately it was also supposedly last owned by Nicholas Cage. Not gonna lie, that kinda ruined it for me

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The 250 SWB is often described as one of the best 'dual purpose' Ferraris. Around 160 examples were made with success both on and off the track. Standard road versions of the SWB had a steel body and a detuned Colombo V12 while the Competizione versions featured an alloy body and a smaller 80x45mm frame instead of usual 90x54mm. Offering a substantial weight savings, the Competizione attained class victories at the biggest events inclusing Le Mans and the Tour de France.

An ultimate version of the SWB was made in 1961 for the Lemans race effort. These cars are sometimes refered to as the SEFAC Hotrods which was Ferraris factory name at the time. Chassis 2701, the car featured with the #74, is one of these factory team cars. Only eight SWBs were built to SEFAC specification. These cars were specifically intended to race at Le Mans alongside the 250 Testa Rossa.

Many differences set the SEFAC cars apart from the regular Competizione models. The frame had relocated suspension mounting points. Much weight was shed with the use of alloy brake calipers, slide Plexiglas windows, a 1.1mm aluminum body and a bare interior . The Tipo 168F engine had a revised heads and intake manifolds, 46mm carbs, new oil pumps, new sump and larger valves. These modifications set the horsepower at over 290 bhp.

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I've seen power ratings for these set at 240-280 HP. Is the dealer wrong?

Correction: it is 280 HP. Dealer changed it

Can a moderator delete this and the post above?

Thanks

Most of the time with old Ferraris I find at least one thing on the car the I can't stand, closest thing on this car is the exhaust hangs down to low under the car
Looks nice, but I think I would still have to go with a Gullwing.

It looks stunning there. Amazing.

Really? That's actually one of the things I adore about old Ferraris

You see a beautiful little car, and then massive tailpipes coming from below. It gives a not-so-subtle hint as to what's under the hood.

But to each his own, right?