250 Ferrari GTE 2+2

The Ferrari 250 GT was born in 1954 and for ten years it continued to undergo developments and improvements that were above all dictated by racing experience. 1960 saw the introduction of the 2+2 GTE, the first of the four-seater Ferraris.

The 250 GTE had more room than the other versions, and yet it was a fast sports car in its own right; 240 bhp translated into a top speed of almost 150 mph, with acceleration to match. As in most Ferraris, the engine was the centerpiece: the V12 designed by Colombo was delightfully responsive and made all the right sounds.

Interestingly enough, in 1962 the price of the 250 GTE, at ₤5,000,000 was the same as that of the 250 SWB Berlinetta and the 250 SWB California Spyder: the two more expensive models were the 250 Pininfarina Cabriolet at ₤5,800,000 and the 400 Superamerica at ₤10,500,000! Despite Ferrari’s initial reservations that the public might react unfavorably to a four-seater Gran...