1962 Ferrari 250 GTE 2+2

What was meant by “recommissioned in 2007” is anyone’s guess. According to Bonhams it runs, although it was pushed onto the stage

by John Apen

The 250 GTE 2+2 debuted at the 1960 Le Mans 24-Hour race, serving as the Course Marshal’s car, and had its world premiere later that year at the Paris Salon. There had been four-seater Ferraris before the 250 GTE; Ghia, Touring, and Vignale all produced 2+2 designs in the 1950s that were not entirely successful. Close collaboration between Ferrari and Pininfarina in the design of Maranello’s first series-production four-seater resulted in a very well thought-out, wind-tunnel tested 2+2.

The multi-tubular chassis was similar to that of the 250 GT “notch-back” PF coupe and had the same 2,600-mm wheelbase of all the LWB Ferraris. No stretched chassis was contemplated, so the engine was moved forward eight inches and the body had a longer rear overhang to make room for the rear seats in a body that, despite its increased length, retained Pininfarina’s classical proportions.

Independent front suspension, all-round disc brakes, and a four-speed...