1962 Ferrari 250 GTO

There will be no cliches, euphemisms, over-emotional exaggerations, or use of the word “icon” in this article. Right, got that out of the way. We are rational, objective and cool car people—we don’t dribble. With that said, the Ferrari 250 GTO has a predictable influence on both the Ferrari “newcomer” and the jaded veteran. Its sinewy and sexy physical presence reduces both to open-mouthed chin dropping, just by virtue of its shape and form. The design inputs from Colombo, Bizzarrini and Chiti were aimed at producing something beautiful which would win races and at the same time have enough similarity to a road machine that it could be driven to those races. That all the aims were met is evident in the very car you see here. It’s been idolized for over 40 years and millions have been paid for it; it’s been the victor in significant races…Innes Ireland even went to Italy, when it was new, and drove it home to the UK!

GTO Origins