GTO Summary

Fly 250 GTO Wheel and Knockoff Details

 All GTOs have contemporary racing history and would require numerous paragraphs to describe each career in detail. Resulting from the walk-out in 1961 by many key personnel including Bizzarinni, the development of the GTO slowed considerably. 

Under the leadership of Mauro Forghieri, development continued but the new car was short of being ready for the season opening race. An 'old' 250 GT SWB defended Ferrari's honour in its place. 

Revell Monogram Kit - 250 GTO

Sebring was home to the second round of the championship where the GTO made its debut and easily won the GT-class in the hands of Phil Hill and Olivier Gendebien. It continued to win its class in every round of the world championship, including a clean sweep of the class podium at Le Mans. 
Ferrari won the season championship with a maximum score of 45 points, followed by Jaguar and Chevrolet. In 1963 the competition was stronger, with the introduction of the Ford-powered AC Cobras, but the GTO's success continued. 

Vintage Revell 60's Model Racer Undercarriage

Another class win at Le Mans, an outright victory in the Tour de France and the World Championship highlighted the long list of successes for the 250 GTOs that were raced by the works team and the numerous privateers.

Scalextric Ferrari 250 GTO "GREEN" No14