Highlights
- Only RHD fibreglass-bodied evocation of the 250 Testa Rossa believed to exist
- TVR V8 engine fitted with a 4-barrel Edelbrock 500 performance carburettor
- Disc brakes all round as well as a more conventional rack and pinion steering set up replacing the original drum brake set-up and steering box
- Built over two and a half years at an approximate cost of £170,000
- Designed using 3D imaging technology, accurately recreating an original 250 Testa Rossa body
The Appeal
Developed to make the most of the 3.0-litre engine capacity cap enforced by the World Sportscar Championship in 1957, the 250 ‘Testa Rossa’ utilised the compact Colombo V12 to great effect, bringing home silverware at Le Mans, Sebring, the Mille Miglia and Targa Florio. With just 33 250 TRs ever made, surviving examples are amongst the most valuable cars on the planet and very seldom does one come to market.
This evocation offers a unique opportunity to experience that golden era of racing with the added benefit of modern technology. With a TVR Tasmin powertrain and bespoke spaceframe chassis, it’s an incredible piece of engineering. The fibreglass body is a precise recreation, and the upgraded suspension and braking systems ensure a driving experience that matches the car's stunning aesthetics.
The History and Paperwork
- Advisory-free MOT valid until August 2024
- Registered as a 1988 Sgalietti Spyder, built on a modified TVR space frame chassis
- No Ferrari badges displayed, just simple yellow shields
- Bespoke bodyshell made using 3D imagery produced from an original 250 Testa Rossa Chassis #0738
- Build completed in 2023, following a two and a half-year project
- Photos documenting the build process are supplied
- The approximate build cost of the evocation stands at £170,000
- Carefully curated document file with build specs and various invoices
- 257 miles indicated on the digital odometer, reflecting the distance covered since the build was completed
The Condition
- The fibreglass bodywork replicates the original 250 Testa Rossa's design accurately
- Excellent level of finish, with immaculate paint and gleaming trim
- No damage evident to the bodywork
- The spaceframe chassis is beautifully presented, with no evidence of corrosion
- Handsome wire wheels, as fitted to the 250 TR in period
- Spartan interior, as befits a ‘50s competition car
- Period-style instrumentation
- Wood-rimmed sports steering wheel
The Mechanics
- The car is powered by a3.5-litre TVR V8 engine
- Engine tuned and fitted with a four-barrel Edelbrock 500 performance carburettor and an Offenhauser twin port intake
- The vehicle weighs in at a featherweight 750kg
- The chassis is designed to accommodate an original Columbo V12 engine if desired by the new owner
- The suspension has been upgraded to a modern unequal wishbone set up with adjustable dampers on all corners
- Disc brakes have been installed all around, replacing the original drum brake setup
- The steering has been upgraded to a more conventional rack and pinion setup
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