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Only 36 Ferrari GT250 Europas were built.
Of those 36 cars, only 24 Pinin Farina Berlinetta’s, were bodied in this style and
came with the short wheelbase for greater handling.
With the shorter chassis, and with the Columbo engine the Europa’s are considered the first of the Ferrari 250 GT family, which went on to include the TdF; SWB, GTO and finally concluded with the Lusso. Only two Europa’s competed in period, this car being one. The second owner was Olivier Gendebien, he drove it to third place in the 1956 Liege Rome Liege Rally. Olivier Gendebien was one of Ferrari’s most successful team drivers, winning Le Mans four times.
In the late 1990s the car was modified by the then owner to compete in events like the Carrera PanAmericana, in which it won its class two years in succession. It also competed in the Mille Miglia; Tour Auto, and Liege Retrospective during this time. As a result of these modifications this a much better driving car than the standard Europa. It has a fully rebuilt SEFAC engine, running on 6 carbs, later SEFAC and improved suspension, it also retains its distinctive stone guards
The car has recently undergone work to return it to original spec with the fitting of the original drum brakes; and the acquisition of a genuine Europa 250 GT gearbox and the rebuilding of the engine, and it was invited to participate in the all 50s Ferrari ‘Lavent Cup’ at the Goodwood Revival in 2015 and in 2016 it completed the Mille Miglia and competed in the Chateau Impney Hill Climb.
The matching 112 engine, numbered 0373 comes included in the price, fully rebuilt Terry Hoyle Racing with the correct four speed Ferrari gearbox, all on a pallet and ready to be fitted if the new owner wants to put the car back to original spec. The car is road legal, can drive on the roads, is UK registered on an age related number plate.
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